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Working in the Theatre offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds.
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August Wilson's Legacy |
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With:
Stephen McKinley Henderson - Actor
James Houghton - Artistic Director, Signature Theatre
Todd Kreidler - Dramaturg
Harry Lennix - Actor
Kenny Leon - Director
Tonya Pinkins - Actor
Phylicia Rashad - Actor
Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Actor
Jack Viertel - Producer
Theodore S. Chapin - Moderator
Sondra Gilman - Host
Douglas B. Leeds - Host
The extraordinary legacy of playwright August Wilson and his 10-play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century is explored in a two-part program. First, a panel of Wilson's collaborators -- producer James Houghton (Signature Theatre Company), dramaturg Todd Kreidler, director Kenny Leon (Radio Golf, Gem of the Ocean), actor/director Ruben Santiago Hudson (Gem of the Ocean, Seven Guitars), producer Jack Viertel (Radio Golf) -- discuss the process of developing and producing Wilson's plays. In the second half, the depth and variety of Wilson's characters are explored by Stephen McKinley Henderson (Jitney, King Hedley II), Harry Lennix (Radio Golf), Tonya Pinkins (Radio Golf) and Phylicia Rashad (Gem of the Ocean), joined by director Kenny Leon.
Originally taped - May, 2007
Running Time - 1:00:00
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