If I had a nickel for everytime Andrew Garfield played the Main Character is a highly regarded early 90s play that portrayed a perspective of the AIDs crisis I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
In college, I auditioned for a production of "Angels in America". For our audition piece, we were asked to read the entire play and find a monologue from it to use, so I had to read the entire script in a matter of days. But even if I didn't have that time limit, I still would have finished it quickly because the writing is some of the most brilliant ever put to page or stage. I didn't get cast in the show, but I went to go see it and it was incredible. For people who have the time, I highly recommend both reading the play and seeing it or the film version--you won't be disappointed.
Such a good point: it taught the people affected by aids how to HEal. That was so needed for them, very very profoundly poignantly true. Kushner was and is a gift
“The world only spins forward. We will be citizens. The time has come. Bye now. You are fabulous creatures, each and every one. And I bless you: More Life. The Great Work Begins" Holy shit.
Please note: Roy Marcus Cohn was an attorney and was not a judge. He worked judges. He was one of the prosecutors in the Rosenberg trial. Cohn had expartie communications with the judge whom he berated while the trial was on. Roy should have been reprimanded if not Disbarred.
andrews (and everyone in the cast) deliver is amazing, i had watched some clips of the play but after watching this video i understand it completely so thank u
What I love the most about Andrew is that you could pause at any time code and his face and his eyes and his body would tell a completely different story than the one just seconds before. That's the different between acting and reacting. To the magic above and below and around you. It makes all the difference.
I saw Part 1 on stage at the Court Theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand back in the late 1990s… I knew it was an important play, however it is with maturity that I later realised just how important it was ..and still is. Thank you for this analysis. I’ve been watching excerpts from the National Theatre production … it is extraordinary. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿
i just finished reading the play tonight, and watching your skilled, thorough analysis afterwards was a delight. thank you so much for making it and sharing it with us :)
Nice video… great cast. Hope I can see this production sometime. BTW, Roy Cohn was the prosecutor in the Rosenbergs’ trial, not the judge. Important detail.
I haven't had the opportunity to see the play but I adore ( and own) the film. How do you feel about the film? Does it do justice to the play? I realize this is 2 years late but I hope you see this! I really appreciated this video- my heart is still breaking.
The production with Mary Lewis Parker is a film or was it a series...? Because that's the one I watched and I was floored by it. I have the night flight to San Francisco monologue printed on a see-through paper with a few images around it, it's one of the most stunning pieces of writing I've ever come across. And that's where I fell in love with Mary as well. She's a bright, bright woman. Also, as a Jewish girl, I really respect how deeply Tony loves the CORE of our religion and has used it as a vessel rather than an excuse. We rarely see that kind of gentle care for religion at all, let alone Jewish with all of its complexities.
Is there anyway to watch the show without subscribing to the National Theatre's streaming service? I'm broke, but I love theatre so much. I'd love to watch this play.
It's not short stories, it's just a lot of acts instead of 2. Part 1 I believe is 3.5 hours, with 2 intermissions. Then, at least on Broadway, Part 2 was performed later that day or the next day and is about 4 hours, and I think it has 3 intermissions
Like the person above said, it's split into two parts with each part about 4 hours and split into 2 days. On top of that, each part has 3 intermissions. So it's basically like, they perform for about an hour, then get a 15 minute intermission. Perform another hour, then maybe a 45 minute intermission. Perform the last hour (and a half) and that's it for the day. And then the same thing is done for part 2 the second day. Basically, just think about it as being a 6 episode series lol.
I lived through the aids epidemic in both San Francisco and New York city. I was also a costume designer and have worked on the show a number of times. After I lost my sites from diabetes I went to law school. I need to correct your statement about Roy Cohn he was not the judge he was the chief prosecutor. In the US there is a huge distinction. Roy Kohn prosecuted Julius and Ethel Rosenberg he did not judge the case. It was a major victory for the justice department and for him. It must also be pointed out that before he died he was disbarred for corruption.
If I had a nickel for everytime Andrew Garfield played the Main Character is a highly regarded early 90s play that portrayed a perspective of the AIDs crisis I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
What other play?? I wanna watch whatever this is lol
@@averysmidnights3106 TickTick Boom! It's on Netflix 😁
@@laurenbrown3843 thank you! I’m watching it right now
@@averysmidnights3106 You'll love it! Its easily one of the best things Andrew Garfield has done so far ❤
@@laurenbrown3843 I just finished it and it was so so good! Thank you for telling me about it ☺️
In college, I auditioned for a production of "Angels in America". For our audition piece, we were asked to read the entire play and find a monologue from it to use, so I had to read the entire script in a matter of days. But even if I didn't have that time limit, I still would have finished it quickly because the writing is some of the most brilliant ever put to page or stage. I didn't get cast in the show, but I went to go see it and it was incredible. For people who have the time, I highly recommend both reading the play and seeing it or the film version--you won't be disappointed.
is the script online?
I just read it in 3 hours...I expect to return to it again and again
a 17 minute long video for an 8 hour show is almost perfectly fitting
Kristin Mikles it seemed appropriate
andrew's acting is amazing
I wish this were taught in English classes, it's perfect essay material and actually relevant
Such a good point: it taught the people affected by aids how to HEal. That was so needed for them, very very profoundly poignantly true. Kushner was and is a gift
“The world only spins forward. We will be citizens. The time has come. Bye now. You are fabulous creatures, each and every one. And I bless you: More Life. The Great Work Begins"
Holy shit.
I just found out about this play and i’m already obsessed with it. Thank you for making this video!
where did you watch it?
Is there a way to watch online both parts
Yes where did you watch it please
@@nevaehsmith1173 one way I found you can watch it is go to nt at home and rent the movie but it costs 10 dollars
@@frogheart8440 is it worth the 10 dollars? I've been considering renting it for a while now but idk if I should pull the trigger on it lol.
Please note: Roy Marcus Cohn was an attorney and was not a judge. He worked judges. He was one of the prosecutors in the Rosenberg trial. Cohn had expartie communications with the judge whom he berated while the trial was on. Roy should have been reprimanded if not
Disbarred.
andrews (and everyone in the cast) deliver is amazing, i had watched some clips of the play but after watching this video i understand it completely so thank u
What I love the most about Andrew is that you could pause at any time code and his face and his eyes and his body would tell a completely different story than the one just seconds before. That's the different between acting and reacting. To the magic above and below and around you. It makes all the difference.
this is so beautiful i didn't want it to end. you did a wonderful job telling the tale of this play and you absolutely did it justice
This video doesn't have anywhere near the number of views that it deserves.
This is brillaint, . I love this show and was lucky enough to see the national production twice. Your analasis is perfect, thankyou for sharing
I saw Part 1 on stage at the Court Theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand back in the late 1990s… I knew it was an important play, however it is with maturity that I later realised just how important it was ..and still is. Thank you for this analysis. I’ve been watching excerpts from the National Theatre production … it is extraordinary. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿
this video is so thorough and well commented, i cant believe you only have 77 followers!
This was so wonderfully narrated. Thank you so much!
Wow, great video! Thank you so much for putting this together.
this is a beautiful recap and explination. I absolutely loved this play, i watched it so quickly. its something i just cant explain
i just finished reading the play tonight, and watching your skilled, thorough analysis afterwards was a delight. thank you so much for making it and sharing it with us :)
Thank you for uploading this, I wish I could see all 8 hours of this play, but this 17 minute video is better than nothing
this was brilliant!!
this was amazing, thank you!
Ooooohhhh boyyyy do I remember Louis' 23 minute monologue, haha how blessed we were to here him ramble on for such a time... (extreme sarcasm) 😂
this video is amazing
I loved this video! Good job!!
es increíble esta obra, la vi entera hoy online, wow. es larga? si pero no podes dejar de mirar.
Nice video… great cast. Hope I can see this production sometime.
BTW, Roy Cohn was the prosecutor in the Rosenbergs’ trial, not the judge. Important detail.
Really great video! Thank you so much!
I desperately want to watch this version of the play, I wish I could find it. The mini series is great, though
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Thank you.
I haven't had the opportunity to see the play but I adore ( and own) the film. How do you feel about the film? Does it do justice to the play? I realize this is 2 years late but I hope you see this! I really appreciated this video- my heart is still breaking.
How do you own the film? I've only ever seen rentals for the National Theatre Films.
@@brandont1639 I apologize - what I own is a copy of the tv miniseries. I used the wrong term.
The production with Mary Lewis Parker is a film or was it a series...? Because that's the one I watched and I was floored by it. I have the night flight to San Francisco monologue printed on a see-through paper with a few images around it, it's one of the most stunning pieces of writing I've ever come across. And that's where I fell in love with Mary as well. She's a bright, bright woman. Also, as a Jewish girl, I really respect how deeply Tony loves the CORE of our religion and has used it as a vessel rather than an excuse. We rarely see that kind of gentle care for religion at all, let alone Jewish with all of its complexities.
It's amazing, and does justice to the play
Is there anyway to watch the show without subscribing to the National Theatre's streaming service? I'm broke, but I love theatre so much. I'd love to watch this play.
You cab rent it on National Theatres streaming service, but i dont know a way without paying☺️
@@selefrakaktus7340 can I watch things without internet ? If I rent them
@@a-lv1651 I’m not sure of it, tried to figure it out on their website but couldn’t find anything😊
@@oliviarose3787 u are a saint
I get being tight on money, but it's like 12$ a month and it really is worthy if you look at their catalogue
Beautiful commentary for a beautiful play.
I just finished reading this play for an English class: Queer and Now. This video is really awesome after finishing the play.
Thanks for the introduction to the play. I came across an audio version on book tube. Andrew Garfield is incredible.
No way home. How did you get me here
That Andrew Garfield fever has infected many including myself
literally. i went from “haha funny spider man” to _this_
“your soul thrown down in the dust, your heart torn out from gods, but you can’t not lose.”
how does an 8 hour show work though ? like is there ultiple breaks is a series of short stories ?
It's not short stories, it's just a lot of acts instead of 2. Part 1 I believe is 3.5 hours, with 2 intermissions. Then, at least on Broadway, Part 2 was performed later that day or the next day and is about 4 hours, and I think it has 3 intermissions
Like the person above said, it's split into two parts with each part about 4 hours and split into 2 days. On top of that, each part has 3 intermissions. So it's basically like, they perform for about an hour, then get a 15 minute intermission. Perform another hour, then maybe a 45 minute intermission. Perform the last hour (and a half) and that's it for the day. And then the same thing is done for part 2 the second day. Basically, just think about it as being a 6 episode series lol.
Amazing work here 👏
I lived through the aids epidemic in both San Francisco and New York city. I was also a costume designer and have worked on the show a number of times. After I lost my sites from diabetes I went to law school. I need to correct your statement about Roy Cohn he was not the judge he was the chief prosecutor. In the US there is a huge distinction. Roy Kohn prosecuted Julius and Ethel Rosenberg he did not judge the case. It was a major victory for the justice department and for him. It must also be pointed out that before he died he was disbarred for corruption.
Just an FYI, Roy Cohn was a prosecutor, not a judge. Otherwise, nice comp summary ;)
Tysm for this!! This is brilliant :)
Roy Cohn was a lawyer, a prosecutor on the Rosenberg case. Not a judge.
if anyone has the link for this i will be eternally greatful
bravo!
Where can I watch this please!!
where can i find video of the entire play? preferably the version with andrew garfield
The world is spinning forward but... not to where we had hoped.
Where can I watch this?
2:54
Where can I watch the entire play?
You can rent it on the National Theatres streaming service I believe!
I watched this one - ruclips.net/video/HAM2pGlFqI4/видео.html
4:29
Roy Cohn was Donald Trump's right-hand man? Or McCarthy's? The video says Trump's.
Both
Queer Mormon rep
Roy wasn't the judge... this is easily fact checked come on