Facing Page & Luke Forbes: Richard III

Oct 232012
 

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Richard III: Act 1, Scene 2
Richard (Duke of Gloucester)
October 5, 2012

Will Shakespeare be lost in translation, or can a play transcend transcription?  It’s a question that will be put to the test in an audacious new production.  Using the No Fear Shakespeare text, Facing Page Productions is staging a plain English version of Richard III.   Will it open the door to more Shakespeare fans?  Luke Forbes plays the titular character in a version that focuses more on the plot and the main character, less on the historical underpinnings.  What is lost and what is gained when Shakespeare’s most famous villain takes the stage spouting prose from someone else’s pen?  You be the judge as you listen to Richard’s monologue from Act 2, Scene 1.

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Blake Hackler and Ken Schatz: Clowns and Fools.

Sep 042012
 

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The Merchant of Venice Act 2, Scene 2 Launcelot

King Lear; Act 3, Scene 2
The Fool

July 18, 2012

What happens when you mix a clown and a fool?  Serious Fun.  Wherefore fools and clowns in the motley fabric of Shakespeare’s plays?  What are the pitfalls of pratfalls?  Blake Hackler and Ken Schatz have a rousing discussion about playing Shakespeare’s Clowns and Fools. In it we talk about accepting your inner fool, addressing the audience, truth telling and “you”-gling!  As Launcelot from Act II, Scene ii of The Merchant of Venice and the Fool from Act III, Scene ii of King Lear, our guests throw wide the window to the world of infinite jest.  Join us in the “gymnasium of juxtaposition” – this one goes to 100!

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Tyler Moss

Jul 022012
 

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Hamlet; Act II, Scene ii
Hamlet
June 12, 2012

The Play’s the thing.  Fusing three existing versions, Tyler Moss and the Shakespeare Forum have created a unique production of Hamlet.  In the latest interview from The State of Shakespeare, Tyler performs the “I have lost all my mirth” speech from Act II, Scene ii of Hamlet.  Tyler talks about the Bad Quarto, prose v. verse, making choices based on personal response to the text and using the audience.  And we introduce a new segment that will be sure to entice our most ardent Bardologists.  Have a go!

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Markus Potter

Feb 272012
 

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Hamlet; Act 2, Scene 2
Hamlet
February 27, 2012

Have at it!  Markus Potter attacks “the beast” – Oh what a rogue and peasant slave am I – from Hamlet Act II, Scene ii.  In the latest interview from The State of Shakespeare we compare the Folio and another version, breath, we talk the music of the verse and Markus throws down the glove in a most unusual way.  Join us, we’re talking Shakespeare.

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Gareth Saxe

Jan 172012
 

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Hamlet; Act 3, Scene 1
Hamlet
January 17, 2012

Get dirty! Dive in and explore Hamlet’s iconic “To be or not to be” speech with Gareth Saxe.  The interview explores Shakespeare in the digital age, trusting the text and playing the action. Gareth urges actors to conquer their fears by jumping in and getting messy.  Set your imagination on fire with this interview from Act 3, Scene 1 of Hamlet.

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Celeste Ciulla

Jan 102012
 

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Julius Caesar: Act 1, Scene 2
Cassius
January 10, 2012

Ay, Eye and I – get to the bottom of these one syllable words during our interview with actress Celeste Ciulla.  Featuring Cassius speech from Act 1, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar, Celeste tackles Greek myths, thorny thought puzzles and makes it all sound easy in the latest from the State of Shakespeare.

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David McCann

Nov 102011
 

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Richard Il Act IV, Scene i
The Bishop of Carlisle
November 10, 2011

“Marry. God forbid!”  The Bishop of Carlisle risks his life to confront a rebellious mob bent on stripping away Richard II’s crown.  Actor David McCann takes us to the point of no return in this piece from Shakespeare’s Richard II, Act IV, Scene 1.

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John Douglas Thompson

Aug 102011
 

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Hamlet; Act 3, Scene 2 – Hamlet
Much Ado; Act 2, Scene 3 – Benedick
August 10, 2011

How does an actor stay truthful to the character? For John Douglas Thompson, an actor celebrated for his physical approach, the answer is surprising: follow his thoughts.  Listen along as John takes on two cerebral but very different heroes – Hamlet and Benedick, in the latest interview from the State of Shakespeare.

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Click here to view Much Ado About Nothing; Act II, Scene iii.

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Ben Steinfeld

Feb 112011
 

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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.

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Charles Tuthill

Jan 122011
 

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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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