Paul Kathner interviewed by Lee Christofis [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4200549
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Kathner, Paul, 1935-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 3 sound files (ca. 177 min.)
- Summary:
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Paul Kathner discusses his family background; his family’s interest in the arts; schooling in Sydney; religion; memories of his first trip to the theatre; memories of WWII; the expense and popularity of the theatre historically and currently; working as an office boy for the J.C. Williamson theatre company; working as a set designer for J.C. Williamson; working for St. Martin's Theatre; working for the Australian Ballet; starting the Scenic Studios production company; working at The Independent Theatre and the Theatre Royal; various set, scene and interior designs that he has created; various productions that he worked on; colleagues and key figures in the theatre scene at the time.
Kathner discusses his mentors and influences; changes in theatre design conventions; professional painters in theatre design; the difference between painters as artists and painters as theatre designers; the role of theatre design in a production; painting and design processes, methods and techniques; his views regarding what makes a good set; the role of artistic directors in productions; the relationship between theatre and fashion; modern set design and trends; built sets; the relationship between music and set design; retirement; wanting to spend more time painting; odd jobs; going to the opera and ballet; reflections on his career; friendships; artistic inspiration.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on August 25, 2007 at North Melbourne, Vic.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (8 p.) and corrected transcript (typescript, 68 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Painters
- Other authors/contributors:
- Christofis, Lee, 1948-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2077 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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