Feb 112011
 

Cymbeline; Act 2, Scene 2
Iachimo
February 11, 2011

If the story is in the words, how does an actor become the language?  In this interview, Fiasco Theatre Company founder and company member Ben Steinfeld takes us on an inspirational, spirited and thought-provoking exploration of Iachimo’s trunk speech from Act 2, Scene 2 of Cymbeline.

Click here to view Cymbeline; Act II, Scene ii.

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Jan 122011
 

Sonnet 128
January 12, 2011

What is it about Shakespeare’s sonnets which so confounds editors, scholars and theater makers?  In this interview, master teacher Charles Tuthill tickles out the music of Sonnet 128.  Mr. Tuthill defends the verse… and delivers a passionate challenge to young actors.

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Nov 172010
 

Henry VIII; Act 2, Scene 3
Lady Anne Boleyn
November 17, 2010

Actress Margaret Loesser Robinson believes that the way to Henry the Eighth’s (and Shakespeare’s) heart is through the stomach.  In other words: trust your gut.

Click here to view Henry VII, Act II, Scene 3.

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Oct 272010
 

All’s Well that Ends Well: Act 2, Scene 2
Helena
October 27, 2010

What’s up with those those “big honkin’ pauses?”  Our interview with Ellen Adair examines Helena’s speech from All’s Well that Ends Well (Act I, Sc 3.)  Jim and Gerritt leave no textual stone unturned.  The State of Shakespeare’s inaugural podcast, from October 27th, 2010.   Listen and get “little stars in your body.”

Click here to view All’s Well That Ends Well; Act I, Scene iii.

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