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Shakespeare Variates

Alternative title: Shakespeare Variations
Synopsis: A showcase for American repertory theatre companies introduced by Walter Kerr. In this episode the American Shakespeare Festival Players, in Stratford, Connecticut rehearse Coriolanus (I i), The Taming of the Shrew (II i) and Romeo and Juliet (III i & III v). The directors for the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre are Allen Fletcher and Joseph Anthony, David Pressman directs for television. The programme is narrated by Morris Cardovsky.
Series: Esso Repertory Theatre
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Television
Transmission details: 16 May 1965 at 21:00 (Channel: WNEW)
Duration: 59 mins

Credits

Director

Producer

Daniel Melnick; David Susskind

Contributor

Allen Fletcher; Joseph Anthony; Morris Cardovsky; Walter Kerr

Cast

Ruby Dee	Katherina
John Cunningham	Petruchio
Patrick Hines
Theodore Sorel

Additional Details

Theatre: American Festival Theatre, Stratford, CT
Theatre company: American Shakespeare Festival Players
Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Plays: All’s Well That Ends Well; Coriolanus; Romeo and Juliet; Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Repertory theatre

Notes

Reviews: Variety (May 19th 1965).

Production Company

Name: Talent Associates

Sponsor

Name: Esso

Archive

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