The Working Actor's Journey

Welcome back to The Rehearsal Room as we kick off Act 2 of our HAMLET Project in SEASON 10 🙌, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. New sessions are still being produced; we recently crossed one year working on this play and are about to begin Act 4. Yes, a LOT happens in Acts 2 and 3. 😉 For this month, we'll look at Act 2, Sc 1, and then Act 2, Sc 2 (descriptions below) - and scene 2 has so much going on, we spent multiple months on it, hence the "part a". --- 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The transition into Act 2 as we reflect on the journey so far (by reading ALL of Act 1!) ➤ A deep dive into Polonius' approach and the implications of his nature ➤ Exploring the complex dynamics between Hamlet and Ophelia cover photo: actress Terry Kerr --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session. *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality.*** 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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: Sandy, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif, and Jeff!  --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke and Sharon McCune AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Charles Stransky, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell, Roseann Sheridan, Val Lantz-Gefroh, Chris Chinn, Robert Duerr, Celine Noguiera, Adriana Roze, Ben Farrow, Jessica Gibbons, Aaron Mendelson and Sara Giacomini. A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 2, Scene 1: Polonius sends his servant Reynaldo to Paris to question Laertes's acquaintances. Ophelia enters, deeply disturbed about a visit she has just had from an apparently mad Hamlet. Act 2, Scene 2: Claudius and Gertrude set Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two boyhood friends of Hamlet, to spy on him. As Hamlet and his "friends" talk, a company of touring actors enters and Hamlet persuades one of them to deliver a speech. Hamlet hopes that when the players stage their show for the court, he can determine whether Claudius is guilty of King Hamlet's death. The links above will take you to the Folio version, which we use heavily here.   #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The tension and intrigue that fill Hamlet's encounter with the Ghost ➤ Exploring the themes of secrecy and trust as Hamlet asks his friends to swear silence ➤ Hamlet's emotional journey as he grapples with these revelations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Larry Petersen, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Jim Stubbs and Terry Kerr AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Charles Stransky, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell and Roseann Sheridan A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 5: The Ghost tells Hamlet a tale of horror. Saying that he is the spirit of Hamlet's father, he demands that Hamlet avenge King Hamlet's murder at the hands of Claudius. Hamlet, horrified, vows to "remember" and swears his friends to secrecy about what they have seen. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Hamlet's emotional journey following his encounter with the Ghost ➤ The complexities of the Ghost's character and his impact on Hamlet ➤ Exploring how Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus navigate the revelations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Larry Petersen, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Jim Stubbs and Terry Kerr AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Charles Stransky, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell and Roseann Sheridan A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 5: The Ghost tells Hamlet a tale of horror. Saying that he is the spirit of Hamlet's father, he demands that Hamlet avenge King Hamlet's murder at the hands of Claudius. Hamlet, horrified, vows to "remember" and swears his friends to secrecy about what they have seen. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Exploring the complex relationship between Hamlet and the Ghost ➤ Insights into the Ghost's motivations and emotional turmoil ➤ The implications of revenge and Hamlet's moral dilemmas We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Larry Petersen, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Jim Stubbs and Terry Kerr AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Charles Stransky, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell and Roseann Sheridan A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 5: The Ghost tells Hamlet a tale of horror. Saying that he is the spirit of Hamlet's father, he demands that Hamlet avenge King Hamlet's murder at the hands of Claudius. Hamlet, horrified, vows to "remember" and swears his friends to secrecy about what they have seen. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A deep examination of the dynamics between Hamlet, Horatio, and the Ghost ➤ Insights into Polonius' role and his influence on Ophelia and Laertes ➤ How Ophelia is often misrepresented in traditional interpretations We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Charles Stransky and Jim Stubbs AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell, Terry Kerr, Gary Lowery and Steve Robinson A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 3: Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet's promises of love. Polonius joins them, sends Laertes off, then echoes Laertes's warnings to Ophelia, finally ordering her not to see Hamlet again. Act 1, Scene 4: Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus are visited by the Ghost, who beckons for Hamlet to follow and the Prince will not be held back. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Exploring the relationship between Hamlet and the ghost, focusing on memory and loss ➤ An analysis of language and punctuation in Hamlet's initial lines ➤ Insights Marcellus' and Horatio's fears regarding the ghost's intentions We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Charles Stransky and Jim Stubbs AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell, Terry Kerr, Gary Lowery and Steve Robinson A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 3: Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet's promises of love. Polonius joins them, sends Laertes off, then echoes Laertes's warnings to Ophelia, finally ordering her not to see Hamlet again. Act 1, Scene 4: Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus are visited by the Ghost, who beckons for Hamlet to follow and the Prince will not be held back. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Reframing Ophelia as a strong, self-aware woman rather than a passive character ➤ The dynamic of Polonius' family, exploring familial duty and societal expectations ➤ How the characters' relationships influence the unfolding tragedy of the play We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Charles Stransky and Jim Stubbs AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell, Terry Kerr, Gary Lowery and Steve Robinson A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 3: Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet's promises of love. Polonius joins them, sends Laertes off, then echoes Laertes's warnings to Ophelia, finally ordering her not to see Hamlet again. Act 1, Scene 4: Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus are visited by the Ghost, who beckons for Hamlet to follow and the Prince will not be held back. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A deep dive into the relationships between Laertes, Ophelia, and Polonius ➤ An examination of Ophelia's agency and her struggle within her family and society ➤ Insights into familial duty and how it influences the characters' decisions We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Charles Stransky and Jim Stubbs AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Steven Helmeke, Frank Tobin, Cindy Griffith, Sharon McCune, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Rebecca Oettinger, Alexandra Mitchell, Terry Kerr, Gary Lowery and Steve Robinson A big welcome to the many new participants with this project! --- We explore... Act 1, Scene 3: Laertes says good-bye to his sister, Ophelia, and tells her not to trust Hamlet's promises of love. Polonius joins them, sends Laertes off, then echoes Laertes's warnings to Ophelia, finally ordering her not to see Hamlet again. Act 1, Scene 4: Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus are visited by the Ghost, who beckons for Hamlet to follow and the Prince will not be held back. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A thorough examination of Claudius' character, that he's more than just a villain ➤ The significance of word choice and delivery to convey deeper meanings in the lines ➤ A focus on physicality in performance and how it enhances the emotional stakes We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Chuck Stransky, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Ezra Barnes, Sharon McCune, Rebecca Oettinger, Baron Kelly, James Nester, Roseann Sheridan --- We explore Act 1, Scene 2: Claudius, the new king of Denmark, thanks his courtiers for their recent support and dispatches ambassadors to Norway to halt a threatened attack from Fortinbras. He gives Laertes permission to return to France but denies Hamlet's request to return to the university in Wittenberg. Hamlet, mourning for his father's death, is left alone to vent his despair at what he regards as his mother's all too hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus arrive and tell Hamlet about the Ghost. Hamlet makes plans to join them that night. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A detailed analysis of Hamlet's emotional state following his father's death ➤ Insights into Horatio's loyalty and the significance of friendship in the face of tragedy ➤ The importance of pauses with regard to the tension and urgency of the scene *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Chuck Stransky, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Ezra Barnes, Sharon McCune, Rebecca Oettinger, Baron Kelly, James Nester, Roseann Sheridan --- We explore Act 1, Scene 2: Claudius, the new king of Denmark, thanks his courtiers for their recent support and dispatches ambassadors to Norway to halt a threatened attack from Fortinbras. He gives Laertes permission to return to France but denies Hamlet's request to return to the university in Wittenberg. Hamlet, mourning for his father's death, is left alone to vent his despair at what he regards as his mother's all too hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus arrive and tell Hamlet about the Ghost. Hamlet makes plans to join them that night. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ An exploration of Hamlet's struggle with his mother's hasty remarriage ➤ Insights into Hamlet's responsibilities as a prince and his personal anguish ➤ The importance of staging and audience engagement in conveying Hamlet's emotions *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Chuck Stransky, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Ezra Barnes, Sharon McCune, Rebecca Oettinger, Baron Kelly, James Nester, Roseann Sheridan --- We explore Act 1, Scene 2: Claudius, the new king of Denmark, thanks his courtiers for their recent support and dispatches ambassadors to Norway to halt a threatened attack from Fortinbras. He gives Laertes permission to return to France but denies Hamlet's request to return to the university in Wittenberg. Hamlet, mourning for his father's death, is left alone to vent his despair at what he regards as his mother's all too hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus arrive and tell Hamlet about the Ghost. Hamlet makes plans to join them that night. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Insights into Hamlet's struggle with grief and the challenges of expressing deep emotions ➤ Exploration of Claudius' motivations and the implications of his actions ➤ A discussion on how the Folio serves as an interpretive tool for actors and its impact on performance *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Chuck Stransky, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Ezra Barnes, Sharon McCune, Rebecca Oettinger, Baron Kelly, James Nester, Roseann Sheridan --- We explore Act 1, Scene 2: Claudius, the new king of Denmark, thanks his courtiers for their recent support and dispatches ambassadors to Norway to halt a threatened attack from Fortinbras. He gives Laertes permission to return to France but denies Hamlet's request to return to the university in Wittenberg. Hamlet, mourning for his father's death, is left alone to vent his despair at what he regards as his mother's all too hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus arrive and tell Hamlet about the Ghost. Hamlet makes plans to join them that night. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ An analysis of Claudius's maneuvering and the implications of his marriage to Gertrude ➤ Insights into Hamlet's emotional turmoil as he grapples with his mother's actions ➤ Discussion on how Gertrude's agency challenges traditional perceptions of her character *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Chuck Stransky, Jim Stubbs, Terry Kerr, Steven Helmeke, Mikaela Kafka, Osborn Focht, Ezra Barnes, Sharon McCune, Rebecca Oettinger, Baron Kelly, James Nester, Roseann Sheridan --- We explore Act 1, Scene 2: Claudius, the new king of Denmark, thanks his courtiers for their recent support and dispatches ambassadors to Norway to halt a threatened attack from Fortinbras. He gives Laertes permission to return to France but denies Hamlet's request to return to the university in Wittenberg. Hamlet, mourning for his father's death, is left alone to vent his despair at what he regards as his mother's all too hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus arrive and tell Hamlet about the Ghost. Hamlet makes plans to join them that night. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ Insights into the relationships between the guards ➤ How Shakespeare's punctuation impacts the delivery and emotional weight of the text ➤ Reflections on how a supportive company can elevate the performance *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Elizabeth Dennehy, Paul Nicholas, Lizzie King-Hall --- We explore Act 1, Scene 1: On the guards' platform at Elsinore, Horatio waits with Barnardo and Marcellus to question a ghost that has twice before appeared. The Ghost, in the form of the late King Hamlet of Denmark, appears but will not speak. Horatio decides to tell his fellow student, Prince Hamlet, about the Ghost's appearance. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ A detailed examination of the Ghost's appearance and its implications for the characters' perceptions of reality ➤ Insights into Horatio's skepticism and the tension it creates among the watchmen ➤ How the Ghost's presence symbolizes unresolved issues within Denmark and foreshadows the chaos to come *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Elizabeth Dennehy, Paul Nicholas, Lizzie King-Hall --- We explore Act 1, Scene 1: On the guards' platform at Elsinore, Horatio waits with Barnardo and Marcellus to question a ghost that has twice before appeared. The Ghost, in the form of the late King Hamlet of Denmark, appears but will not speak. Horatio decides to tell his fellow student, Prince Hamlet, about the Ghost's appearance. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ An examination of the ghost's appearance and its impact for the characters and Denmark ➤ A discussion on Horatio's speech and how it sets the tone for the unfolding drama ➤ Insights into the roles of Bernardo, Marcellus, and Horatio, and how their interactions reveal deeper truths about fear, loyalty, and uncertainty We unpack the tension of the night watch, the mystery of the ghost, and the stakes involved as our characters grapple with their reality! *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Elizabeth Dennehy, Paul Nicholas, Lizzie King-Hall --- We explore Act 1, Scene 1: On the guards' platform at Elsinore, Horatio waits with Barnardo and Marcellus to question a ghost that has twice before appeared. The Ghost, in the form of the late King Hamlet of Denmark, appears but will not speak. Horatio decides to tell his fellow student, Prince Hamlet, about the Ghost's appearance. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

As we begin Season 9, we embark on our BIGGEST venture to date: The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare. 😁 🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ An in-depth analysis of the opening lines and their implications for character relationships ➤ The exploration of fear and wonder as characters encounter the ghost ➤ A discussion on the use of the First Folio and its impact on performance *** These sessions are free for all to enjoy; your support helps us keep this space creative, accessible, and high-quality. (See below for options) *** --- 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 for this month: DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso ACTORS: Randall Duk Kim, Lee Ernst, Benjamin Reigel, Larry Petersen, Nick Bettens AUDIENCE: Sandy Robbins, Michele Schultz, Liz Swain, Sarah Mabes, Sandy Ernst, Laurie Strother, Doug Strother, Elizabeth Dennehy, Paul Nicholas, Lizzie King-Hall --- We explore Act 1, Scene 1: On the guards' platform at Elsinore, Horatio waits with Barnardo and Marcellus to question a ghost that has twice before appeared. The Ghost, in the form of the late King Hamlet of Denmark, appears but will not speak. Horatio decides to tell his fellow student, Prince Hamlet, about the Ghost's appearance. I'm excited to finally share the amazing work this groups of artists has been doing. And we're still producing new sessions! #hamlet #workingactor #rehearsal #shakespeare #textwork #acting #actor #director

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

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The play's poetic richness, despite its often grim subject matter ➤ The profound themes of maternal love and the impact of violence on humanity ➤ The impact of Lavinia's silence and her role in the narrative ➤ Plus a Q&A with the artists! --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION: 💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout 🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

Director Brendon Fox kicks off the question of "what happens when you take your time?" and the entire group shares their experience and ideas. This was such a wonderful and spontaneous discussion to highlight. It was taken from our Week 3 session of 2 scenes from ARCADIA: https://youtu.be/aUa7sRheup8 ----- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session: https://www.youtube.com/@wajpodcast And click that BELL notification to never miss an update! 🔔 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast 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: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/january-2025-arcadia-two-scenes ----- 😮 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: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240488205/ARCADIA-by-Tom-Stoppard-PDF   #workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork

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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The complex relationships between characters ➤ The historical context and its impact on character motivations ➤ A discussion on power and legitimacy We dive into two scenes from the play: the opening between Johnny and Bentley, and then a later scene with Hypatia and Percival. --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 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 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Exploring the controversial reception of Chekhov's work and its impact on his legacy Delving into the complex relationships between characters in Uncle Vanya Q&A with the group about the process and what they learned We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: https://www.chekhovplays.com/home  --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation here. --- 🎭 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: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-chekhov-in-the-rehearsal-room-fall-2021 **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: The psychological tension with the characters during a stormy night The motivations and frustrations expressed throughout the scene Vanya's emotional turmoil and existential reflections We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: https://www.chekhovplays.com/home  --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation here. --- 🎭 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: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-chekhov-in-the-rehearsal-room-fall-2021 **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: Delving into themes of aging, longing, and existential despair Uncovering the subtext and motivations behind the characters' words Examining the frustrations and desires on this stormy night We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: https://www.chekhovplays.com/home  --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation here. --- 🎭 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: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-chekhov-in-the-rehearsal-room-fall-2021 **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 In this session, highlights include: ▶ Exploring Chekhov's characters and their complex relationships ▶ Discussing the impact of beauty and its ephemeral nature in the play ▶ Examining the themes of longing and self-worth We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: https://www.chekhovplays.com/home  --- 🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session! 🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. Order a copy of Libby and Allison's translation here. --- 🎭 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: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-chekhov-in-the-rehearsal-room-fall-2021 **Originally recorded in October 2021, now released from the archive! --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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

🏁 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: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast  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 here. --- 🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists in NJ, NY and CA! DIRECTOR: Annie Occhiogrosso (listen to our podcast conversation with Annie and Randall) LEAR: Randall Duk Kim GONERIL: Jeanne Sakata (podcast episode) REGAN: Lizzie King-Hall CORNWALL: Thomas Farber More about this group and artist bios: https://workingactorsjourney.com/workshop/king-lear-in-the-rehearsal-room-june-2023 **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: https://amzn.to/3XjY6Pe Shakespeare's Rhetorical Figures: An Outline: https://amzn.to/3KEzyZK William Shakespeare's Hamlet: Edited and Annotated: https://amzn.to/3xdt012 --- Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice! See additional content on Instagram and YouTube. --- 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