For our second interview with some of the cast members of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, which kicks off its run this evening. Let's hear from my pal Stephen Vance, who wears many hats at ARTS: actor, director, and tech guru!
Here's what he has to say about playing Decius, a senator who turns against Caesar:
Stephen: Caesar wants to be in charge. The senators want to remain in charge. Ambition, Conspiracy, and a touch of altruism.
Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?
Stephen: The Bill Cosby Show - the Shakespeare episode with Christopher Plummer and Roscoe Lee Browne.
Q: What's your theatre background, and why do you enjoy doing community theatre shows?
Stephen: I'm a fan. I started doing this a few years back because I was fascinated with the talent in this area. I've been on stage a lot and have even had the privilege to direct a couple of shows. Currently, I'm one of the directors in the ARTS Resident Company.
Q: Why would you recommend this show?
Stephen: The cast is fantastic and this will be unlike anything you've ever seen anywhere. The first time we discussed this concept, I thought it was great, but I wasn't sure we could pull it off. I think we did - come find out.
Q: Biggest challenge to this show?
Stephen: The technical elements. In addition to having a role in the show and getting to be involved in some major fight choreography, we are running some pretty sophisticated technical gear. The level of detail put in those elements are challenging but I think they are what pulls it together.
Q: Why Shakespeare?
Stephen: It's rich. Great characters, heightened situations, and incomparable language.
Q: Tell us show dates, times, place...
Stephen: March 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. at 900 8th Street (Old Huntington High) Main Stage.
Thanks, Stephen!
1 comment:
The Bill Cosby Show - the Shakespeare episode with Christopher Plummer and Roscoe Lee Browne.
BEST. EPISODE. EVER.
The show is wonderful. I'll see it again.
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