Working
Synopsis
This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.
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Studs Terkel
Self - Host
Barry Bostwick
Steelworker
Scatman Crothers
Parking Attendant
Barbara Browning
Editor
Vernee Watson
Secretary
Jay Garner
Corporate Executive
Billy Jayne
Newsboy
Barbara Barrie
Schoolteacher
Carole Schwartz
Supermarket Checker
Bill Beyers
Boxboy
Fausto Barajas
Migrant Worker
Charles Haid
Gas Man
Beth Howland
Housewife
Barbara Hershey
Call Girl
Eileen Brennan
Millworker
Rita Moreno
Waitress
James Taylor
Trucker
Lynne Thigpen
Telephone Operator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Stephen Schwartz
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Landers, Stephen Schwartz, Micki Grant, Craig Carnelia, James Taylor, Susan Birkenhead, Graciela Daniele, Nina Faso, Studs Terkel
- Original Title
- Working
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, KCET, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Stephen Schwartz
Matt Landers, Stephen Schwartz, Micki Grant, Craig Carnelia, James Taylor, Susan Birkenhead, Graciela Daniele, Nina Faso, Studs Terkel
Roy Stuart
Phylis Geller, Lindsay Law, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Phylis Geller
Producer
Lindsay Law
Producer
Kirk Browning
Director
Roy Stuart
Editor
Stephen Schwartz
Director
Richard Bostard
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Working.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working
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What is Working about?
This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.
Who directed Working?
Working was directed by Kirk Browning, Stephen Schwartz.
Who stars in Working?
The principal cast of Working includes Studs Terkel, Barry Bostwick, Scatman Crothers, Barbara Browning, Vernee Watson.
When was Working released and how long is it?
Working was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Working based on a book or true story?
Working is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Studs Terkel".