Stratford Shakespeare Festival participants

In this interview Carol Channing discusses her work as artist: comedic timing; live/club performing; her connection with the audience as a performer; theater as a "spiritual world"; the concept of "opening nights"; creation of Mehitabel's (alley cat) voice; "Lorelei", and her ability deliver comedic characterizations and impersonations (such as Marlene Dietrich, Sophie Tucker, and Cecilia Sisson). Included in this interview are excerpts from the "Little Girl from Little Rock", "Madeline and Other Bemelmans", "Shinbone Alley".

Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Cassidy also discusses her writing and journalism aspirations.

Frederick Ritter discusses the life and work of playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht and preforms a few his songs. He also discusses the philosophy of epic theater and literature in Germany. Sabina Roupp joins Ritter with Brecht's music.

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

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

A preview of the film Lord of the Flies with producer Lewis M. Allen, and a discussion of some of his other productions.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations  

A preview of the film Lord of the Flies with producer Lewis M. Allen, and a discussion of some of his other productions.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Welsh scholar Dr. M. Merchant speaks about Shakespeare and his impact on other arts and artists. Toward the end, there is an excerpt of Sir John Gielgud in Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations