We’ve kicked off The Play’s the Thing with our First Folio investigation of Shakespeare’s King Lear! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: spend SO much time diving deep on a scene and characters bring together lifelong professionals with newer/younger actors cast roles while being totally open to race, gender, and […]
Cast and Creative Team Announced for THE BELLE’S STRATAGEM in The Rehearsal Room – February 2022
In our first ever session focusing on the work of Hannah Cowley, we have selected excerpts from TWO scenes from her popular play The Belle’s Stratagem: Act 3, Scene 1 and Act 5, Scene 5! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: spend SO much time diving deep on a scene […]
Discussion with Director Libby Appel – LIVE on Facebook [Watch the Replay]
Professional director Libby Appel joined us LIVE (September 30, 2021) for a fun Q&A and discussion about her career, theatre, and of course, Chekhov! Libby is currently directing a section of Act 2 in her translation of Uncle Vanya for The Rehearsal Room. She was such a fantastic guest and has so much enthusiasm for […]
Cast and Creative Team Announced for CHEKHOV in The Rehearsal Room – Fall 2021
In our first ever session focusing on the work of Anton Chekhov, we have selected a scene from Act 2 of UNCLE VANYA! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: spend SO much time diving deep on a scene and characters bring together lifelong professionals with newer/younger actors cast roles while […]
Get Libby Appel’s new Chekhov translations in “Five Chekhov Plays” – used in our upcoming September session!
In preparation for our Chekhov session in The Rehearsal Room this September, you can get your own copy of Libby Appel’s new translations, co-produced with Allison Horsley. BUY NOW As Libby shares: I discovered Anton Chekhov’s plays at age 16 when an English teacher in my junior year of high school assigned us THE CHERRY […]
Nathan answers your questions about The Working Actor’s Shakespeare!
Today I answer many of your questions about The Working Actor’s Shakespeare virtual workshops! Our next round happens Jan 18 – Feb 12, 2021, so this is the FINAL WEEK to register! I’ll cover what to know, including experience, schedule, unlimited pass, union status, scholarships, and more! Grab your spot now » https://workingactorsjourney.com/virtual-workshops Deadline for […]
The Rehearsal Room FULL Workshop Presentation: Shakespeare’s RICHARD III (Act 1, Sc 4) “Clarence’s Dream and Murder” with Peter Van Norden
We have a special episode today—a great item from the vault! From our August 2020 workshop, it’s the final workshop presentation of “Clarence’s Dream and Murder!” We’re doing this for a couple reasons: It’s such fantastic work and I’m sure you’ll learn something Rgistration is now OPEN for our next workshop in January 2021! Learn […]
Q&A with Shakespeare dramaturg GIDEON RAPPAPORT
Today we have a great discussion with an often overlooked role in the theatre: the dramaturg! And if you’re wondering exactly what that person does, you’re in the right place! Gideon Rappaport joined us for our online readings in the Spring (Much Ado and Merry Wives), and has been part of the workshop series since […]
