The Catherine Wheel (1982)
Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking Heads front man David Byrne. Adapted for television by Tharp from the original Broadway production, this memorable performance showcases the talents of dancers Sara Rudner, Jennifer Way, Tom Rawe, Katie Glasner, Raymond Kurshals, Shelly Washington, Christine Uchida and John Carrafa.
Director: Twyla Tharp
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Sara Rudner as Leader |
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Jennifer Way as Mother |
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Tom Rawe as Father |
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Kate Glasner as Sister |
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Raymond Kurshals as Brother |
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Shelley Washington as Maid |
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Christine Uchida as Pet |
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John Carrafa as Poet |
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Richard Colton as Chorus |
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William Whitener as Chorus |
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John Malashock as Chorus |
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Mary Ann Kellogg as Chorus |
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Shelley Freydont as Chorus |
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Keith Young as Chorus |
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Barbara Hoom as Chorus |
| Directing | Twyla Tharp | Director |
| Art | Santo Loquasto | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lee Halls | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Dean Humphreys | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | Jill Marshall | Post-Production Manager |
| Production | Alan Yentob | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anna Marie Hollander | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Visual Effects | Dave Jervis | Visual Effects |
| Lighting | Jennifer Tipton | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Werner Sherer | Hair Supervisor |
| Sound | David Byrne | Music |
| Production | Bob Marshland | Coordinating Producer |
| Production | Doug Gray | Production Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | John S. Yullie | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Production | Debbie Lepsinger | Production Manager |
| Editing | Dave King | Editor |
| Production | Rhoda Grauer | Executive Producer |
| Art | Speed Hopkins | Art Direction |
| Sound | Richard Manton | Sound Recordist |
| Lighting | Gregory C. MacPherson | Lighting Coordinator |
