Women in Theatre- Cherry Jones

Actress Cherry Jones received her first Tony Award nomination in 1991 and has won the award twice, for her roles in "Doubt" (2005) and "The Heiress" (1995). She discusses being cast as "single gals" and "warrior women," and her tendency to work primarily with female playwrights because they create more interesting and stronger female characters. Ms. Jones also speaks of the importance of government funding of the arts. (Tape Date: 1/10/2003) The acclaimed television series 'Women in Theatre' provides a unique look into the lives of some of the gifted women who create and sustain theatre in the United States -- with major directors, designers, actors, lyricists, composers and producers -- conducted by Linda Winer, theatre critic for Newsday. The series' theme song is "The Glamorous Life" from 'A Little Night Music' by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Alex Rybeck, noted pianist and music director. Watch more at http://www.tv.cuny.edu/series/womenin...