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Timon of Athens

Synopsis
Videorecording of the play performed by the National Actors Theatre. Music adapted by Stanley Silverman and directed for stage by Michael Langham and for Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT) by Richard Stucker. Brian Bedford is Timon.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
2 Dec 1993
Duration
144 mins

Credits

Director
Michael Langham
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Duke Ellington; Stanley Silverman
Production Design
Douglas Stein
Costume
Ann Hould-Ward
Contributor
Richard Stucker
Cast
Brian BedfordTimon of Athens
John Franklyn-RobbinsApemantus
Michael CumpstyAlcibiades
Jack RylandFlavius
Michael LombardPoet
Alec MapaFlaminius
Alec PhoenixJeweller
Andi DavisPhrynia
Annette HeldeTimandra
Brian Evaret ChandlerPhilotus
Evelyn Watkins EboDancer
Herb FosterLucius
Jack RylandSenator
Jefrey Alan ChandlerPainter
Jerry LanningMerchant
Jesse L. MartinAlciibiades’ officer
Kevin ShinickSoldier
Leo Leyden3rd senator (Senator)
Mark NiebuhrCaphis
Michael LombardLucius
Michael StuhlbargOld Athenian
Michael WigginsServilius
Nicholas KeprosSempronius
Rebecca ShermanDancer
Richard HolmesHortensius
Rod McLachlanPhotographer
Stevi Van MeterDancer
Tim MacDonaldVentidius
Tom LacyLucullus

Additional Details

Theatre
Lyceum Theatre, New York, NY
Theatre company
National Actors Theatre
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
1930s
Plays
Timon of Athens
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
Duke Ellington’s score was commissioned for the 1963 Stratford (Ontario) production which Langham also directed.
Reviews
Brantley, Ben. ‘Timon of Athens: From Rich Altruist To Ranting Hermit’ in New York Times, 5 November 1993.

Production Company

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email
toft@nypl.org
Web
http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 1 (212) 870-1642
Fax
(212) 8701868
Address
Billy Rose Theatre Collection
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York,New York
10023-7498
USA

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