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Williamsburg is a real town in Virginia that has been restored to the condition it was in over 200 years ago. Buildings of interest in this town include the courthouse, governor’s house, capitol, jail...
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The location where the filming takes place is considered the ultimate set because it consists of restored Colonial buildings. Archaeologists find and uncover the sites of these historic buildings, and...
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A glimpse into the life of ground-breaking artist Jasper Johns, tracing the origins of his highly stylistic work and the birth of an art movement.
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Every December, the Columbia City Ballet performs The Nutcracker ballet. The story was written by E. T. A. Hoffman, with music composed by Tschaikovsky. This ballet masterpiece has become one of the...
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A behind-the-scenes look at this production shows that the costumes are more elaborate than the clothing worn in the Middle Ages. The actors spend a great deal of time practicing, preparing equipment...
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Gross describes how he gets started on his creative process to design a set.
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Construction begins for the current production, and Gross explains what each of the carpenters are working on.
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The theater uses a soundtrack instead of live voices so they are free to focus on working the puppets.
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Part 1 of this program takes the viewer into the early part of the period from the end of classical civilization to the revival of the learning in the West. Visitors return to the Dark Ages as they...
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she connects the pieces of her sculpture together.