Directing Shakespeare

Synopsis
Audio debate. Shakespearean acting teacher Ada Brown Mather discusses directing Shakespeare with Zoe Caldwell, Gerald Freedman and Stuart Vaughn. Mather introduces the work of the panellists, and then begins a discussion framed by the question "why do we get so excited about how Shakespeare is directed from age to age?" The discussion ranges across rehearsal practices, the directorial techniques and approaches of the panellists, and the American aptitude for producing good Shakespeare. The one idea that unites the panellist is to try above all to be true to his text.
Series
Sdfc Masters of the Stage
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Recording date
May 1988
Duration
90 mins

Credits

Contributor
Ada Brown Mather; Gerald Freedman; Stuart Vaughn; Zoe Caldwell

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Notes

Notes
Available to listen and for download at http://americantheatrewing.org/sdcfmasters/detail/directing_shakespeare (accessed 2/2012).

Production Company

Name

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

Distributor

Name

American Theatre Wing

Email
mailbox@americantheatrewing.org
Web
http://www.americantheatrewing.org External site opens in new window
Phone
212.765.0606
Fax
212.307.1910
Address
570 Seventh Avenue Suite 501
New York
NY 10018
US

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Directing Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73896 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)