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Dawn Didawick from 2018

The Working Actor's Journey

Release Date: 12/28/2025

"Sworn to Silence" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 5. Final Session - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ The tension and intrigue that fill Hamlet's encounter with the Ghost ➀ Exploring the themes of secrecy and trust as Hamlet asks his friends to swear silence ➀ Hamlet's emotional journey as he grapples with these revelations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy;...

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"A Son's Oath" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 5. Week 2 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ Hamlet's emotional journey following his encounter with the Ghost ➀ The complexities of the Ghost's character and his impact on Hamlet ➀ Exploring how Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus navigate the revelations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us...

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"A Father's Plea" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 5. Week 1 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ Exploring the complex relationship between Hamlet and the Ghost ➀ Insights into the Ghost's motivations and emotional turmoil ➀ The implications of revenge and Hamlet's moral dilemmas We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space...

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"The Journey Begins" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 3-4. Final Session - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ A deep examination of the dynamics between Hamlet, Horatio, and the Ghost ➀ Insights into Polonius’ role and his influence on Ophelia and Laertes ➀ How Ophelia is often misrepresented in traditional interpretations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your...

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"The Ghost's Revelation" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 3-4. Week 3 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ Exploring the relationship between Hamlet and the ghost, focusing on memory and loss ➀ An analysis of language and punctuation in Hamlet's initial lines ➀ Insights Marcellus' and Horatio's fears regarding the ghost's intentions We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy;...

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"Ophelia's Strength" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 3-4. Week 2 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ Reframing Ophelia as a strong, self-aware woman rather than a passive character ➀ The dynamic of Polonius' family, exploring familial duty and societal expectations ➀ How the characters' relationships influence the unfolding tragedy of the play We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free...

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"The Ties that Bind" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 3-4. Week 1 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ A deep dive into the relationships between Laertes, Ophelia, and Polonius ➀ An examination of Ophelia's agency and her struggle within her family and society ➀ Insights into familial duty and how it influences the characters’ decisions We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all...

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"A Complex Web" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 2. FINAL *Bonus* Session - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ A thorough examination of Claudius' character, that he's more than just a villain ➀ The significance of word choice and delivery to convey deeper meanings in the lines ➀ A focus on physicality in performance and how it enhances the emotional stakes We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free...

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"Secrets of Elsinore" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 2. Week 4 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ A detailed analysis of Hamlet's emotional state following his father's death ➀ Insights into Horatio's loyalty and the significance of friendship in the face of tragedy ➀ The importance of pauses with regard to the tension and urgency of the scene *** These sessions are...

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"The Garden of Grief" in HAMLET: Act 1, Sc 2. Week 3 - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room

The Working Actor's Journey

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➀ An exploration of Hamlet's struggle with his mother's hasty remarriage ➀ Insights into Hamlet's responsibilities as a prince and his personal anguish ➀ The importance of staging and audience engagement in conveying Hamlet's emotions *** These sessions are free for all to...

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From 2018, here's our interview with the wonderful actress Dawn Didawick, who took her final curtain call on December 21, 2025 at age 84. We discuss dealing with fear, having mentors, how to keep working, passing it on and being respectful - and lots more. With a career spanning 50+ years, she accomplished so much and will be missed by all who knew her! I'm grateful to have worked with and learned from her as a young actor - she was always so generous and helpful. Our love goes out to Harry, her husband of 47 years.

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