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Jacob's Pillow
- Title
- Jacob's Pillow [videorecording] / presented by WBZ-TV Department of Public Affairs ; produced, directed and written by Ted Kavanau.
- Publication
- 1963.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Moving image | Use in library | *MGZHB 20-459 and viewer | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Moving image | Use in library | *MGZIA 4-4891 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
- Summary
- Documentary on Jacob's Pillow, exploring its multiple roles as theater/presenter, dance company and school. The program includes a brief biography of founder Ted Shawn, who is seen in conversation with associate director John Christian. Walking about the grounds, Shawn relates the history of the various buildings, the formation of his men's company, and the establishment and aims of the school. He also discusses his vision of the future for Jacob's Pillow and for dance in general. Featured in scenes of the school are the Spanish dancing class of Carola Goya and Matteo, Margaret Craske's ballet class, Myra Kinch's modern dance class (with her husband Manuel Galea at the piano), and La Meri's class in the use of ethnic dance materials as a source for creative movement. A class taught by Shawn is seen under the closing credits. Nel Roos rehearses the students in a group work. The students' viewpoint is provided through an interview with scholarship student Betty Thorpe and a conversation among a group of students. Performance footage includes excerpts from the peasant pas de deux from Giselle, Act I (seen at the beginning and end of the telecast), danced by Claire Motte and Juan Giuliano ; two Spanish dances by Carola Goya and Matteo ; and Myra Kinch in her solo Bird watcher.
- Donor/Sponsor
- Ted Shawn Collection.
- Gift of Nat Segaloff, Nat's Entertainment.
- Uniform Title
- Giselle (Choreographic work)
- Bird watcher (Choreographic work : Kinch)
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Dance.
- Documentaries and factual films and programs.
- Motion pictures.
- Video.
- Dance rehearsals.
- Note
- Dated 1962 on video box.
- Credits (note)
- Executive producer, Thomas J. Knott ; chief cameraman and editor, Bob Cirace.
- Performer (note)
- Narrator: Streeter Stuart.
- Call Number
- *MGZIA 4-4891
- OCLC
- NYPY737044583-F
- Title
- Jacob's Pillow [videorecording] / presented by WBZ-TV Department of Public Affairs ; produced, directed and written by Ted Kavanau.
- Imprint
- 1963.
- Credits
- Executive producer, Thomas J. Knott ; chief cameraman and editor, Bob Cirace.
- Performer
- Narrator: Streeter Stuart.
- Local Subject
- Motion pictures. Jacob's Pillow.Male dancing.Spanish dancing.
- Added Author
- Christian, John, 1921-1982.Motte, Claire, dancer.Giuliano, Juan, dancer.Goya, Carola, dancer.Matteo, dancer.Craske, Margaret.Galea, Manuel.La Meri, 1898-1988.Roos, Nel.Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972.Kinch, Myra, choreographer, dancer.Kavanau, Ted. Pro. DirectorTed Shawn and His Men Dancers.WBZ-TV 4 (Television station : Boston, Mass.)Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
- Added Title
- Giselle (Choreographic work)Bird watcher (Choreographic work : Kinch)
- Research Call Number
- *MGZIA 4-4891*MGZHB 20-459 Additional copy ; 1 film reel (1878 ft.) 16mm.