Shakespeare in Performance: Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1982, Emile Ardolino)
| Title | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Emile Ardolino |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 2 hrs, 45 mins |
| Audience | general public high school |
| Play Connections | A Midsummer Night's Dream (recording) |
Description
A recording of a 1982 stage play in New York City's Central Park, though it must be said that the resourceful camera work almost qualifies it for the more exalted status of a film made for television. It is also a good example of the innovative Shakespeare presented by the New York Shakespeare Festival outdoors in Central Park, under the leadership of Joseph Papp, producer
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell