Tag Archives: casting

A serviceable villain

Posted on March 5, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

I’m blogging in defense of Oswald, whom I consider to be the most undervalued, underrated, ignored, misrepresented character in the entire play. Goneril, Regan, Edmund — they’re rightfully condemned by readers and audiences. Sure, in some adaptations they’re more human or … Continue reading →

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Excellent foppery of the world

Posted on January 4, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Today was brimming with firsts. I took my first hostel shower and enjoyed my first groggy London morning at a cafe in Southbank. I bought my first English Starbucks coffee (it was the only place with wifi, unfortunately) and then, … Continue reading →

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Thou wouldst make a good fool

Posted on October 16, 2012 by MaeganWritesOn

So we finally have a rough cast list together (we’re waiting on confirmation of schedules from actors, hence the “rough”). Auditions, while exhilarating and surreal, also brought up some really important and seemingly obvious logistical questions. How do we double cast minor … Continue reading →

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