Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
Swoosie Kurtz
From Heartbreak House.
Swoosie Kurtz talks about tackling her first role in a play by George Bernard Shaw in Heartbreak House; how she went from Air Force brat to the only American student at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art; her major stage appearances in the original Uncommon Women and Others, Fifth […]
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Friday, October 27th, 2006
Jefferson Mays
From I Am My Own Wife.
Although Jefferson Mays continues his international appearances in his Tony-winning role in Doug Wright’s I Am My Own Wife, this edition of “Downstage Center” finds him reflecting on his one-man triumph early in the Broadway run of the acclaimed show.
Original airdate - June 25, 2004.Running time - 32:15.
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2006
Humor in Performance
Four performers noted for their performance in comedic roles—Mario Cantone (Laugh Whore), Julie Halston (Hairspray), Judy Kaye (Souvenir) and Michael McKean (A Second-Hand Memory)—talk about being funny on stage.
Original airdate - December 9, 2004.Running time - 90 minutes.
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Monday, October 23rd, 2006
Marsha Norman
Author of The Color Purple and ‘night Mother.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman compares the gathering and rituals shared by theatre and houses of worship; explains why she could never have written ‘night Mother now that she’s had children; talks about her specific goals in crafting the lyrics for “Lily’s Eyes” in The Secret Garden; […]
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2006
Stage Veterans
Four actors with long and varied careers on stage—Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes and Frances Sternhagen—recall their own experiences starting out in the business and offer a few tips on how to sustain a life in the theatre.
Original airdate - January 13, 2005.Running time - 90 minutes.
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