Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Robbins, Jerome
2. Frey, Leonard, 1938-
3. Preston, J. A.
4. Kurtz, Marcia
5. Primus, Barry, 1938-
6. American Theatre Laboratory (New York, N.Y.)

Description

1. 1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (30 min.) : sd., b&w; 1/2 in.

Summary

1. Members of the American Theatre Laboratory perform a series of improvisational movement exercises, with music and props. Jerome Robbins participates in the exercises. For the beginning of this session, see *MGZIA 4-6277.

Series statement

1. Jerome Robbins Collection

Alternative title

1. American Theatre Laboratory workshop

Subject

1. Experimental theater -- New York (State) -- New York. - [Browse in index]
2. Improvisation in dance. - [Browse in index]

Genre/Form

1. Video.

Call number

1. *MGZIA 4-6278 JRC

Language

1. English

Note

1. Poor picture quality.
2. No time/date code on frame.

Access (note)

1. Permission required.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped in American Theatre Laboratory workshop, in New York City, on Mar. 13, 1968.

Funding (note)

1. Preservation made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biography (note)

1. American Theatre Laboratory was created in 1966 by Jerome Robbins with a $300,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The experimental theater workshop rehearsed several projects and conducted many exercises, but did not produce any shows. Jerome Robbins directed all sessions. American Theatre Laboratory disbanded in 1968.

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Performer

1. Performed by members of the American Theatre Laboratory, including Jerome Robbins, Leonard Frey, James Preston, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Barry Primus.