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In conclusion, Joan Littlewood talks about the 21 acres of land that she owns by the banks of the river near London. Littlewood says people who live on the countryside and enjoy the outdoors are theatre lovers. When asked if she herself was crazy, Littlewood answered, "But aren't we all?"
The African American writer, composer, film director, and photographer - described by Studs as a quadruple threat - joins the program to discuss his wide-ranging career and most recent film - Leadbelly - about the blues singer Huddie Ledbetter (AKA Lead Belly).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The filmmaker talks with Studs about the process for making her debut feature, Street Music, with a cast largely made up of non-actors. Audio clips from the film are played within the interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Hungarian filmmaker discusses his documentary, A Quite Ordinary Life (Két elhatározás), and and how he captured the adventures of an elderly Hungarian woman on her first trip to Western Europe.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The founder and director of Chicago's Free Street Theater joins Studs to talk about bringing contemporary theater to the communities, especially those that don't ordinarily get out to theaters.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Even though Josh Logan said he’d never want to be in a hospital again for treatment, he said that his bouts of manic depression and being on the edge have led to some of his greatest work. When asked, Logan said he would not have traded his sickness for being completely well. He also shares his greatest of experiences, working with Konstantin Stanislavski.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The director and actor discuss their interpretation of O'Neill's Hughie, presented by the Academy Festival Theatre in Lake Forest. Program includes clips of Robards' performance.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs joins the cast and director of the Goodman Theatre's production of Athol Fugard's Sizwe Banzi is Dead, to talk about the play and its portrayal of South African apartheid. Some dramatic readings are included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Organic Theater Company cast members describe the concept behind Dr. Rat - their adaptation of the William Kotzwinkle novel - and how they brought it to the stage.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The co-founder of Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater talks about his goal to show that first-rate productions can be made outside of New York. He goes on to describe the importance of regional theater and funding for the arts.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations