Follows a community group in the production of a play from initial casting auditions to the final actual performance. Attempts to give, through its explanatory commentary, an overall view of typical amateur activities and a few hints on common theatrical and organisational problems.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007845
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community development
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Drama - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Acting - Auditions
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Theater - Production and direction
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)