The Working Actor's Journey
In The Working Actor's Journey, hear from amazing teachers, role models, and mentors about their lifelong careers. Learn from those who have been acting professionally for decades—to see exactly how they approach the work, what decisions and resources have made the biggest impacts on their artistic lives, and to hear their struggles and successes in the business. How do great actors work? What do they actually do? Let’s find out. These conversations are a virtual toolbox for actors, full of techniques, advice, and lessons learned.
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Misalliance (2 scenes), Week 2: "Duty and Desire" - The Rehearsal Room
04/15/2025
Misalliance (2 scenes), Week 2: "Duty and Desire" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will work on the following scenes: The opening between Johnny and Bentley A later exchange with Hypatia and Percival Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Misalliance Team - with artists in California, Pennsylvania and New York! DIRECTOR: Erika Rolfsrud JOHNNY: J. Paul Nicholas BENTLEY: Nathan Agin HYPATIA: Michele Schultz PERCIVAL: Dylan La Rocque More about this group and artist bios: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/april-2025-misalliance-two-scenes --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
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Misalliance (2 scenes), Week 1: "Class and Conflict" - The Rehearsal Room
04/08/2025
Misalliance (2 scenes), Week 1: "Class and Conflict" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will work on the following scenes: The opening between Johnny and Bentley A later exchange with Hypatia and Percival Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Misalliance Team - with artists in California, Pennsylvania and New York! DIRECTOR: Erika Rolfsrud JOHNNY: J. Paul Nicholas BENTLEY: Nathan Agin HYPATIA: Michele Schultz PERCIVAL: Dylan La Rocque More about this group and artist bios: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/april-2025-misalliance-two-scenes --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
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Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Final Session: "Echoes of the Past" - The Rehearsal Room
04/01/2025
Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Final Session: "Echoes of the Past" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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: --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the first half of Act 2. Follow along with the play . Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in CA, Chicago, and New Zealand! DIRECTOR: Libby Appel VOICE COACH: Ursula Meyer DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley PROFESSOR: Alberto Isaac SONYA: Deidrie Henry MARINA: Jully Lee VANYA: Howard Leder YELENA: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka ASTROV: Corey Hedy More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #dramaturg #russia #russiantheatre #chekhov #unclevanya #vanya #libbyappel
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Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 3: "The Weight of Regret" - The Rehearsal Room
03/25/2025
Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 3: "The Weight of Regret" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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: --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the first half of Act 2. Follow along with the play . Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in CA, Chicago, and New Zealand! DIRECTOR: Libby Appel VOICE COACH: Ursula Meyer DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley PROFESSOR: Alberto Isaac SONYA: Deidrie Henry MARINA: Jully Lee VANYA: Howard Leder YELENA: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka ASTROV: Corey Hedy More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #dramaturg #russia #russiantheatre #chekhov #unclevanya #vanya #libbyappel
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Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 2: "Conflict and Desire" - The Rehearsal Room
03/18/2025
Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 2: "Conflict and Desire" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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: --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the first half of Act 2. Follow along with the play . Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in CA, Chicago, and New Zealand! DIRECTOR: Libby Appel VOICE COACH: Ursula Meyer DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley PROFESSOR: Alberto Isaac SONYA: Deidrie Henry MARINA: Jully Lee VANYA: Howard Leder YELENA: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka ASTROV: Corey Hedy More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #dramaturg #russia #russiantheatre #chekhov #unclevanya #vanya #libbyappel
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Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 1: "Love, Loss and Longing" - The Rehearsal Room
03/11/2025
Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 1: "Love, Loss and Longing" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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: --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the first half of Act 2. Follow along with the play . Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in CA, Chicago, and New Zealand! DIRECTOR: Libby Appel VOICE COACH: Ursula Meyer DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley PROFESSOR: Alberto Isaac SONYA: Deidrie Henry MARINA: Jully Lee VANYA: Howard Leder YELENA: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka ASTROV: Corey Hedy More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #dramaturg #russia #russiantheatre #chekhov #unclevanya #vanya #libbyappel
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King Lear - Final Session: "The Art of Character and Conflict" - The Rehearsal Room
03/04/2025
King Lear - Final Session: "The Art of Character and Conflict" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 2, Scene 4 - Lear quarrels bitterly with her and with Regan Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in NJ, NY and CA! DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso (listen to our ) LEAR: Randall Duk Kim GONERIL: Jeanne Sakata () REGAN: Lizzie King-Hall CORNWALL: Thomas Farber More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in June 2023, now released from the archive! ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: https://amzn.to/3xdt012 --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #kinglear #king #englishhistory #englishplaywright #britishhistory #acting #actor #director #firstfolio
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King Lear - Week 3: "The Unraveling of Lear" - The Rehearsal Room
02/25/2025
King Lear - Week 3: "The Unraveling of Lear" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include: Discussing the importance of props in Shakespearean plays and their role in storytelling Examining the arcs of Lear, Goneril, and Regan as they navigate power struggles Tracing the characters from the beginning of the play, looking at how their relationships evolve and the consequences of their choices 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! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 2, Scene 4 - Lear quarrels bitterly with her and with Regan Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in NJ, NY and CA! DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso (listen to our ) LEAR: Randall Duk Kim GONERIL: Jeanne Sakata () REGAN: Lizzie King-Hall CORNWALL: Thomas Farber More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in June 2023, now released from the archive! ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: https://amzn.to/3xdt012 --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #kinglear #king #englishhistory #englishplaywright #britishhistory #acting #actor #director #firstfolio
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King Lear - Week 2: "Unpacking Shakespeare's Punctuation" - The Rehearsal Room
02/18/2025
King Lear - Week 2: "Unpacking Shakespeare's Punctuation" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the emotional relationship of Lear and his daughters How punctuation in Shakespeare's text informs performance Discussing the importance of spontaneity in portraying characters 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! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 2, Scene 4 - Lear quarrels bitterly with her and with Regan Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in NJ, NY and CA! DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso (listen to our ) LEAR: Randall Duk Kim GONERIL: Jeanne Sakata () REGAN: Lizzie King-Hall CORNWALL: Thomas Farber More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in June 2023, now released from the archive! ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: https://amzn.to/3xdt012 --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #kinglear #king #englishhistory #englishplaywright #britishhistory #acting #actor #director #firstfolio
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King Lear - Week 1: "The Fragility of Authority and Family Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
02/11/2025
King Lear - Week 1: "The Fragility of Authority and Family Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
We dive into the scene where Lear and his two daughters quarrel over what how much of an entourage he needs. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: The intricate dynamics between Lear and his daughters, revealing the complexities of love and power Delving into the emotional weight of familial relationships and the impact of aging on identity Discussions on the nature of theater and its role in reflecting humanity --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 2, Scene 4 - Lear quarrels bitterly with her and with Regan Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in NJ, NY and CA! DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso (listen to our ) LEAR: Randall Duk Kim GONERIL: Jeanne Sakata () REGAN: Lizzie King-Hall CORNWALL: Thomas Farber More about this group and artist bios: **Originally recorded in June 2023, now released from the archive! ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: https://amzn.to/3xdt012 --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor. #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #kinglear #king #englishhistory #englishplaywright #britishhistory #acting #actor #director #firstfolio
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Final Session: "The Quest for Knowledge" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
02/04/2025
Final Session: "The Quest for Knowledge" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
It's our final session of 2 scenes with Septimus! 🏁 In this session, highlights include: The complexities of Septimus and Thomasina's relationship Exploring the nuances and humor within Stoppard's text Discussing the importance of collaboration and encouragement in the rehearsal process Q&A with the cast about their discoveries throughout the month --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists across the US in CA, NY, and MA! DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox DRAMATURG: Kathryn Moncrief SEPTIMUS (1.1): Geoffrey Wade THOMASINA (1.1): Téa Guarino SEPTIMUS (2.6): Christopher Guilmet LADY CROOM (2.6): Jennifer Le Blanc JELLABY (1.1 and 2.6): James Newcomb More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scenes: Act 1, Scene 1 – with Septimus, Thomasina and Jellaby Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom Follow along with the play . #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 3: "The Dance of Discovery" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
01/28/2025
Week 3: "The Dance of Discovery" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
Welcome back to 2 scenes with Septimus! 🏁 In this session, highlights include: The complex relationship between Septimus and Lady Croom Delving into the intimacy and tension of their exchanges Unpacking the themes of knowledge and deception as secrets unravel --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists across the US in CA, NY, and MA! DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox DRAMATURG: Kathryn Moncrief SEPTIMUS (1.1): Geoffrey Wade THOMASINA (1.1): Téa Guarino SEPTIMUS (2.6): Christopher Guilmet LADY CROOM (2.6): Jennifer Le Blanc JELLABY (1.1 and 2.6): James Newcomb More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scenes: Act 1, Scene 1 – with Septimus, Thomasina and Jellaby Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom Follow along with the play . #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 2: "Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
01/21/2025
Week 2: "Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
Welcome back to 2 scenes with Septimus! 🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the dynamics between Septimus and Jellaby Delving into the philosophical debates on free will and determinism Witnessing the intensity of Lady Croom's confrontation with Septimus Unpacking the symbolism of rice pudding and its deeper implications --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists across the US in CA, NY, and MA! DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox DRAMATURG: Kathryn Moncrief SEPTIMUS (1.1): Geoffrey Wade THOMASINA (1.1): Téa Guarino SEPTIMUS (2.6): Christopher Guilmet LADY CROOM (2.6): Jennifer Le Blanc JELLABY (1.1 and 2.6): James Newcomb More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scenes: Act 1, Scene 1 – with Septimus, Thomasina and Jellaby Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom Follow along with the play . #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 1: "Curiosity and Carnal Embrace" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
01/14/2025
Week 1: "Curiosity and Carnal Embrace" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
Welcome to 2 scenes with Septimus! It's our first time diving into this brilliant and hilarious play, so let's get right to it... 🏁 In our first session, highlights include: Exploring the intellectual curiosity and wonder this play The complex dynamics between Septimus and the other characters Understanding the nuances of the relationships and their implications Insights into the historical context and its influence on character development --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists across the US in CA, NY, and MA! DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox DRAMATURG: Kathryn Moncrief SEPTIMUS (1.1): Geoffrey Wade THOMASINA (1.1): Téa Guarino SEPTIMUS (2.6): Christopher Guilmet LADY CROOM (2.6): Jennifer Le Blanc JELLABY (1.1 and 2.6): James Newcomb More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scenes: Act 1, Scene 1 – with Septimus, Thomasina and Jellaby Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom Follow along with the play . #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Final Session - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
12/24/2024
Final Session - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our third and final session, highlights include: Exploring the duality and transformation of Richard and Bolingbroke Delving into the emotional weight of kingship and its consequences Insights into the intimate versus public nature of Richard's deposition Plus, Q&A with the artists! --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Will Block DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad Sharing the roles of RICHARD and BOLINGBROKE: Jamal Douglas and Nick Cagle More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 4, Scene 1 - Richard formally deposes himself (from Richard's entrance until his exit) Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Check out David and Ben Crystal's work on original pronunciation for a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s language: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #richardii #shakespeare #textwork #deposed #king --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 2 - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
12/17/2024
Week 2 - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our second session, highlights include: Richard's journey from power to vulnerability Bolingbroke's internal conflict and familial ties Exploring Richard's private moments with Bolingbroke --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Will Block DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad Sharing the roles of RICHARD and BOLINGBROKE: Jamal Douglas and Nick Cagle More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 4, Scene 1 - Richard formally deposes himself (from Richard's entrance until his exit) Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Check out David and Ben Crystal's work on original pronunciation for a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s language: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #richardii #shakespeare #textwork #deposed #king --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 1 - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
12/10/2024
Week 1 - Richard II - (Act 4, Sc 1) The king deposed - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our first session, highlights include: Exploring the intimacy and public display in Richard II's deposition scene The power of language and its ability to shift the room's energy Understanding the relationship dynamics between Richard and Bolingbroke Insights into historical context and its influence on performance --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Will Block DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad Sharing the roles of RICHARD and BOLINGBROKE: Jamal Douglas and Nick Cagle More about this group and artist bios: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on the following scene: Act 4, Scene 1 - Richard formally deposes himself (from Richard's entrance until his exit) Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Check out David and Ben Crystal's work on original pronunciation for a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s language: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #richardii #shakespeare #textwork #deposed #king --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Final Session - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
12/03/2024
Final Session - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our final session, highlights include: The power of acting to explore forbidden emotions and thoughts Using a word's actual meaning vs. personal interpretations Italian run-through rehearsals - the purpose and expectations A Q&A with the artists! ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport LEONTES: Christopher Guilmet HERMIONE: Shannone Lee Clair ANTIGONUS: J. Paul Nicholas More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 2, Scene 1 and Act 3, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale: Leontes has Hermione arrested for adultery and treason Hermione tries to defend herself in open court Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 3 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
11/26/2024
Week 3 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our third week, highlights include: Geoffrey's exercise to help actors connect Exploring the psychological aspects of jealousy Transitions from personal to royal plural pronouns ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport LEONTES: Christopher Guilmet HERMIONE: Shannone Lee Clair ANTIGONUS: J. Paul Nicholas More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 2, Scene 1 and Act 3, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale: Leontes has Hermione arrested for adultery and treason Hermione tries to defend herself in open court Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 2 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
11/19/2024
Week 2 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our second week, highlights include: Deciding on the beats of the scene - what each is "called" Bringing Leontes back to sanity vs. punishing him Exploring the meaning of "I'll keep her in the stables" ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport LEONTES: Christopher Guilmet HERMIONE: Shannone Lee Clair ANTIGONUS: J. Paul Nicholas More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 2, Scene 1 and Act 3, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale: Leontes has Hermione arrested for adultery and treason Hermione tries to defend herself in open court Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 1 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
11/12/2024
Week 1 - The Winter's Tale - Hermione's arrest/defense - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our first week, highlights include: the play as a tragic comedy and its significance in Shakespeare's career Leontes sudden and irrational jealousy towards his wife, Hermione. the importance of pacing and punctuation in the text. ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - we have artists in LA, San Diego, Philly, and New York! DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport LEONTES: Christopher Guilmet HERMIONE: Shannone Lee Clair ANTIGONUS: J. Paul Nicholas More about this group: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/winterstale-hermione-arrest-defense-week-1 ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 2, Scene 1 and Act 3, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale: Leontes has Hermione arrested for adultery and treason Hermione tries to defend herself in open court Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Final Session - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
11/05/2024
Final Session - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our fourth and final week, highlights include: The warrior character of Macbeth and comedic moments with Lady Macbeth Diving into the imagery of "spongy officers" Analyzing the power dynamics in relationships A Q&A with the artists! ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Jaelyn, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport MACBETH: Mark Lawson LADY MACBETH: Meaghan Boeing More about this group: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/october-2024-macbeth-2-scenes/ ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 1, Scene 7 and Act 2, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We’ll explore the relationship of MACBETH and LADY MACBETH: Macbeth questioning Duncan’s murder and Lady Macbeth creating a plan Macbeth returning from Duncan’s murder, horrified by what he’s done Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 3 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
10/29/2024
Week 3 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our third week, highlights include: The use of hypotheticals and future tenses What "the poor cat in the adage" really means The staccato delivery in Lady Macbeth's lines Plus - could "Macbeth" become a Christmas play?? 🎄🤶 ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Jaelyn, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport MACBETH: Mark Lawson LADY MACBETH: Meaghan Boeing More about this group: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/october-2024-macbeth-2-scenes/ ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 1, Scene 7 and Act 2, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We’ll explore the relationship of MACBETH and LADY MACBETH: Macbeth questioning Duncan’s murder and Lady Macbeth creating a plan Macbeth returning from Duncan’s murder, horrified by what he’s done Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Director Robert Goldsby from 2019
10/28/2024
Director Robert Goldsby from 2019
From 2019, our interview with prolific director Robert Goldsby, on the aliveness of Molière, making clear transitions, and being blissfully happy. Bob took his final curtain call on October 27, 2024 at age 97. With a career spanning 60+ years, he accomplished so much and he'll be missed by all who knew him!
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Week 2 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
10/22/2024
Week 2 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our second week, highlights include: Macbeth's soliloquy and chaotic dialogue Lady Macbeth's role in the scenes Macbeth's influence on Halloween and Harry Potter ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Jaelyn, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport MACBETH: Mark Lawson LADY MACBETH: Meaghan Boeing More about this group: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/october-2024-macbeth-2-scenes/ ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 1, Scene 7 and Act 2, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We’ll explore the relationship of MACBETH and LADY MACBETH: Macbeth questioning Duncan’s murder and Lady Macbeth creating a plan Macbeth returning from Duncan’s murder, horrified by what he’s done Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 1 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
10/15/2024
Week 1 - Macbeth - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our first week, highlights include: speech transitions and symbolism exploring power, ambition, and moral sacrifice Shakespearean nuances ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! Special welcome to Jaelyn as a new GUEST STAR member! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport MACBETH: Mark Lawson LADY MACBETH: Meaghan Boeing More about this group: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/october-2024-macbeth-2-scenes/ ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on Act 1, Scene 7 and Act 2, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We’ll explore the relationship of MACBETH and LADY MACBETH: Macbeth questioning Duncan’s murder and Lady Macbeth creating a plan Macbeth returning from Duncan’s murder, horrified by what he’s done Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Final Session - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
10/08/2024
Final Session - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our fourth and final week, highlights include: The Great Vowel Shift and Shakespeare's pronunciation Exploring Mistress Ford's emotions and actions Q&A with the creative team ⭐️ And a special thank you to Juls Hoover for hosting this month! ⭐️ ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more! 🙏 Thank you to our current patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Ivar, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: J. Paul Nicholas DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport FALSTAFF: Todd Scofield MRS. PAGE: Michele Schultz MRS. FORD: Corinna Christman More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on two scenes where the wives plan revenge on Falstaff! Act 3, Scene 3 (Falstaff's first visit to Mrs. Ford), ending before Mr. Ford arrives Act 4, Scene 2 (Falstaff's second visit to Mrs. Ford), again ending before Mr. Ford arrives Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 3 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
10/01/2024
Week 3 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our third week, highlights include: Focusing on the nuances of language, meaning, and dynamics How different approaches to lines could affect the overall humor and relationships Adjustments made to clarify character interactions ⭐️ And a special thank you to Juls Hoover for hosting this month! ⭐️ ----- 🛑 Subscribe to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 Support The Rehearsal Room on Patreon - get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more: 🙏 Thank you to our current patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Ivar, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: J. Paul Nicholas DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport FALSTAFF: Todd Scofield MRS. PAGE: Michele Schultz MRS. FORD: Corinna Christman More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on two scenes where the wives plan revenge on Falstaff! Act 3, Scene 3 (Falstaff's first visit to Mrs. Ford), ending before Mr. Ford arrives Act 4, Scene 2 (Falstaff's second visit to Mrs. Ford), again ending before Mr. Ford arrives Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 2 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
09/24/2024
Week 2 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our second week, highlights include: Discussing lines like "kiln-hole," "loons," and "still swine eats all the draff," clarifying meanings and exploring delivery options Figuring out transitions, with characters entering and exiting, and experimented with different line delivery for comedic effect ----- 🛑 Subscribe to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 Support The Rehearsal Room on Patreon - get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more: 🙏 Thank you to our current patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Ivar, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: J. Paul Nicholas DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport FALSTAFF: Todd Scofield MRS. PAGE: Michele Schultz MRS. FORD: Corinna Christman More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on two scenes where the wives plan revenge on Falstaff! Act 3, Scene 3 (Falstaff's first visit to Mrs. Ford), ending before Mr. Ford arrives Act 4, Scene 2 (Falstaff's second visit to Mrs. Ford), again ending before Mr. Ford arrives Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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Week 1 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
09/17/2024
Week 1 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 scenes - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In our first week, highlights include: Detailed analysis and debate of character motivations and intentions Several linguistic nuances and potential stage directions were clarified Discussion of whether certain actions were scripted or improvised ----- 🛑 Subscribe to get notified of our next rehearsal session! And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 Support The Rehearsal Room on Patreon - get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more: 🙏 Thank you to our current patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Ivar, Claudia, Clif and Jeff! ----- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: J. Paul Nicholas DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport FALSTAFF: Todd Scofield MRS. PAGE: Michele Schultz MRS. FORD: Corinna Christman More about this group: ----- 😮 THE SCENE Our group will be working on two scenes where the wives plan revenge on Falstaff! Act 3, Scene 3 (Falstaff's first visit to Mrs. Ford), ending before Mr. Ford arrives Act 4, Scene 2 (Falstaff's second visit to Mrs. Ford), again ending before Mr. Ford arrives Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and . ----- 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: One of our dramaturgs, Dr. Gideon Rappaport, has written three books on Shakespeare: Appreciating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: #workingactor #rehearsal #measureformeasure #shakespeare #shakespeare #textwork --- - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on and . --- The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn’t when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
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