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Working in the theatre.

Title
Working in the theatre. Producing: Angels fall [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producers, Isabelle Stevenson and Robert Isaacson ; directed by Robert Isaacson ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Publication
New York : CUNY-TV, c1983.

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Additional Authors
  • Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003
  • Isaacson, Robert
  • Dalrymple, Jean
  • Hewes, Henry
  • Martin, Elliot
  • Richards, Jeffrey
  • Mulhern, Leonard
  • Schwartz, Irwin
  • Lortel, Lucille
  • CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • City University of New York.
  • American Theatre Wing, producer.
  • American Theatre Wing, donor.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (92 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
Panel discussion focused on the production of Lanford Wilson's drama Angels fall, which transferred from Off-Broadway to Broadway in early 1983, and played 59 performances. The production team discusses financial considerations behind the move to Broadway, some of the challenges in promoting a non-musical play that does not feature top stars, and the impact of such factors as reviews and winter weather on ticket sales. There is some discussion of Anthony Shaffer's play Whodunnit, which is running concurrently. Factors which have affected the increase in ticket prices for Broadway shows are examined. Panelists also take questions from members of the audience.
Series Statement
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Uniform Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Television.
  • Panel discussions.
Note
  • Marshall W. Mason, director of Angels fall, was scheduled to be part of this panel but was unable to participate. Instead, co-producer Lucille Lortel, who was seated in the audience, joins the panel in mid-discussion.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
  • Moderators: Jean Dalrymple and Henry Hewes.
  • Panelists: Elliot Martin, Jeffrey Richards, Leonard Mulhern, Irwin Schwartz, and Lucille Lortel.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., March 1983.
Call Number
NCOX 1340
OCLC
1344391051
Title
Working in the theatre. Producing: Angels fall [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producers, Isabelle Stevenson and Robert Isaacson ; directed by Robert Isaacson ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Imprint
New York : CUNY-TV, c1983.
Series
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
Moderators: Jean Dalrymple and Henry Hewes.
Panelists: Elliot Martin, Jeffrey Richards, Leonard Mulhern, Irwin Schwartz, and Lucille Lortel.
Event
Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., March 1983.
Local Note
Gift of the American Theatre Wing.
Added Author
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, producer.
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, host.
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, moderator.
Isaacson, Robert, producer.
Isaacson, Robert, director.
Dalrymple, Jean, moderator.
Hewes, Henry, moderator.
Martin, Elliot, panelist.
Richards, Jeffrey, panelist.
Mulhern, Leonard, panelist.
Schwartz, Irwin, panelist.
Lortel, Lucille, panelist.
CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
City University of New York.
American Theatre Wing, producer.
American Theatre Wing, donor.
Added Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Research Call Number
NCOX 1340
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