[NEohioPAL] Attention bloggers: Video of Avery Brooks discussing "Salesman" now available

[Charlotte Landrum]

*"There is no substitute for live theater ... I could never leave. After
all, theater still remains for me the place of ideas." - Avery Brooks, 2008*

Now online: an "Inside the Actor's Studio"-style, behind-the-scenes look at
*Oberlin College's upcoming production of "Death of a Salesman," on stage at
Hall Auditorium in Oberlin, Ohio, September 18-21, 2008.*

Hear Avery Brooks' thoughts on the role of Willy Loman, as well as his other
work, from Captain Sisko to King Lear. Get director Justin Emeka's insight
into why Oberlin is the perfect venue for this nontraditional casting of
Arthur Miller's classic American drama.

Please embed on your blog, share with friends, and post your reactions and
comments!

*Trailer: *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPnEFZJafjE


Full, uncut 40-minute interview -

*Chapter 1:** *Meet Justin and Avery, and hear about the ideas behind their
multiethnic interpretation of Arthur Miller's classic play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC4UUhUZRX8

*Chapter 2:* Avery Brooks discusses his career in the theater, from playing
roles in King Lear and Othello to founding Psuekay, an African American
theater troupe he built during his time at Oberlin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPQjCznRE1c

*Chapter 3: *Why Oberlin? Justin and Avery discuss their experiences as
Oberlin students and alumni; their work with current students in this
production; and how this production came to be at Oberlin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgIwdSpi6o4

*Chapter 4:* How does the role of Willy Loman change when played by an
African American actor? How does any actor approach a role that has become
some iconic? Justin, Avery, and Caroline discuss the experience of African
American salesmen in the 40's and 50's and the way, in this production, the
actors' cultural backgrounds impact their performances.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ttJhC9iE4M

*Chapter 5: *Avery discusses his approach to the role of Willy Loman and the
other major roles he has played, from Malcolm X to Paul Robeson to Hawk to a
Star Trek captain. Theater, Brooks says, is where all artistic genres meet,
the place of ideas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNzESuJqU40

*Chapter 6: *Avery discusses his future projects, not just acting, but also
directing "La Boheme" next spring, set in Harlem. He also discusses his
television experiences, on "Spencer for Hire" and "Star Trek," in more
depth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unNtE-o5oNw

*Chapter 7:* Avery and Justin conclude their conversation with a discussion
of one the play's most central themes: the relationships between fathers and
sons. How does culture impact this aspect of the show?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqXkNA3vQDY


*Please also note:* *Tickets for Friday and Saturday night's performances of
"Death of a Salesman" are already SOLD OUT.* Act soon to get your tickets
for this groundbreaking production on Thursday, September 18 on Sunday,
September 21. Visit oberlin.edu/salesman for details, or call Central
Ticketing Service directly at 440.775.8169 or 800.371.0178.

-- 
Charlotte Landrum
Associate Director of Conservatory Media Relations
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
39 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
www.oberlin.edu/con
Voice: 440.775.5474
Fax: 440.775.5457
charlotte.landrum at oberlin.edu
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