The Working Actor's Journey

Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's  Hamlet 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ How two Hamlets navigate the internal conflict ➤ Insights into Gertrude's role as a responder ➤ An exploration of madness and familial bonds ➤ Plus a Q&A with the team! Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Ale...

Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's  Hamlet 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Gertrude's role as a mother versus a manipulative figure ➤ The implications of madness and how it affects familial bonds ➤ Insights into the duality of Hamlet's character and his femininity Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIR...

Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's  Hamlet 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Hamlet balancing  rage and compassion towards his mother ➤ The impact of societal expectations on personal relationships ➤ A discussion on the use of sarcasm and its implications in the dialogue Featuring J. Paul Nicholas...

Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The concept of dual Hamlets and their contrasting approaches to conflict ➤ Insights into character dynamics and the emotional stakes of the play ➤ The exploration of language in Shakespeare's text, including key phrases Fe...

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's  Richard III . 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A deep dive into character motivations as Clarence faces his fate ➤ The importance of collaboration and feedback in the rehearsal process ➤ Insights into the unique challenges and discoveries of performing remotely ➤ Plus a Q&A with the artists! Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIR...

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III . 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The challenge of conveying moral conflict through performance ➤ Techniques for engaging with Shakespeare's language in a modern context ➤ The importance of pacing and timing in dramatic scenes Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden...

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III . Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The play's poetic richness , despite its often grim subject matter ➤ The profound themes of maternal love and the impact of violence on humanity ➤ The impact of Lavinia's silence and her role in the narrative ➤ Plus a Q&A with the artists! --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us conti...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Handling the emotional toll of performing intense material ➤ Discussing self-care for actors as they navigate the dark themes of the play ➤ Insight on the cyclical nature of violence in both the play and modern society --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the R...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The historical significance of cannibalism ➤ The complex relationships between Titus, Tamara, and the dark forces at play ➤ A detailed analysis of the verse , including scansion and emotional shifts within the text --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehea...

Welcome back to The Rehearsal Room: we share a recently recorded series that was our first dive into Shakespeare's  Titus ! 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Exploring the themes of vengeance and identity ➤ The role of humor and its delicate balance in a dark narrative ➤ The transformative  power of revenge and its consequences --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session...

Director Brendon Fox kicks off the question of "what happens when you take your time?" and the entire group shares their experience and ideas. This was such a wonderful and spontaneous discussion to highlight. It was taken from our Week 3 session of 2 scenes from ARCADIA: https://youtu.be/aUa7sRheup8 ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session: https://www.youtube.com/@wajpodc...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Diving deep into character motivations and their historical context ➤ The collaborative effort of the director, dramaturg, and vocal coach ➤ Q&A about the rehearsal process and discoveries made

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The complex relationships between characters ➤ The historical context and its impact on character motivations ➤ A discussion on power and legitimacy We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATR...

Welcome back to The Rehearsal Room! We begin another exceptional series from the archive. Originally recorded in January/February 2021, this has been our only (to date!) dive into Shakespeare's King John ! 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The complex relationships between characters ➤ The historical context and its impact on character motivations ➤ A discussion on power and legitimacy ---...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Going to the extreme with a character or acting choice to see how it works Discussing the  importance of pacing and its impact on performance Q&A with the artists We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 B...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Discussing the historical context of the Haypenny newspapers and their impact Examining the rich character dynamics in Shaw's work Taking a deep dive into these characters' motivations and inter-personal relationships We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCR...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the tension between characters Delving into the complexities of societal expectations Portraying these characters authentically We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Reh...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the process of working on Shaw's material for the first time Insights into character dynamics  in the play Discussion about class distinctions  present between characters We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehea...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the controversial reception  of Chekhov's work and its impact on his legacy Delving into the complex relationships  between characters in Uncle Vanya Q&A with the group  about the process and what they learned We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg:  https://www.chekhovplays.com/home   --- 🛑 SUBSCRIB...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: The psychological tension  with the characters during a stormy night The motivations and frustrations  expressed throughout the scene Vanya's emotional turmoil  and existential reflections We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg:  https://www.chekhovplays.com/home   --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next r...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Delving into themes of aging, longing, and existential despair Uncovering the subtext and motivations  behind the characters' words Examining the frustrations and desires on this stormy night We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg:  https://www.chekhovplays.com/home   --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our nex...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ▶ Exploring Chekhov's characters and their complex relationships ▶ Discussing the impact of beauty and its ephemeral nature in the play ▶ Examining the themes of longing and self-worth We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg:  https://www.chekhovplays.com/home   --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehea...

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Delving into the dynamics of power  and how it shapes the characters' choices throughout the play Exploring the  nuances of familial loyalty Q&A with the artists! We dive into the scene where Lear and his two daughters quarrel over what how much of an entourage he needs - Act 2, Scene 4. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECO...