Cast members Philip Anglin, Ken Ruta and Penny Fuller talk about their roles as John Merrick, Mr. Treves and Mrs. Kendal, respectively. They also talk about having great appreciation for their roles and being able to see audience's reactions to their performances.

Peter Ustinov discusses his wide-ranging career in the arts as an actor, author, director, and dramatist.

Studs speaks to actress Peggy Nelson, playwright Arnaud d'Usseau, and student Olivier Bernier while he is in France. [Part 2 includes Yves Montand.]

Melvin Douglas and Frank Lovejoy discuss their roles in Gore Vidal's play "The Best Man", politics, and their careers.

Angelou discusses her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and recites "When I Think About Myself." She talks about growing up in Stamps, Arkansas, and her family. Copyrighted material has been removed.

Actor Maureen O'Sullivan discusses her role in the play "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" and her career; excerpt from play "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" and "Riders to the Sea" recited during interview.

Maroussia Frank analyzes Paul Scofield's performance as King Lear in the theater production as well as life in a theater company and her experiences as a member and a wife of a member.

Although she came from a family with a musical background, Lila Kedrova went into acting. A friend of her father, Feodor Chaliapin, played a part in influencing Kedrova into performing. Kedrova said she's been acting since she was eight. After her role as Madame Hortense, Kedrova said she wanted to explore other types of roles.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Theater director Larry Arrick and actors Tom Earhart and James Patterson discuss the one-act play Zoo Story written by Tony award-winning playwright Edward Albee.

Discussing the Regal Theater with actor and theater historian John Keyes.

Jones discusses the play "Othello" where he plays the lead character Othello.

The cast of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem discuss the origins of the production and how it combines dance, poetry, and song. Program includes some dramatic readings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs joins Mildred Dunnock, Alvin Epstein, and Hiram "Chub" Sherman to discuss their stage production of A Place Without Doors, at the Goodman Theatre. Program includes some dramatic readings from the cast.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations