In the Company of Actors
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Ian Darling
Cate Blanchett
Robyn Nevin
Aden Young
Hugo Weaving
Justine Clarke
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
In 2004, a new adaptation of Hedda Gabler by writer Andrew Upton premiered to great acclaim at the Sydney Theatre Company. Almost two years later, the original performers--Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Justine Clarke, Anthony Weigh, Aden Young, Julie Hamilton, Annie Byron--begin preparing for the presentation of the STC's production at the prestigious Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The documentary follows the process from the first readings where every word is analyzed and questioned, to the rehearsals where movements and gestures are recalled or re-determined, and finally the performance. Gives a rare look at the creative process involved in shaping a production, with actors, director Robyn Nevin and stage technicians working closely together. Demonstrates that behind every seemingly effortless performance is a complex, detailed, technical and exhausting process.
Director
Ian Darling
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2007
Released in United States 2008
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Nonfiction Features of 2007) September 27-October 12, 2007.
Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Documentary Features) January 24-February 3, 2008.
Released in United States 2007
Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Nonfiction Features of 2007) September 27-October 12, 2007.)
Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Documentary Features) January 24-February 3, 2008.)
