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George Bernard Shaw’s “Misalliance” in The Rehearsal Room for April 2025 with J. Paul Nicholas, Nathan Agin, Michele Shultz, Dylan La Rocque and director Erika Rolfsrud!
It’s our first time tackling SHAW!
Our group will be working on the following scenes:
The opening between Johnny and Bentley
A later exchange with Hypatia and Percival
The Misalliance Team involves artists across the US in CA, NY, and PA!
UNCLE VANYA Final Session: “Echoes of the Past” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our third 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
UNCLE VANYA Week 3 Session: “The Weight of Regret” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our third 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
UNCLE VANYA Week 2 Session: “Conflict and Desire” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our second 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
UNCLE VANYA Week 1 Session: “Love, Loss and Longing” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our first 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 that resonate throughout the narrative
KING LEAR Final Session: “The Art of Character and Conflict” – Shakespeare – Act 2, Scene 4 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our final 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!
KING LEAR Week 3: “The Unraveling of Lear” – Shakespeare – Act 2, Scene 4 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our third session, highlights include:
Discussing the importance of props in Shakespearean plays and their role in storytelling
Examining the arcs of Lear, Goneril, and Regan as they navigate power struggles
Tracing the characters from the beginning of the play, looking at how their relationships evolve and the consequences of their choices
KING LEAR Week 2: “Unpacking Shakespeare’s Punctuation” – Shakespeare – Act 2, Scene 4 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our second session, highlights include:
Exploring the emotional relationship of Lear and his daughters
How punctuation in Shakespeare’s text informs performance
Discussing the importance of spontaneity in portraying characters
KING LEAR Week 1: “The Fragility of Authority and Family Bonds” – Shakespeare – Act 2, Scene 4 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our first session, highlights include:
The intricate dynamics between Lear and his daughters, revealing the complexities of love and power
Delving into the emotional weight of familial relationships and the impact of aging on identity
Discussions on the nature of theater and its role in reflecting humanity
