Drew Lichtenberg

Feb 242025
 

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Shakespeare in the U.S.
February 24, 2025

As the Artistic Producer and Dramaturg at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., Drew Lichtenberg has a front-row seat to the unfolding drama at one of the globe’s most powerful artistic and political nexuses. In a recent essay for The New York Times, he shared hard truths about the state of Shakespeare in contemporary America. Over the past half-decade, the number of Shakespeare productions has declined steeply. What might be driving this trend, and is it likely to change?

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John Ahlin

Feb 082025
 

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Falstaff; Act 4, Scene 2
Henry IV, Part 2
January 10, 2025

Falstaff is Shakespeare’s greatest comic creation.  John Ahlin is the greatest ‘Simon Says’ player in the world.   Discover how this talent helped launch a career that has seen him play the role sixteen times… and counting.   Just don’t call it a bit!

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Graham Stevens

Sep 202024
 

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Macbeth; Act 3, Scene 1
Macbeth
September 20, 2024

From Whiffenpoof to Macbeth.  Graham Stevens has worn many hats in his career, none of which fits as comfortably as Macbeth’s crown. How does he bring all of his diversity of skills to bear in the role of the Scottish King? And it isn’t just the kilt…

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Vanessa Morosco

Jul 312024
 

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The American Shakespeare Center
July 30, 2024

Vanessa Morosco likes asking the big questions. As Executive Director of the American Shakespeare Center, she is perfectly positioned to do just that. Using Original Practices, Vanessa and ASC are re-centering the focus on Shakespeare for the 21st Century.

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Jasmine Bracey

Jun 282024
 

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Henry IV, Part I; Act 5, Scene 1
Worcester
June 30, 2024

Inside-out or outside-in?  Accomplished stage actor and teacher Jasmine Bracey gives Stanislvaski his due, but argues for a more visceral approach to crafting character.  Either way, her objective is all about change.

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Rod Kinter

May 302024
 

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Fight Direction
Shakespeare
May 30, 2024

There’s more to choreographing stage combat than beating shields and bashing heads. Fight Director Rod Kinter works closely with Actors, Directors and Designers on “Designing the Fight”. Safety and repeatability are paramount, but swords are optional.

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Jason King Jones

Apr 302024
 

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Ben Steinfeld 2.0

Mar 122024
 

https://media.blubrry.com/stateofshakespeare/www.stateofshakespeare.com/TSS/Media/BenSteinfeld2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Youtube Music | RSS Pericles; Act 5, Scene 1 Pericles and MarinaMarch 12, 2024 We welcome one of our favorite guests back to the State of Shakespeare.  Ben Steinfeld catches us up on his own epic journey and on

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Yao Dogbe

Feb 282024
 

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Stephen Charles Marzolf

Jan 222024
 

https://media.blubrry.com/stateofshakespeare/www.stateofshakespeare.com/TSS/Media/StevenMarzolf.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Youtube Music | RSS The Tempest; Act 4, Scene 1 ProsperoJanuary 16, 2024 To the uninitiated, northwest Arkansas may sound like an unlikely paradise for an actor.  But as Shakespeare’s Prospero shows us, magic is found where you choose to

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