Browse Exhibits (2 total)
Plays and players
8 episodes, 1953, WQED (Pittsburgh)
From WNET:
"This series offers the general audience a chance to gain a better appreciation and understanding of the development of the actor and his medium. Included are various style of theatrical presentation with the contributing forces present in a given area. The styles and eras covered are: classic theatre, romantic theatre, realistic theatre, and the twentieth century theatre. Arnold Moss and John Gassner appear on alternate programs outlining the broad basis for the understanding of the theatrical style, discussing style and acting in the context of its audience, its architecture, design, literature, etc. The series was produced by WQED, Pittsburgh."
The art of the theatre
12 episodes, 1957, KUON (University of Nebraska)
From WNET:
"This series depicts how and why Theatre is a Fine Art. The programs introduce the audience to each of the collaborative artist of the theatre: the playwright, the director, the actor, the scenic designer, the costumer, the makeup designer, the lighting designer, the composer – the artists, designers, craftsmen and technicians of the Theatre. The program illustrates the work of each and show how all combine to present the play to the audience – to create the “illusion” of the theatre. Examples and illustrations are drawn from other fine arts by guest painters, sculptors, dancers, violinists, art critics and symphony conductors. Sketches, illustrations and dramatic vignettes from plays are used throughout. By examining the medium, subject and form of theatre art and by showing the creative efforts of the contributing artist of the theatre, it is planned to increase the audience’s understanding and appreciation of the theatre. The series was produced by KUON-TV, the University of Nebraska Television."