Joe Papp in Five Acts

Season 36 Episode 4

About the Episode

Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like "Hair," "A Chorus Line" and "for colored girls," created a 'theater of inclusion' based on the belief that great art is for everyone.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 42s

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Extras

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Clark Terry on Touring the South with All-Black Band

Trumpeter Clark Terry (1920 - 2015) describes the difficulties of touring the South.

1:17
Clark Terry on Count Basie's Space and Time in Jazz

Clark Terry talks about Count Basie's sense of space and time.

3:25
HOPPER: An American love story [ASL + Audio Description]

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.

53:03
HOPPER: An American love story [Extended Audio Description]

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.

1:07:42
Edward Hopper's childhood in Nyack, New York

Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, where his creativity was fostered by his parents.

2:03
Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process

Edward Hopper joins Brian O'Doherty for a conversation about his process and inspirations.

29:07
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact

Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."

19:53
A closer look at Edward Hopper's "Automat" and "Chop Suey"

Edward Hopper displayed a preference for quieter social commentary with his art.

1:59