theatrical producers and directors

Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Biyalistok is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts. When timid accountant Leo Bloom reviews Max's books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop. The play which is to be their gold mine?.

Portrays the everyday life of a hard-working children's theater producer who is also a busy mother raising a family.

Biography of John Langstaff from his days as a choirboy to his work as a recording artist, TV performer, teacher, and children's author.

An autobiography describing the life of the Greek immigrant who become a stage director, film director, and novelist.

A biography of influential drama director Lou Volpe, chronicling his last school years working at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania, and following a group of student actors as they work through dramas both on and off the stage.

In an effort to bolster his small, struggling resident theatre, Will Bartlett invites the cast of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" to his country farm to prepare for their roles, but his money-making scheme backfires with comical consequences.

Draws on interviews with one hundred sixty celebrity contributors including Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, and Kevin Kline to trace the pivotal artistic contributions of producer and director Joe Papp.