Musing on the Bard: Episode 6: Laura Gardner (A Shakespeare & Acting Podcast)

Welcome to Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious, hosted by Australian actor, Sally McLean, and featuring today's guest, the fabulous American actor: Laura Gardner.Known to Shakespeare Republic audiences for playing the award-winning role of "Constance" in Shakespeare Republic: #AllTheWebsAStage (The Lockdown Chronicles), Laura has appeared on Broadway in Smile, Off Broadway in The Cocktail Hour, Other People’s Money and Welded directed by Jose’ Quintero. She toured nationally in Showboat, Doonesbury, Oliver and My Fair Lady.Her extensive regional credits include the Arena Stage (DC), Huntington Theatre (Boston), Cleveland Playhouse, McCarter Theatre, and the NC Shakespeare Festival in roles that ranged from “Lady Macbeth” to “Miss Hannigan”. Los Angeles credits include six plays for the Pasadena Playhouse, Will Geer Botanicum, Westwood Playhouse, Tiffany Theatre, Fountain Theatre, Deaf West and the Celtic Arts Centre. She is a member of the Road Theatre and Rogue Machine.Some of her TV and film credits include Guest Star appearances on Chicago Med, Law And Order: SVU, Seal Team, Animal Kingdom, Outcast, The Romanoffs, Criminal Minds and My Name Is Earl.Join Laura and podcast host, Sally McLean, as they discuss how Shakespeare can make you a better actor and person, the role actors can play in society, the importance of learning, the challenges of teaching, what other careers they might have had, the value of performing Shakespeare from the heart and much, much more in this wide-ranging and joyous conversation - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible and more.To find out more about Laura and her work, visit her at https://www.actingwithlaura.comYou can watch Laura playing "Constance" for Shakespeare Republic here: https://youtu.be/OQA9Gzwz6o0?si=4sU3fWNQhONRe5sRSeason One of Musing on the Bard features a plethora of fascinating guests from Australia, the UK and the USA discussing Shakespeare, acting, creativity and more. Head to our official site for all listening links and more information: https://www.musingonthebard.com and don't forget to follow us so you don't miss a thing!As always, our fab Patreon patrons get early access to the episode before it goes live to the public, and those on the $10+ tiers can access the full video version of this episode, where you can see Laura and Sally chatting - as well as hear them! You can join our Patreon here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises⁠ Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious releases episodes every Wednesday (AEST) and is supported by a Small Grant from the British Shakespeare Association.Produced by Incognita Enterprises. Created, edited and presented by Sally McLean. Opening credits music: "Violin Energy" by Stanislav Barantsov. Quickfire round music: "Demolition Runner" by Soundbay. End Credits music: "Good Vibe" by VItalii Iegorov (Twisterium). Music used under license from Pixabay & Storyblocks. With thanks to our Patreon Patrons for continuing to support our work.