American Masters » Austin Pendleton

Jerome Robbins: Robbins at Work

colin fitzpatrick — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:43:49 +0000

In these interview out takes, Jerome Robbins’s friends and colleagues describe the master at work. Austin Pendleton recalls Robbins as a man in turmoil constantly seeking inspiration, Charlotte d’Amboise remembers his intensely technical direction that he miraculously imbued with humanity to get his actors to “play the scene,” and Jerry Mitchell tells the story of how Robbins taught him the true meaning of committing to a scene.

Jerome Robbins: Robbins’ Collaborators

daniel ross — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:42:49 +0000

Stephen Sondheim on Robbins’ inventiveness; Austin Pendleton on Robbins’ ability to heighten the emotions written in a script; Arthur Laurents on Robbins’ ability to build on ideas and improve them.

Jerome Robbins: Robbins, the Taskmaster

daniel ross — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:39:01 +0000

Carol Lawrence on Robbins’ sarcastic tone; Stephanie Saland on Robbins’ harsh criticism; Sondra Lee on Robbins’ dark mood; Austin Pendleton on Robbins’ self-criticism; Eliot Feld on how dancers knew when Robbins was pleased.

Jerome Robbins: Robbins, the Perfectionist

daniel ross — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:38:48 +0000

Sheldon Harnick on Robbins' attention to detail; Austin Pendleton on Robbins the realist. [MYPLAYLIST=14]

Jerome Robbins: Robbins as Others Saw Him

daniel ross — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:37:18 +0000

Jacques d’Amboise on the two sides of Robbins; Austin Pendleton on Robbins “paralyzing” uncertainty; Stephen Sondheim on Robbins’ sense of humor.