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Theater director Douglas Turner Ward talks with Studs Terkel about the play "The River Niger." Further discussion is had about the play's writer, Joseph Walker, as well as the story and characters, and the play's connection to the African-American community.
Discussing the book "Notes discussing a cowardly lion" with drama critic John Lahr [Part 1].
Discussing the book "Notes discussing a cowardly lion" with drama critic John Lahr [Part 1].
Cole Porter biographer Robert Kimball talks with Studs about his book "Cole" and his subject's life and work as they listen to classic performances of some of his most beloved songs. They marvel at how Porter perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the times in his lyrics, his lyrical influences, his unique method of outside-in composing lyrics and music simultaneously, Bobby Short's masterful interpretations, controversies over some of his works, and how well his material holds up.
Both David Mamet and Studs Terkel read through lines of Pierre Laville' s "The Red River." The first scene the men read through is that of Laville presenting or auditioning his play to Stanislavski. Mamet also spoke of being involved in the theatre since the age of 13.
David Mamet discusses his play Glengarry Glen Ross. Includes two scenes from the play recited by both David Mamet and Studs Terkel.
Discussing the books "Burnt water" and "Distant relations" with the author Carlos Fuentes.