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Unscripted

Synopsis
A US television series It follows the misadventures of three struggling actors, who are all in the same acting class in Los Angeles, as they make the rounds from auditions to rejection, to personal struggle and to satisfaction. The three main characters all appear as themselves as the show blends fact with fiction as a movie/show within a show. It features cameo appearances from stars playing themselves. In this episode Jen has secured a two-week part as Ophelia in the Tamarind Theatre’s production of Hamlet.
Series
Unscripted
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
16 Jan 2005 (Channel: HBO)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Director
George Clooney
Producer
Michael Hissrich
Cast
Francesco VitaliHamlet (Hamlet)
Jennifer HallHerself (Ophelia)
Aaron MullerHamlet director
Brian GreenbergHimself
Frank LangellaGoddard Fulton
Krista AllenHerself

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Hamlet
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Notes

General
The title refers to the fact that the series was largely improvised by its performers. The executive producers are George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh,
History
Season 1, episode 3. The series ran January 9 2005- February 27 2005.

Production Company

Name

Section Eight Productions

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.com

Web
http://www.amazon.com External site opens in new window

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