From PBS With unprecedented access The Shaw Festival Behind the Curtain captures the unique creative process of one of North Americas longest running most distinctive and exciting theatre experiences Each year between April and October the Shaw Festivalwhich began in 1962 with the mandate on works by George Bernard Shawpresents around 10 plays on four stages that attract patrons from all over the world Located in NiagaraontheLake Ontario Canadathe Shaws oneofakind schedule has actors and directors working on several plays at once Over eight months crews design and build sets on a finely honed schedule that is both frenetic creative and amazingly well planned and executed Follow the process of getting the play from the page to the stage as The Shaw Festival Behind the Curtain provides insight into every aspect of production at a summer theatre festival
