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Working in the Theatre Season 2 Episodes

  • 1976-2026
  • 48 Seasons
  • American Theatre Wing
  • Documentary, Talk & Interview
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Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, "Working in the Theatre" has become an unequaled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre.

Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

7 Episodes 1980 - 1980

Episode 1

Performance

Tue, Apr 1, 1980

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Episode 2

Playscript

Thu, Apr 3, 1980

The panel of playwrights - Edward Albee ("The Lady From Dubuque"), Eve Merriam ("The Club"), Samm-Art Williams ("Home"), Lanford Wilson ("Talley's Folly"), and Ruth Wolff ("The Abdication") - discuss producing their current plays, how much playwrights creatively collaborate with directors and producers, the responsibilities of an agent, how playwrights learn to direct, and advice for actors and new playwrights.

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Episode 3

Production

Sat, Apr 5, 1980

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Episode 4

Production: Barnum

Mon, Sep 1, 1980

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Episode 5

Playscript

Wed, Sep 3, 1980

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Episode 6

Performance

Fri, Sep 5, 1980

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Episode 7

Design

Tue, Sep 9, 1980

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