Joe Papp in Five Acts
Synopsis
Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line, and nurtured many of America’s greatest playwrights, directors and actors. His complex personality and mercurial behavior are much in evidence and spoken of with frankness through interviews with some of America’s most celebrated artists, including Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Kevin Kline, and James Earl Jones.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Thorsen, Tracie Holder
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracie Holder, Karen Thorsen
- Original Score
- Don Byron
- Original Title
- Joe Papp in Five Acts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- The Papp Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Thorsen, Tracie Holder
Tracie Holder, Karen Thorsen
Don Byron
Sam Pollard, Deborah Peretz, Brad Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Pollard
Editor
Tracie Holder
Writer
Karen Thorsen
Writer
Deborah Peretz
Editor
Brad Fuller
Editor
Karen Thorsen
Director
Tracie Holder
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Papp in Five Acts
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What is Joe Papp in Five Acts about?
Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line, and nurtured many of America’s greatest playwrights, directors and actors. His complex personality and mercurial behavior are much in evidence and spoken of with frankness through interviews with some of America’s most celebrated artists, including Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Kevin Kline, and James Earl Jones.
Who directed Joe Papp in Five Acts?
Joe Papp in Five Acts was directed by Karen Thorsen, Tracie Holder.
Who stars in Joe Papp in Five Acts?
The principal cast of Joe Papp in Five Acts includes Olympia Dukakis, David Hare, David Henry Hwang, James Earl Jones, Larry Kramer.
When was Joe Papp in Five Acts released and how long is it?
Joe Papp in Five Acts was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe Papp in Five Acts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe Papp in Five Acts was composed by Don Byron.