Content warning: some strong language
Founder of Harlem Shakespeare Festival and Artistic Director of Southwest Shakespeare Festival Debra Ann Byrd plumbs the depths of Richard III’s speech in Act 4 Scene 4 of Richard III. Taking an outside-in approach, touching on the practice of ‘dropping in’, and how to appeal to the audience while focusing on the character on stage.
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Owning Shakespeare - ep. 6 - Adjoa Andoh

Every episode sees a different text detective take a deep dive into a single Shakespeare speech of their choice. The mission: to unlock the creative opportunities embedded in the text, and wield these discoveries in performance. Discover the craft and graft of acting Shakespeare, with insights and anecdotes from theatre luminaries and exciting new talents alike. 

Hosted by Rob Myles, who created of The Shakespeare Deck and The Show Must Go Online, has acted over 30 Shakespearean roles, and directed all 36 First Folio plays before age 36. 

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