Feb 082011
 

What’s in a Fiasco?  Ben Steinfeld breaks it down for you.  Co-founder Ben Steinfeld explains the principles guiding the founding and direction of the Fiasco Theater Company.

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.

Click here to view Sonnet 128.

Click here to view a fully scanned version of the text.

Jan 122011
 

What is a saucy jack?  What is a virginal?  Find out in this breakdown.

Master teacher Charles Tuthill’s lyrical deconstruction of Sonnet 128 illuminates the imagery, metaphors and wordplay at work in Shakespeare’s favorite poetic motif.

Click here to read Sonnet 128.

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.

Click here to view a fully scanned version of the text.