Learning on ScreenLear ‘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
- Duration
- 360 mins
Credits
- Director
- Jill Godmilow
- Producer
- Jill Godmilow
- Contributor
- Lee Breuer
- Cast
Ruth Maleczech Lear
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta
- Theatre company
- Mabou Mines
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Historical period
- 1950s
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Gender reversal
- Related items
- King Lear
Notes
- Notes
- The DVDs are supplied with a 32-page handbook with guides for tracking the production.
Online Retailer
- Name
amazon.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.amazon.co.uk External site opens in new window
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