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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Olivia/Viola, Final Session (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "A Dance of Grief and Desire" | The Rehearsal Room
11/18/2025
Olivia/Viola, Final Session (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "A Dance of Grief and Desire" | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into two scenes featuring Olivia and Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. In our FINAL session (just 3 weeks this round), we conclude this great series from 2025 focused on the two Olivia/Viola scenes Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This will also wrap up SEASON 8 of The Working Actor's Journey! New episodes will start again in January... 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The transformative exercise of "Dropping In" to deepen connection ➤ Insights into the grief, identity, and power dynamics present in these interactions ➤ An exploration of the First Folio and its clues to Shakespeare's language and intent ➤ A Q&A with the team, including the value of different interpretations Act 1, Scene 5: Olivia allows Viola (in her disguise as Cesario) to speak with her privately about Orsino’s love, though Olivia ends up falling in love with Cesario. Act 3, Scene 1: Olivia declares her love to Cesario. Featuring DIRECTOR Edgar Landa, DRAMATURG Miranda Johnson-Haddad, and ACTORS Anne Gee Byrd (Viola) and Shelby Lewis (Olivia). With your host, Nathan Agin.
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Olivia/Viola, Week 2 (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "The Tension of Love & Duty" | The Rehearsal Room
11/11/2025
Olivia/Viola, Week 2 (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "The Tension of Love & Duty" | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into two scenes featuring Olivia and Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The nuances of gender identity and disguise in the pursuit of love ➤ Exploring the themes of desire, power dynamics, and emotional vulnerability ➤ The importance of breath control and pacing in delivering lines Act 1, Scene 5: Olivia allows Viola (in her disguise as Cesario) to speak with her privately about Orsino’s love, though Olivia ends up falling in love with Cesario. Act 3, Scene 1: Olivia declares her love to Cesario. Featuring DIRECTOR Edgar Landa, DRAMATURG Miranda Johnson-Haddad, and ACTORS Anne Gee Byrd (Viola) and Shelby Lewis (Olivia). With your host, Nathan Agin.
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Olivia/Viola, Week 1 (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "Unmasking Love" | The Rehearsal Room
11/04/2025
Olivia/Viola, Week 1 (TWELFTH NIGHT) - "Unmasking Love" | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into two scenes featuring Olivia and Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The significance of gender fluidity and self-expression ➤ Diving into the themes of love, identity, and societal roles ➤ The role of the fool in Shakespeare's works Act 1, Scene 5: Olivia allows Viola (in her disguise as Cesario) to speak with her privately about Orsino’s love, though Olivia ends up falling in love with Cesario. Act 3, Scene 1: Olivia declares her love to Cesario. Featuring DIRECTOR Edgar Landa, DRAMATURG Miranda Johnson-Haddad, and ACTORS Anne Gee Byrd (Viola) and Shelby Lewis (Olivia). With your host, Nathan Agin.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Final Session: "A Forest of Heartache" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
10/28/2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Final Session: "A Forest of Heartache" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the lovers fight: Helena is pursued by both Lysander and Demetrius, Hermia threatens Helena, and Lysander and Demetrius prepare to duel - from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The intricate dynamics of friendship and betrayal between Helena and Hermia ➤ Insights into the rhetorical richness of Shakespeare's language ➤ The challenge of balancing physicality and text in performance ➤ Plus a Q&A with the team! Featuring DIRECTOR James Newcomb, DRAMATURG Gideon Rappaport, VOICE Ursula Meyer, HELENA Anne Gee Byrd, HERMIA Maggi Veltre, DEMETRIUS Michael Kirby, LYSANDER Garret Botts. With your host, Nathan Agin.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 3: "Words as Weapons" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
10/21/2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 3: "Words as Weapons" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the lovers fight: Helena is pursued by both Lysander and Demetrius, Hermia threatens Helena, and Lysander and Demetrius prepare to duel - from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ How to convey action through language ➤ Utilizing plosives and elongated vowels to enhance emotional impact ➤ Vocal dynamics and the use of sound to express conflict Featuring DIRECTOR James Newcomb, DRAMATURG Gideon Rappaport, VOICE Ursula Meyer, HELENA Anne Gee Byrd, HERMIA Maggi Veltre, DEMETRIUS Michael Kirby, LYSANDER Garret Botts. With your host, Nathan Agin.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 2: "Jealousy & Confusion" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
10/14/2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 2: "Jealousy & Confusion" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the lovers fight: Helena is pursued by both Lysander and Demetrius, Hermia threatens Helena, and Lysander and Demetrius prepare to duel - from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The complexity of character relationships and their evolution ➤ Insights into the juxtaposition of love and rivalry ➤ A deep dive into the physicality and emotionality inherent in Shakespeare's text Featuring DIRECTOR James Newcomb, DRAMATURG Gideon Rappaport, VOICE Ursula Meyer, HELENA Anne Gee Byrd, HERMIA Maggi Veltre, DEMETRIUS Michael Kirby, LYSANDER Garret Botts. With your host, Nathan Agin.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 1: "Love's Labyrinth" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
10/07/2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream (3.2), Week 1: "Love's Labyrinth" - Lovers Fight | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the lovers fight: Helena is pursued by both Lysander and Demetrius, Hermia threatens Helena, and Lysander and Demetrius prepare to duel - from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The physicality of emotion ➤ Insights into the shifting dynamics of love ➤ The rhetorical devices used to express passion and conflict Featuring DIRECTOR James Newcomb, DRAMATURG Gideon Rappaport, VOICE Ursula Meyer, HELENA Anne Gee Byrd, HERMIA Maggi Veltre, DEMETRIUS Michael Kirby, LYSANDER Garret Botts, and host Nathan Agin.
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Hamlet (3.4), Final Session: "Voices Within" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
09/23/2025
Hamlet (3.4), Final Session: "Voices Within" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
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 Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET, and host, Nathan Agin.
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Hamlet (3.4), Week 3: "A Mother's Burden" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
09/16/2025
Hamlet (3.4), Week 3: "A Mother's Burden" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
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 (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
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Hamlet (3.4), Week 2: "The Price of Truth" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
09/09/2025
Hamlet (3.4), Week 2: "The Price of Truth" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
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 (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
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HAMLET (3.4) Week 1: "The Weight of Duality" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
09/02/2025
HAMLET (3.4) Week 1: "The Weight of Duality" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
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 Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
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Richard III (1.4), Final Session: "A Dance with Death" - The Rehearsal Room
08/19/2025
Richard III (1.4), Final Session: "A Dance with Death" - The Rehearsal Room
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 (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).
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Richard III (1.4), Week 2: "The Weight of Conscience" - The Rehearsal Room
08/12/2025
Richard III (1.4), Week 2: "The Weight of Conscience" - The Rehearsal Room
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 (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).
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Richard III (1.4), Week 1: "From Dreams to Deeds" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
08/05/2025
Richard III (1.4), Week 1: "From Dreams to Deeds" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
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).
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Titus Andronicus (5.2), Final Session: "Blood & Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
07/29/2025
Titus Andronicus (5.2), Final Session: "Blood & Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: 🤑 Venmo: 💳 Credit card: 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with 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 scene: Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania! DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad PLAYERS: Anne Gee Byrd Tony Amendola Charlotte Northeast Jamal Douglas --- - 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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Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 3: "Embracing the Grotesque" - The Rehearsal Room
07/22/2025
Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 3: "Embracing the Grotesque" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: 🤑 Venmo: 💳 Credit card: 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with 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 scene: Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania! DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad PLAYERS: Anne Gee Byrd Tony Amendola Charlotte Northeast Jamal Douglas --- - 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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Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 2: "A Dark Comedy of Revenge" - The Rehearsal Room
07/15/2025
Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 2: "A Dark Comedy of Revenge" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: 🤑 Venmo: 💳 Credit card: 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with 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 scene: Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania! DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad PLAYERS: Anne Gee Byrd Tony Amendola Charlotte Northeast Jamal Douglas --- - 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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Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 1: "Witnessing the Vengeance" - The Rehearsal Room
07/08/2025
Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 1: "Witnessing the Vengeance" - The Rehearsal Room
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! 🤗 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 scene: Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania! DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad PLAYERS: Anne Gee Byrd Tony Amendola Charlotte Northeast Jamal Douglas --- - 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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Take your time! (as an Actor) - Discussion with the ARCADIA team | The Rehearsal Room
06/24/2025
Take your time! (as an Actor) - Discussion with the ARCADIA team | The Rehearsal Room
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: ----- 🛑 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 – 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 and Thomasina Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom Follow along with the play here: #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork
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King John (1.1), Final Session: "Urgency & Discovery" - The Rehearsal Room
05/27/2025
King John (1.1), Final Session: "Urgency & Discovery" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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
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King John (1.1), Week 3: "Legacy & Ambition" - The Rehearsal Room
05/20/2025
King John (1.1), Week 3: "Legacy & Ambition" - The Rehearsal Room
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King John (1.1), Week 2: "Honor & Identity" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
05/13/2025
King John (1.1), Week 2: "Honor & Identity" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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 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 scene: Act 1, Scene 1: John is threatened with war, then judges a quarrel between two brothers. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - King John Team - with artists in California, Chicago and Europe! DIRECTOR: Gigi Bermingham DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport KING JOHN: Marcelo Tubert CHATILLON/ROBERT: Corinna Christman BASTARD: Ross Hellwig QUEEN ELINOR: Madeleine Person More about this group and artist bios: TBA **Originally recorded in January 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 #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
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King John (1.1), Week 1: "Fate & Fortune" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
05/06/2025
King John (1.1), Week 1: "Fate & Fortune" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
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 --- 🛑 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 scene: Act 1, Scene 1: John is threatened with war, then judges a quarrel between two brothers. Follow along with the play . --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - King John Team - with artists in California, Chicago and Europe! DIRECTOR: Gigi Bermingham DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport KING JOHN: Marcelo Tubert CHATILLON/ROBERT: Corinna Christman BASTARD: Ross Hellwig QUEEN ELINOR: Madeleine Person More about this group and artist bios: TBA **Originally recorded in January 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 #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
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Misalliance (2 scenes), Final Session: "Tension and Transformation" - George Bernard Shaw | The Rehearsal Room
04/29/2025
Misalliance (2 scenes), Final Session: "Tension and Transformation" - George Bernard Shaw | The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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! 🤗 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 3: "Manners and Mayhem" - The Rehearsal Room
04/22/2025
Misalliance (2 scenes), Week 3: "Manners and Mayhem" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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. --- 🛑 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 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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