Q&A with Terrence McNally

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Every Act of Life co-cinematographer
Michael Lee Stever unveils Q&A. 

It was the perfect storm of hard work and networking followed by fate stepping in to afford filmmaker Michael Lee Stever (Broadway: The Golden Age, Resurrecting Carrie, Abducted in Plain Sight) the opportunity to serve as co-cinematographer on the film Every Act of Life.

The critically lauded documentary chronicles the unparalleled achievements, ups and downs of legendary playwright Terrence McNally.  

Stever had filmed numerous interviews, verite and also reviewed Terrence’s polarizing AIDS drama Mothers and Sons with TheaterPizzazz editor in chief Sandi Durell when low and behold, his longtime compatriot and former Drama Desk President Isa Goldberg referred him to director Jeff Kaufman. Kaufman reached out to Stever with the idea of wanting to utilize some of his Mothers and Sons premiere footage in his documentary and the collaborative spark was lit. It’s been a genuine whirlwind ever since.  

Tom Kirdahy, Terrence McNally, Marcia Ross, Jeff Kaufman

Stever is excited to share this never before seen Q&A filmed during Every Act of Life’s New York City premiere. Moderated by Frank Rich it features Jeff Kaufman, Terrence McNally, Tyne Daly, Nathan Lane, Joe Mantello and F.
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Murray Abraham. “Jeff and his keenly gifted producer wife Marcia Ross, Terrence, his husband Tom Kirdahy and their entire team have been so gracious and we’re all simply enamored at the honor of working along side this theatrical genius, Terrence McNally.” Recalls Stever. “His ‘In it for the long haul’ spirit has inspired us beyond measure, and now that he’s just recently slipped away, it makes these moments and this historic documentary Every Act of Life all the more powerful. Jeff Kaufman and a veritable who’s who cast have created a magical cinematic time capsule which has become required viewing. Not simply to get a keener understanding into Terrence’s life and history, but to see how our beloved theater is and will forever remain the life blood of our collective human species.
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Few playwrights managed to hit us in the gut like Terrence did, and even fewer could punch us with such ferocity then follow it up with a belly laugh that could soothe even the most savage societal onslaught. Rest in peace dear Terrence, you are a true hero for our age.
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To watch the full documentary, PBS is offering it for free through April 1. It is also available on Amazon Prime. Here’s the PBS link:
https://tinyurl.com/vuzh32p

Video and photos by Michael Lee Stever