Richard II. Young Actors in Training
Description
Chronologically speaking, Richard II is the play that kick-starts Shakespeare's cycle of royal histories. It is also notable for its powerful, introspective speeches, which resonate almost like arias, melancholy and autumnal. This program highlights the dissection, rehearsal, and performance of just such a passage-Act IV, Scene 1, in which the protagonist unwillingly but inevitably hands the crown to the newly ascended Henry IV. British students enact the scene under the auspices of theatrical professionals, then take part in a roundtable on a range of issues. Among these are intriguing notions about Richard's feminine side.
Runtime
15 min
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Date of Publication
[2011], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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