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Working (1982)

1982-04-13 · 1h 29m · EN
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This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

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Stephen SchwartzDirectorKirk BrowningDirector

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Studs TerkelStuds TerkelHimself - HostStuds TerkelStuds TerkelHimself - HostBarry BostwickBarry BostwickSteelworkerScatman CrothersScatman CrothersParking AttendantBarbara BrowningBarbara BrowningEditorVernee WatsonVernee WatsonSecretaryJay GarnerJay GarnerCorporate ExecutiveBilly JayneBilly JayneNewsboyBarbara BarrieBarbara BarrieSchoolteacherCarole SchwartzCarole SchwartzSupermarket CheckerBill BeyersBill BeyersBoxboyFausto BarajasFausto BarajasMigrant Worker

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Stage showLive theatre

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityStage Show · Live TheatreDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference304360 · 111821Actor preference113722 · 67668 · 1130

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What is Working about?

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

How long is Working?

Working has a runtime of 89 minutes.