The State of Shakespeare

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: Lion King and Hamlet, Oh My!

Jan 172012

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How are the Lion King and Shakespeare related? Simple propositions. Listen to Gareth Saxe explain how working on the Lion King proves that Theater remains a vital form of expression and acts as a Theater history lesson at the same time.

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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: The Power of Theatre

Jan 102012

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Celeste Ciulla as Titania

What does Gary Burghoff have in common with Tea and Sympathy ? Both moved Celeste Ciulla with the strength of their theatricality. Listen as Celeste reveals why she thinks Theater is such a powerful force for good.

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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 Stabbed

Nov 102011

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What does an actor do when he’s been badly wounded during a production? Play on, of course! Want to know why David McCann appeared in the Weekly World News? Listen here.

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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: Origin Story

Aug 102011

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One good thing about finding yourself suddenly out-of-work is . . . finding yourself. How can one bad date lead to a life-changing inspiration? In the case of John Douglas Thompson, the play was the thing. Listen to his amazing journey from businessman to actor.

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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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