Assassins: A Conversationpiece
Synopsis
Stephen Sondheim and librettist John Weidman discuss their stage musical Assassins, and offer advice for future productions. Sondheim, seated at a piano, focuses on the arrangement of his score, singing excerpts from the show's songs as examples. Weidman focuses on his text and the meaning of individual sequences. Scenic designer Loren Sherman, who designed the set for the 1990 Off-Broadway production of the show at Playwrights Horizons, displays his model for the set and offers advice on dealing with the scenic design challenges presented by the show. Each man appears separately and addresses the camera directly, with no interviewer present.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Englander
- Original Title
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- MTI Music Theatre International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Englander
John Kosmaczewski
Daniel Daube
Department Leadership Roster
John Kosmaczewski
Director of Photography
Roger Englander
Director
Daniel Daube
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Assassins: A Conversationpiece about?
Stephen Sondheim and librettist John Weidman discuss their stage musical Assassins, and offer advice for future productions. Sondheim, seated at a piano, focuses on the arrangement of his score, singing excerpts from the show's songs as examples. Weidman focuses on his text and the meaning of individual sequences. Scenic designer Loren Sherman, who designed the set for the 1990 Off-Broadway production of the show at Playwrights Horizons, displays his model for the set and offers advice on dealing with the scenic design challenges presented by the show. Each man appears separately and addresses the camera directly, with no interviewer present.
Who directed Assassins: A Conversationpiece?
Assassins: A Conversationpiece was directed by Roger Englander.
Who stars in Assassins: A Conversationpiece?
The principal cast of Assassins: A Conversationpiece includes Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Loren Sherman.
When was Assassins: A Conversationpiece released and how long is it?
Assassins: A Conversationpiece was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.