A Life in the Theatre
Brief Synopsis
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An adaptation for television of the two-character play by David Mamet. The story of an aging actor who, feeling insecure, attempts to bolster his position by acting as a mentor to a young newcomer. Gradually the men reverse roles. in what turns into a joyous look at the skill and art of living.
Cast & Crew
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Kirk Browning
Director
Ellis Rabb
Peter Evans
Diane Fristachi
Production Manager
William Knight
Lighting
Margarita Landazuri
Stage Manager
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (10/03/79), Life in the Theatre
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
An adaptation for television of the two-character play by David Mamet. The story of an aging actor who, feeling insecure, attempts to bolster his position by acting as a mentor to a young newcomer. Gradually the men reverse roles. in what turns into a joyous look at the skill and art of living.
Crew
Diane Fristachi
Production Manager
William Knight
Lighting
Margarita Landazuri
Stage Manager
David Mamet
Play As Source Material
Henry May
Scenic Artist
Blake Norton
Audio
John David Ridge
Costumes
Alan Skog
Production
Margaret Sunshine
Makeup
Jac Venza
Executive Producer
Robert Waldman
Music
Peter Weinberg
Producer
Noam Yerushalmi
Associate Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (10/03/79), Life in the Theatre
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
