The Development Of Lord Capulet
What ho and welcome to our inaugural episode of Rustic Shakespeare, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast. In this segment, Scott shares his experiences and insights on acting, directing, and designing Shakespearean plays, while emphasizing the universal qualities of Shakespeare's characters and the importance of understanding and presenting them authentically.
During this episode of Rustic Shakespeare, listeners will follow Scott's journey through the character development of his upcoming role as Lord Capulet in the upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, presented by the Mansfield Shakespheare Company.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about:
- The universal humanity of Shakespeare's characters
- Why actors should avoid the external judgment of a play's characters to deliver a more authentic and realistic performance.
- The importance of collaboration and character exploration.
This incredible insight into the homespun secrets of classical theatre provide listeners with a practical application of theories and insight found in the Electric Secrets companion segment, Dedicated to the Craft, which explores tactics and insight into all aspects of performance.
About Your Host
Scott Leon Smith has worked as a professional actor and director for nearly 25 years in a variety of genres. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is CEO of Monstervox Productions, where he helps clients by providing specialized voice-over work for advertising, audiobooks, eLearning, & instructional videos.
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