Promoting the Goodman Theatre's production of "The Gospel at Colonus" with Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
Promoting the Goodman Theatre's production of "The Gospel at Colonus"
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Promoting the Goodman Theatre's production of "The Gospel at Colonus"
The Goodman Theatre cast of the play “Fences” discuss some of the major themes from the play, including the African-American experience and race relations, particularly in Major League Baseball.
The Stanislavski Method, Shakespeare, his various plays, "The Merchant of Venice," and playing the role of Shylock are all topics covered in this interview. Carnovsky said that the highpoint of his acting career was playing the role Shylock. Public relations man, Danny Newman, talks at the end about subscriptions to the Goodman Theatre.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival participants
Studs Terkel speaks with actor Hiram Sherman about Sherman’s play “A Flea in Her Ear,” winning awards, and the differences between American theater and European theater.
Geraldine Page is Zelda Fitzgerald in the play, "Clothes for a Summer Hotel". When first reading the play, Page didn't like Zelda because she believed Zelda was a privileged, rich, spoiled brat. Although she said Zelda had her flaws, Page learned that Zelda had the gift of writing.
Frank Galati and some cast members of "Cry, the Beloved Country," talk about the play. Fathers, sons, relationships, faith and redemption are all areas covered in the play. Galati explains how the story of the play itself draws the audience inward and gets them mesmerized.