In 1959, a group of aspiring actors and playwrights navigate love, ambition, and artistic challenges in the world of theater.
Julius Caesar
May 5, 1959
The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Danton's Death
May 19, 1959
The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.
Blood Wedding
Jun 2, 1959
No description available.
Volpone
Jun 16, 1959
Volpone pretends to be dying as a way of tricking various enemies.
Mother Courage and her Children
Jun 30, 1959
During the Thirty Years' War, Mother Courage suffers many tribulations and tragedies.
Henry IV
Jul 14, 1959
A madman insists he is the Italian king of centuries previously, Enrico IV. But is he really mad?
The School for Scandal
Jul 28, 1959
No description available.
Brand
Aug 11, 1959
Brand, a priest, believes that Man's worst enemy is...himself. This is certainly true of him.
The Silver Box
Aug 25, 1959
No description available.
