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Working in the Theatre
 
An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds.
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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.

Working in the Theatre is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties.

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Waiting In The Wings
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With:
Tony Carlin - Actor
Bryan Fenkart - Actor
Corinne Melançon - Actor
Jay Russell - Actor
Paul A. Schaefer - Actor
Howard Sherman - Moderator

Their roles as understudies on Broadway was the focal point for this panel of actors -- Tony Carlin (Lend Me A Tenor), Bryan Fenkart (Memphis), Corinne Melançon (Mamma Mia), Jay Russell (Our Town) and Paul A. Schaefer (The Phantom of the Opera) -- as they discussed the first time they went on as an understudy; what kind of preparation is involved for their roles; the differences of understudies, swings and stand-bys; whether or not they continue to audition for other roles; how they handle stepping into a role mid-performance and covering for a "name" performer; and how much of their own voice is given to a character when they perform the role.

Originally taped - March, 2010
Running Time - 1:00:00



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