Rockaby
Apr 08, 1981 · 57m
Director
Alan SchneiderOverview
A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined funereal garment. With the aid of her pre-recorded voice, W recounts the different phases of a single memory in a bid to connect with "another creature like herself" before rocking herself into an eternal sleep.
Cast of Rockaby
Crew of Rockaby
About Rockaby
What is Rockaby about?
A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined…
When was Rockaby released?
Rockaby was released on April 8, 1981.
How long is Rockaby?
Rockaby runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Rockaby?
Rockaby was directed by Alan Schneider.
Who is in the cast of Rockaby?
The cast of Rockaby includes Billie Whitelaw (W).