The Working Actor's Journey

This is the final section of the play right to the end. As Bassanio, Gratiano, and Antonio all return home after the trial with Shylock, Portia and Nerissa decide to play one final trick on their partners. And it’s important to remember this is actually the first time Antonio—who is such close friends with Bassanio—meets Portia (as herself, not the disguised lawyer).

• DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox
• DRAMATURG: Philippa Kelly
• BASSANIO: Marcelo Tubert
• PORTIA: Amber Scales
• NERISSA: Aubrey Saverino
• ANTONIO: Ross Hellwig
• GRATIANO: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka

Fantastic work in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice from May 2021. After only a few weeks of work, the cast and director continue to work on and discuss the process. Part of The Rehearsal Room series.

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A fantastic scene workshop from Shakespeare's As You Like It from April 2021. After only a few weeks of work, the cast and director continue to work on and discuss the process. Part of The Rehearsal Room series.

In this scene, we first meet Rosalind and Celia, and have only recently learned that Rosalind’s father has been banished by Celia’s father, the Duke. The two women attempt to dissuade Orlando from wrestling Charles, and Rosalind and Orlando are visibly affected by each other.

• DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade (also covering for Duke)
• DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport
• ROSALIND: Janet Greaves
• ORLANDO: Jamal Douglas
• CELIA: Whitney Wakimoto
• LE BEAU: Madeleine Person
• DUKE FREDERICK: Danny Fulkerson

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A fantastic scene workshop from Shakespeare's King John from February 2021. After only a few weeks of work, the cast and director continue to work on and discuss the process. Part of The Rehearsal Room series.

This is the very opening of the play—where we learn of the conflict over the throne between England and France, and then there is a dispute between two brothers brought before the King. One of the brothers (the Bastard) resembles King John’s older brother Richard and that young man is given a choice.

• DIRECTOR: Gigi Bermingham
• DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport
• KING JOHN: Marcelo Tubert
• QUEEN ELINOR: Madeleine Person
• BASTARD: Ross Hellwig
• CHATILLON/ROBERT: Corinna Christman

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A fantastic scene workshop from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from February 2021. After only a few weeks of work, the cast and director continue to work on and discuss the process. Part of The Rehearsal Room series.

• DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Wade
• DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport
• BRUTUS: Peter Van Norden
• CASSIUS: Elizabeth Dennehy
• CASCA: Howard Leder

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A fantastic workshop of two scenes from Shakespeare's As You Like It. Enjoy the scene after only a few weeks of work and then the cast and director discuss the process!

• DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Swain
• ROSALIND: Aubrey Saverino
• CELIA: Meaghan Boeing

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Past guest Anne Gee Byrd joins us for another workshop presentation, playing the role of Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream - a role she's played twice before and did not expect to tackle again, yet she is so brilliant and hilarious! This group explored the lover's quarrel scene (typically one that is very physical) and focused quite heavily on using the text to attack one another. They worked for three weeks leading up to this presentation. Enjoy this fascinating peak behind the scenes of a rehearsal!

Past guests Geoffrey Wade and Tony Amendola join us for a workshop presentation, along with dramaturg Gideon Rappaport and actors Elizabeth Dennehy and Maggi Veltre. This group explored two scenes of the family dynamic from Shakespeare's King Lear in Act 1, scene 4 (Lear curses) and Act 2, scene 4 (Lear worn down). They worked on this scene for three weeks leading up to this presentation. What did the actors discover? Learn about the whole process in this fascinating peak behind the scenes of a rehearsal!

Past guests Geoffrey Wade, Tony Amendola, Gigi Bermingham, and Anne Gee Byrd join us for our FIRST ever workshop presentation, along with dramaturg Gideon Rappaport and actors Kandace Crystal, Ashley Engelman, and Russell Clements. The two groups explore Shakespeare's Richard III in Act 1, scene 1 and Act 4, scene 4. They worked on this scene for a few weeks. What did the actors discover? Learn about the whole process in this fascinating peak behind the scenes of a rehearsal process!

Scott Ferrara received his MFA in acting from USD/Old Globe. His professional theatre credits include performing both on Broadway and on Off-Broadway productions, as well as numerous regional theatres across the country and internationally in Europe. Saul Kotzubei first introduced Scott to Fitzmaurice Voicework® in 2016. After working privately with him for over two years, Scott began to develop a deep passion for sharing the work. He became a Certified Asst. Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® in 2019.

Hear from past director James Newcomb, dramaturg Gideon Rappaport and actors Marcelo Tubert, Ross Hellwig, and Sapna Kumar as they explore Act 3, scene 2 from Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. They worked on this scene for a month, meeting weekly. What happens when these two young souls from opposite sides of the war meet? What did the actors discover and what did they explore? You'll also hear how much FUN they had along the way! Learn about the whole process in this fascinating peak behind the scenes!