In this episode of "Be Scene Director's Cut," host Marion Githegi interviews Kevin Bennett, a Vancouver-born theatre director based in London, about his journey into directing and his focus on Shakespearean theatre. Kevin shares insights on working with classical texts, emphasizing the importance of understanding Shakespearean language and making it relatable to modern audiences. Later, scene partner Katie Burke joins the discussion, sharing her experiences with Shakespearean performance. The episode offers practical advice for actors and directors, highlighting the collaborative and supportive atmosphere in the rehearsal room and encouraging bold, inventive choices in performances.

Key Topics Discussed

• Interview with Kevin Bennett, a theatre director
• Kevin Bennett's background and insights as a theatre director
• Focus on Shakespearean theatre
• Challenges of classical text and understanding Shakespearean language
• Advice for actors in the audition process
• Katie Burke, a scene partner, joins the conversation
• Kevin Bennett's approach to working with actors on Shakespearean text
• Embracing the heightened language and making bold choices in performance
• Techniques and exercises for actors to connect with the text
• Collaborative and supportive atmosphere in the rehearsal room

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