James Earl Jones "OTHELLO" Julienne Marie / Sada Thompson 1964 Playbill

Description

This is a rare August 1964 playbill from the
New York Shakespeare Festival production
of the William Shakespeare classic "OTHELLO" at the Playhouse in the Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production opened July 8th, 1964 at New York's Delacorte Theatre in Central Park and played 25 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred JAMES EARL JONES in the title role, JULIENNE MARIE as "Desdemona", MITCHELL RYAN as "Iago" and SADA THOMPSON as "Emilia" and featured JAMES ANTONIO, MAURY COOPER, JOAN DeWEESE, HERBERT NELSON, JOHN RAYNER, WILLIAM DEVANE, LEONARD HICKS and EDWARD SETRAKIAN ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music composed by DAVID AMRAM; Sets designed by FRED VOELPEL; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Directed by GLADYS VAUGHAN; Produced by LEE GUBER, FRANK FORD and SHELLY GROSS by arrangement with JOSEPH PAPP and THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ..... DETAILS: The 42 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the start of a split at the top seam and light creasing, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.