Shakespeare Symposium Keynote
John Houseman
Friday, 03 Apr 1987 at 8:00 pm – Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building, Iowa State Center
John Houseman has a 50-year career as stage actor, director, teacher, and author, and is co-founder of The Acting Company. He became known for his highly publicized collaboration with director Orson Welles from their days in the Federal Theatre Project through to the production of Citizen Kane, and his collaboration with writer Raymond Chandler. He is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Charles W. Kingsfield in the 1973 film The Paper Chase, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.