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Show Houseman directs 'Lear' In "Stages: Houseman Directs Lear," filmmaker Amar-Pope Amar-Pope has created both a portrait of John Houseman ti documentary of the sometimes-tedious theatrical rev process. The one-hour show, airing on PBS, Wednesday jr marks the first time an American director of Houseman's r-ure r-ure and the actors' craft union, SAG, have allowed unrej.! ed filming of rehearsals. Introduced by Jason Robards, the film is neither a journal of the production nor a backstage glimpse. "It's a film about the passion and love that craftsmen for their work," says Pope, "It's about learning and gro-' and risking yourself. It's also about the importance ol -: Houseman's experience, values and excellence havino-. generosity to share themselves with the next general artists." Though perhaps best known for his Academy Awaij., ning performance as Professor Kingsfield in "The P-Chase." P-Chase." Houseman has also been known throughout cal circles for decades as a leader in the development training of American actors. He founded the Theater Cenj the Julliard School. After seeing the talent of the first gracing grac-ing class in 1972, he formed the Acting Company to le-them le-them performing together. Houseman agreed to Amanda Pope's film on the con;-that con;-that she would not only produce, direct and interview would also be cameraperson so that no other person io' be at the rehearsals. The production is funded in part by public tele,; tations. |
