by Robert Myles
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. Join the conversation with #ownshx and tag @robmyles
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November 29, 2023
<p>Elizabeth Dennehy (Star Trek Picard, Horizon: An American Saga) is our Text Detective, joining us to talk about Margaret's "Brave Warriors" speech in Henry VI, Act 1 Scene 4. Tune in to hear how a speech can go from pre-meditated to spontaneous (and how that can cost the character), about kicking the box, and how monosyllabic words can signify different things at different times. </p> <p>We also discuss Elizabeth's work as a teacher, her father Brian Dennehy, and how Shakespeare is like Pro Wrestling.</p>
August 21, 2022
<p><em>Bridgerton</em>’s Lady Danbury herself, Adjoa Andoh joins the pod to explore Richard III’s father, Richard of York in Act 1 Scene 3 of <em>Henry VI part II</em>. Over the course of their exploration, they discuss the musicality of text, the presence of racialised language around the character of Margaret, the tragedy of the Grenfell fire in the UK, and how to bring the audience along for the ride.</p> <p>Join the conversation with #ownshx and tag @robmyles or @TSMGOnlineLive on Twitter</p> <p>Find the text here: <a href="https://bit.ly/ownshxAdjoa"><u>https://bit.ly/ownshxAdjoa</u></a></p> <p>Relevant links: <a href="https://rosetheatre.org/"><u>https://rosetheatre.org/</u></a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://robmyles.co.uk/"><u>https://robmyles.co.uk</u></a></p>
August 14, 2022
<p>Content warning: some strong language</p> <p>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 <em>Richard III</em>. 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.</p> <p>Join the conversation with #ownshx and tag @robmyles or @TSMGOnlineLive on Twitter</p> <p>Find the text here: <a href="https://bit.ly/ownshxDebraAnn"><u>https://bit.ly/ownshxDebraAnn</u></a></p> <p>Relevant links: <a href="https://swshakespeare.org/"><u>https://swshakespeare.org/</u></a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://robmyles.co.uk/"><u>https://robmyles.co.uk</u></a></p>
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