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Part Two of this engrossing interview sees Spinetti elaborate on characters from Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!" in England. Includes a reading of "The English Seaside in High Summer" and an a capella performance of the musical's Act I closer, "Good-bye-ee!", both by Spinetti.
English actor, director and writer Victor Spinelli discusses several aspects of Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!", including the origin of the songs, slides and quotations used in the musical. The two also discuss the World War War I, blind patriotism and what an Italian drill sergeant might sound like. Includes as a reading of "Watchers Along the Mall" by Spinetti.
Studs sits down with David Montefiore, Stuart Rosenberg, Diane Cypkin, Mary Soreanu, Renee Solomon, Stewart Figa, and Shifee Lovitt to discuss their Chicago Yiddish Theater Project staging of The Jewish Gypsy at the Centre East in Skokie.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The multi-dimensional artist joins Studs for a wide-ranging conversation about current world affairs, music, theater, and his family's Russian, French, and German roots.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The actors discuss their roles in two Athol Fugard plays at Chicago's Wisdom Bridge Theatre - The Island and Sizwe Banzi is Dead. This program includes a clip from an interview with South African activist and educator Dennis Brutus.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The co-creator and star of the British drama series Upstairs, Downstairs joins Studs to talk about her role as Viola in Shakepeare's Twelfth Night at the Academy Festival Theatre. They are joined by Ellis Rabb, who plays Malvolio.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The cast members of Brian Friel's play, Translations, join Studs to discuss its main themes - language, Irish history, and politics - and to perform some dramatic readings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The playwright, director, and the founder of the Black Ensemble Theater returns to the studio to discuss her updated production of the Tennessee Williams play, A Streetcar Named Desire.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs talks with the lead actor and director of The Eleventh Street Theater's stage production of Kaufman and Hart's musical, I'd Rather Be Right. Farrell offers some dramatic readings from his role as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This program also includes clips of FDR himself speaking.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Academy Award-winning American actress talks with Studs about her one-woman show, Miss Margarida's Way, at the Goodman Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The American playwright, author, and filmmaker discusses and reads lines from his Goodman Theatre adaptation of Pierre Laville's The Red River.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs asks the Canadian-American actress about her larger-than-life career. She reveals that finding vulnerability within her characters is the key to helping her develop them to their fullest.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The married acting couple joins Studs for a conversation about their stage production of The Waltz of The Toreadors, at the Blackstone Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations