Conversation with Humphrey Tonkin, A

Synopsis

A discussion on King Lear, Measure for Measure, Othello and Troilus and Cressida. Also discussed are directing techniques and opera performances. The participants are Humphrey Tonkin (President of the University of Hartford), Jonathan Miller (director) and Mark Lamos, artistic director of Hartford Stage Company.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

23 Apr 1992

Duration

58 mins

Credits

Producer

Michael E. Martin; Patricia Cremins

Contributor

Humphrey Tonkin; Jonathan Miller; Mark Lamos

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

King Lear; Measure for Measure; Othello; Troilus and Cressida

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Notes

General

Filmed at the University of Hartford television studio, Harry Jack Gray Centre.

Production Company

Name

University of Hartford Television Studio

Archive

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email

reference@folger.edu

Web

http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window

Phone

(202) 544 4600

Fax

(202) 544 4623

Address

201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA