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- Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 3: "The Weight of Regret" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- The psychological tension with the characters during a stormy night
- The motivations and frustrations expressed throughout the scene
- Vanya's emotional turmoil and existential reflections
We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: https://www.chekhovplays.com/home
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🛑 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!
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😮 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.
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🎭 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
1 hr 55 min - Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 2: "Conflict and Desire" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- Delving into themes of aging, longing, and existential despair
- Uncovering the subtext and motivations behind the characters' words
- Examining the frustrations and desires on this stormy night
We dive into the first half of Act 2, from a translation by our director and dramaturg: 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
1 hr 52 min - Uncle Vanya (Act 2), Week 1: "Love, Loss and Longing" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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
2 hr 3 min - King Lear - Final Session: "The Art of Character and Conflict" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 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.
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🛑 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!
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📚 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
1 hr 51 min - King Lear - Week 3: "The Unraveling of Lear" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this 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
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
2 hr 15 min - King Lear - Week 2: "Unpacking Shakespeare's Punctuation" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this 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
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
2 hr 8 min - King Lear - Week 1: "The Fragility of Authority and Family Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
We dive into the scene where Lear and his two daughters quarrel over what how much of an entourage he needs.
🏁 In this 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
---
🛑 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
1 hr 57 min - Final Session: "The Quest for Knowledge" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
It's our final session of 2 scenes with Septimus!
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- The complexities of Septimus and Thomasina's relationship
- Exploring the nuances and humor within Stoppard's text
- Discussing the importance of collaboration and encouragement in the rehearsal process
- Q&A with the cast about their discoveries throughout the month
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🛑 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!
-----
🎭 CREATIVE TEAM - with artists across the US in CA, NY, and MA!
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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
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😮 THE SCENE
Our group will be working on the following scenes:
-
Act 1, Scene 1 – with Septimus, Thomasina and Jellaby
-
Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom
Follow along with the play here.
#workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork
---
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.
2 hr - Week 3: "The Dance of Discovery" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
Welcome back to 2 scenes with Septimus!
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
-
The complex relationship between Septimus and Lady Croom
-
Delving into the intimacy and tension of their exchanges
-
Unpacking the themes of knowledge and deception as secrets unravel
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🛑 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!
-----
🎭 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, Thomasina and Jellaby
-
Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom
Follow along with the play here.
#workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork
---
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.
1 hr 54 min -
- Week 2: "Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination" - ARCADIA - Tom Stoppard | The Rehearsal Room
Welcome back to 2 scenes with Septimus!
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- Exploring the dynamics between Septimus and Jellaby
-
Delving into the philosophical debates on free will and determinism
-
Witnessing the intensity of Lady Croom's confrontation with Septimus
-
Unpacking the symbolism of rice pudding and its deeper implications
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🛑 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!
-----
🎭 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, Thomasina and Jellaby
-
Act 2, Scene 6 – with Septimus, Jellaby and Lady Croom
Follow along with the play here.
#workingactor #rehearsal #stoppard #arcadia #tomstoppard #septimus #lordbyron #textwork
---
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.
1 hr 56 min
About The Working Actor's Journey
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In The Working Actor's Journey, hear from amazing teachers, role models, and mentors about their lifelong careers. Learn from those who have been acting professionally for decades—to see exactly how…
they approach the work, what decisions and resources have made the biggest impacts on their artistic lives, and to hear their struggles and successes in the business. How do great actors work? What do they actually do? Let's find out. These conversations are a virtual toolbox for actors, full of techniques, advice, and lessons learned.