American Theatre Wing - Working in the Theatre - Playwright and Director

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This theatre interview show brings together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the interviews offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see and hear the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 900 past guests, the interviews have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre.

The American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre receives leadership support from
The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation.

Playwright and Director

With:
Jeff Baron - Playwright
Moisés Kaufman - Director and Playwright
Warren Leight - Playwright
Michael Mayer - Director
Lonny Price - Actor and Director
Matthew Warchus - Director
Thomas Cott - Moderator
Wendy Wasserstein - Moderator
Isabelle Stevenson - Host

Playwright Jeff Baron (Visiting Mr. Green), director/playwright Moises Kaufman (Gross Indecency), playwright Warren Leight (Side Man), director Michael Mayer (Side Man), actor/director Lonny Price (Visiting Mr. Green), and director Matthew Warchus (Art) discuss the working dynamics between a playwright and a director, the differences between screenwriting and playwriting, transitioning from acting to directing, and the development of Side Man and Art.

Originally taped - April, 1998
Running Time - 1:30:00

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