Assassins: A Conversationpiece (1991)
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.
Director: Roger Englander
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: June 1, 1991
Cast
- Stephen Sondheim - Self
- John Weidman - Self
- Loren Sherman - Self
Cinematography: John Kosmaczewski
Editing: Daniel Daube
Production: MTI Music Theatre International
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roger Englander
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece stars Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Loren Sherman.
- How long is Assassins: A Conversationpiece?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Assassins: A Conversationpiece?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Assassins: A Conversationpiece produced?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece was produced in United States of America.