Story Theatre
Synopsis
Fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm come to vivid life in this innovative production. Taking classic narrative stories — such as "The Golden Goose," "The Clever Gretel," "The Goose Girl," and "The Bremen Town Musicians" — Paul Sills eliminated the customary use of elaborate sets and costumes and relied instead on the transforming talents of his gifted actors. Utilizing gestures, mime, music, and the actors' own imaginations, he has created a fresh and unique theater piece to present these timeless tales.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Sarson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sills, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Title
- Story Theatre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- NET, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Sarson
Paul Sills, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Sarson
Director
Paul Sills
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story Theatre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Story Theatre about?
Fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm come to vivid life in this innovative production. Taking classic narrative stories — such as "The Golden Goose," "The Clever Gretel," "The Goose Girl," and "The Bremen Town Musicians" — Paul Sills eliminated the customary use of elaborate sets and costumes and relied instead on the transforming talents of his gifted actors. Utilizing gestures, mime, music, and the actors' own imaginations, he has created a fresh and unique theater piece to present these timeless tales.
Who directed Story Theatre?
Story Theatre was directed by Christopher Sarson.
Who stars in Story Theatre?
The principal cast of Story Theatre includes David Ackroyd, Jim Brick, David Clennon, Barbara Damashek, Mildred Dunnock.
When was Story Theatre released and how long is it?
Story Theatre was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.