Lear ‘87 Archive

Synopsis

In 1990, the Mabou Mines theatre group worked to perform an abridged version of King Lear directed by Lee Breuer featuring gender-reversed roles and set in 1950s America. The film follows the director Lee Breuer and cast as they prepare for the production at Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta. The six-hour documentary was edited from over 100 hours of footage.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2001

Notes

The DVDs are supplied with a 32-page handbook with guides for tracking the production.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Gender reversal

Related items

King Lear

Credits

Director

Jill Godmilow

Producer

Jill Godmilow

Contributor

Lee Breuer

Cast

Ruth Maleczech

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