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Working: Shakespeare Acting at Its Best

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🗓️ 15 October 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Patrick Page, a broadway performer whose current one-man show All the Devils Are Here digs into the complex psyches of multiple Shakespeare villains. In the interview, Patrick discusses his passion for playing Shakespeare roles, his process for researching characters, and the importance of being a good listener as an actor.  After the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas talk about some specific acting exercises.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Patrick shares his experiences with vocal training.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

There is no feeling in the world like being alive in a character written by Shakespeare.

0:18.7

You can express things that you cannot express yourself because you simply don't have the

0:25.3

language, but Shakespeare does.

0:30.1

Welcome back to Working.

0:31.1

I'm your host, June Thomas.

0:33.7

And I'm your other host, Isaac Butler.

0:36.1

Isaac?

0:37.1

It's always a pleasure to talk with you.

0:39.4

But tell me, whose beautiful, sonorous voice did we hear at the top of the show?

0:44.8

Yes, we heard the dulcet tones of the legendary stage actor, Patrick Page.

0:50.9

And why did you want to speak with Patrick now?

0:53.2

Well, Patrick is one of the most accomplished actors of Shakespeare in America.

0:57.6

In fact, I know this is going to sound crazy, but I say it to his face in the interview.

1:02.7

He is actually really my favorite kinglier that I've ever seen.

1:08.4

And he is currently starring in a one-man show off Broadway, which he wrote called All

1:15.1

the Devils Are Here, which is about the villains of Shakespeare.

1:19.5

You know me.

1:20.5

I'm never going to miss an opportunity to geek out about Shakespeare and acting.

1:24.1

Nor should you.

1:25.1

Well, I cannot wait to hear that conversation, but tell me, Isaac, is there something extra

1:29.8

if a slate plus members?

1:31.4

If so, what will they hear?

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