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American Contemporary Theater, Jokes and Their Relation To The Unconscious: A Comedy to End All Comedy
directed by Gregory S. Allen, fl. 2002; produced by Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014, in American Contemporary Theater (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2002), 1 hour 29 mins
Chicago's Neo-Futurists, aided by fellow assassins Sigmund Freud and Uncle Miltie, attempt to kill comedy by explaining why it's funny which only makes it funnier. An intelligent examination of what makes people laugh and one that actually makes people laugh.
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directed by Gregory S. Allen, fl. 2002; produced by Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014, in American Contemporary Theater (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2002), 1 hour 29 mins
Description
Chicago's Neo-Futurists, aided by fellow assassins Sigmund Freud and Uncle Miltie, attempt to kill comedy by explaining why it's funny which only makes it funnier. An intelligent examination of what makes people laugh and one that actually makes people laugh.
Date Written / Recorded
2002
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014
Author / Creator
Gregory S. Allen, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
American Contemporary Theater
Person Discussed
Henri Bergson, 1859-1941, Milton Berle, 1908-2002, Sigmund Freud, 1856-1939
Topic / Theme
Plays, Psychology, Humor, Comedy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003 by TMW Media Group
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American Contemporary Theater, Straight: A Conversion Comedy
written by David Schmader, fl. 2002; directed by Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014; designed by Jake Nelson, fl. 2002; performed by David Schmader, fl. 2002, in American Contemporary Theater (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2002), 2 hours 11 mins
Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion therapy, where gays and lesbians are reputedly 'cured' of their homosexuality and made 'straight.' Join acclaimed writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this dangerous territory. Schmader, a gay man, pulls no pun...
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written by David Schmader, fl. 2002; directed by Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014; designed by Jake Nelson, fl. 2002; performed by David Schmader, fl. 2002, in American Contemporary Theater (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2002), 2 hours 11 mins
Description
Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion therapy, where gays and lesbians are reputedly 'cured' of their homosexuality and made 'straight.' Join acclaimed writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this dangerous territory. Schmader, a gay man, pulls no punches with either the conversionists or the gay community in this one-man show -- attending sessions with a German psychoanalyst, going...
Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion therapy, where gays and lesbians are reputedly 'cured' of their homosexuality and made 'straight.' Join acclaimed writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this dangerous territory. Schmader, a gay man, pulls no punches with either the conversionists or the gay community in this one-man show -- attending sessions with a German psychoanalyst, going undercover at 'ex-gay' support groups, and engaging in an intensive crash course in Christian heterosexuality ... deep in the heart of Texas. Straight pulls no punches. Schmader deploys a wry honesty that spares neither Christian conversionists nor the unconverted in this uproarious take on sexual reprogramming. Blending an essayists insight with the spark of stand-up comedy, Schmader confronts difficult questions, rejects easy answers, and gets to the bottom of what it means to be 'straight.' David Schmader, fl. 2002
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Date Written / Recorded
2002
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
David Schmader, fl. 2002
Contributor
David Schmader, fl. 2002, David Keppel, fl. 2002, Jake Nelson, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Jeff Meyers, fl. 1994-2014, David Schmader, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
American Contemporary Theater
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Homosexuality, Mental health treatments, Player
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003 by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Forces Who Run The Theater: Gordon Davidson
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 50 mins
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen." The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They...
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directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 50 mins
Description
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen." The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwright...
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen." The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors. This program features the relationship between theater owners and producers.
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Date Written / Recorded
2005
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010
Author / Creator
Bill Carroll, fl. 2008, Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
Gordon Davidson, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Theater buildings, Theater producers, Theater occupations, Theater
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Forces Who Run The Theater: Susan Smith
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 48 mins
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They...
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directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 48 mins
Description
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwright...
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors. This program features Susan Smith, agent to such actors as Brian Dennehy and Kathy Bates, who explains the roles of agents.
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Date Written / Recorded
2005
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurie Fruth, fl. 2010
Author / Creator
Bill Carroll, fl. 2008, Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
Susan Smith, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Theatrical agents, Theater occupations, Theater
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Business Of The Theater: Randy Snow, David Elzer
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Jennifer Ream, fl. 2006-2012, TMW Media Group; interview by Nate Bynum, fl. 2005 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2006), 50 mins
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist Da...
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directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by Jennifer Ream, fl. 2006-2012, TMW Media Group; interview by Nate Bynum, fl. 2005 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2006), 50 mins
Description
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist David Elzer; Michael Gill, general manager for such productions as Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Hairspray; an entertainment lawye...
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist David Elzer; Michael Gill, general manager for such productions as Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Hairspray; an entertainment lawyer; a theatrical venture capitalist; and an advertising executive from Sorrino-Coyne, the commercial theatre's top advertising agency; who offer insights into forming a contract and negotiating. The discussions are both dynamic and informative and offer insights into how you form a contract and behind the scenes negotiations that are vital for all aspects of theatre production.
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Date Written / Recorded
2006
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jennifer Ream, fl. 2006-2012, TMW Media Group
Author / Creator
Bill Carroll, fl. 2008, Nate Bynum, fl. 2005, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
David Elzer, fl. 2006, Randy Snow, fl. 2006
Topic / Theme
Theater occupations, Theater, Plays
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Expressive Actor, The Lugering Method
produced by Michael Lugering, fl. 2014; interview by Joan Melton, fl. 1993, in Expressive Actor (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2014), 36 mins
Joan Melton, an internationally recognized actor trainer and author, interviews Master Teacher Michael Lugering in a theoretical discussion of recent discoveries in philosophy, somatic psychology, neuroscience and aesthetics that underpin the integrated voice, movement and acting method presented in this series.
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produced by Michael Lugering, fl. 2014; interview by Joan Melton, fl. 1993, in Expressive Actor (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2014), 36 mins
Description
Joan Melton, an internationally recognized actor trainer and author, interviews Master Teacher Michael Lugering in a theoretical discussion of recent discoveries in philosophy, somatic psychology, neuroscience and aesthetics that underpin the integrated voice, movement and acting method presented in this series.
Date Written / Recorded
2014
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Lugering, fl. 2014
Author / Creator
Joan Melton, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Expressive Actor
Person Discussed
Michael Lugering, fl. 2014
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Theater, Acting, Performance instruction, Performance influences
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by TMW Media Group
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Learning the Alexander Technique
directed by Claudio Lai, fl. 1988; produced by Claudio Lai, fl. 1988, in Learning the Alexander Technique (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 1996), 53 mins
Discover the practice of the Alexander Technique, founded by the Australian born actor Frederick Mathias Alexander. This is the only program of its kind examining the movement re-education techniques founded by Alexander which can alleviate or eliminate numerous conditions ranging from back pain to headaches by im...
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directed by Claudio Lai, fl. 1988; produced by Claudio Lai, fl. 1988, in Learning the Alexander Technique (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 1996), 53 mins
Description
Discover the practice of the Alexander Technique, founded by the Australian born actor Frederick Mathias Alexander. This is the only program of its kind examining the movement re-education techniques founded by Alexander which can alleviate or eliminate numerous conditions ranging from back pain to headaches by improving posture and movement. See actual Alexander Technique sessions and understand the philosophy and origins of this technique.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Claudio Lai, fl. 1988
Author / Creator
Claudio Lai, fl. 1988
Date Published / Released
1995, 1996
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Topic / Theme
Dance technique, Physical fitness, Alexander technique
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Forces Who Run The Theater: Glen Cassale/Gerry Schoenfield
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2004), 58 mins
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They...
Sample
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; interview by Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2004), 58 mins
Description
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwright...
This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who 'makes it happen.' The active participants or 'power brokers' in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors. This program features Gerald Schoenfeld of the Schubert Organization (the largest and most influential theatre owner in this country), who addresses the relationship between theater owners and producers.
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Date Written / Recorded
2004
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Bill Carroll, fl. 2008, Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
Gerald Schoenfeld, 1924-2008
Topic / Theme
Theater buildings, Theater producers, Theater occupations, Theater
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Business Of The Theater: James Donovan
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by TMW Media Group; interview by Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 50 mins
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist Da...
Sample
directed by Bill Carroll, fl. 2008; produced by TMW Media Group; interview by Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2005), 50 mins
Description
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist David Elzer; Michael Gill, general manager for such productions as Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Hairspray; an entertainment lawye...
This series describes the business aspect of producing the play, how you raise the money to capitalize a play or musical, structuring budgets to account for pre-production and 'running' costs, and developing a marketing/publicity and advertising plan. It features theater professionals, including noted publicist David Elzer; Michael Gill, general manager for such productions as Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Hairspray; an entertainment lawyer; a theatrical venture capitalist; and an advertising executive from Sorrino-Coyne, the commercial theatre's top advertising agency; who offer insights into forming a contract and negotiating. The discussions are both dynamic and informative and offer insights into how you form a contract and behind the scenes negotiations that are vital for all aspects of theatre production.
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Date Written / Recorded
2005
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
TMW Media Group
Author / Creator
Bill Carroll, fl. 2008, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
James Donovan, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Lawyers, Theater occupations, Theater
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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Producing for the Theatre, Dreamers And The Builders: Glen Casale
produced by TMW Media Group; interview by Nate Bynum, fl. 2005 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2006), 48 mins
The theatre is a world of 'make believe' that can challenge, entertain, amuse and inform an audience. Capturing the hearts and minds of the audience is the role of the creative people who write, stage design, direct and perform. This series examines the jobs of the creative people behind theater productions and co...
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produced by TMW Media Group; interview by Nate Bynum, fl. 2005 and Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986, in Producing for the Theatre (Los Angeles, CA: TMW Media Group, 2006), 48 mins
Description
The theatre is a world of 'make believe' that can challenge, entertain, amuse and inform an audience. Capturing the hearts and minds of the audience is the role of the creative people who write, stage design, direct and perform. This series examines the jobs of the creative people behind theater productions and considers their processes. It explores the various aspects of the work of actors, directors, playwrights, designers, and technicians and...
The theatre is a world of 'make believe' that can challenge, entertain, amuse and inform an audience. Capturing the hearts and minds of the audience is the role of the creative people who write, stage design, direct and perform. This series examines the jobs of the creative people behind theater productions and considers their processes. It explores the various aspects of the work of actors, directors, playwrights, designers, and technicians and discusses the ways in which they work individually and collaborate. These four programs take you behind the 'curtain' to introduce you to those who take theatre from 'the page to the stage.' A unique amalgam of 'dreamers and doers.' Award winning scenic designer John Lacovelli explains how a plays visual experience enhances the emotional impact of the production. Tony winning singer/actor Robert Goulet, who has starred in many musicals and straight plays on Broadway, and all media, reveals a compelling view of the difference of working in musicals as opposed to straight plays. You'll also hear from playwrights, directors and theatre critics including Tony Del Valle, Robert Benedetti and Glen Cassale as they discuss the 'extension of the fourth wall' and the collaborative effort that produces a play in the theatre.
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Date Written / Recorded
2006
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
TMW Media Group
Author / Creator
Nate Bynum, fl. 2005, Mike Merrick, fl. 1973-1986
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Producing for the Theatre
Person Discussed
Glenn Casale, fl. 1984-2015
Topic / Theme
Theater directors, Theater, Theater occupations
Copyright Message
Copyright © by TMW Media Group
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