Working in the Theatre

Critics (21x5)

: 29, 1999

The panel of theatre critics -- "New York Post's" Clive Barnes, "Variety's" Charles Isherwood, "New York Times'" Peter Marks," NY1's" Roma Torre, and "Newsday's" Linda Winer -- discuss the difference between television and print media, writing styles, the change in opening night review deadlines, audience reactions, unbiased reviews, reading plays prior to attending plays, how the quality of a show influences the quality of a review, returning to a show for a subsequent viewing, and the job market for critics. Pia Lindstrom & Harvey Sabinson moderate.