Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle (1999)

Infidelity, Lies, Betrayal. And that's just what's happening on stage.

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With its four operas, seventeen-hour running time and months of rehearsal, Wagner's "Ring Cycle" is a daunting undertaking for any opera company. Jon Else goes backstage to show this rare event entirely from the point of view of union stagehands at the San Francisco Opera.

Director: Jon Else
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jon Else, Michael Chin
Editing: Jay Boekelheide, Deborah Hoffmann
Production: Oregon Public Broadcasting
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

opera, behind the scenes, theater performance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle about?
With its four operas, seventeen-hour running time and months of rehearsal, Wagner's "Ring Cycle" is a daunting undertaking for any opera company. Jon Else goes backstage to show this rare event entirely from the point of view of union stagehands at the San Francisco Opera.
Who directed Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle?
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle was directed by Jon Else.
Who stars in Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle?
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle stars Kenneth 'Spike' Kirkland.
How long is Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle?
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle?
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle is a Documentary film.
Where was Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle produced?
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle was produced in United States of America.