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Zusatztext Through his illuminating narrative and reflections! Joseph demonstrates an enduring passion for Shakespeare's plays and a belief that they still have the power to change perceptions and throw light on life and politics today. 4* Informationen zum Autor Paterson Joseph is an acclaimed British actor who has performed major roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre! including the title role in Othello and the leads in The Royal Hunt of the Sun and The Emperor Jones . He has also worked extensively in television and in film. In 2015! he wrote and performed his one-man play Sancho: An Act of Remembrance on tour. Zusammenfassung ' Julius Caesar is, simply, Shakespeare's African play' John Kani In 2012, actor Paterson Joseph played the role of Brutus in the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Julius Caesar - Gregory Doran's last play before becoming Artistic Director for the RSC. It is a play, Joseph is quick to acknowledge, that is widely misunderstood - even dreaded - when it comes to study and performance. Alongside offering fascinating insights into Julius Caesar and Shakespeare's writing, Joseph serves up details of the rehearsal process; his key collaborations during an eclectic career; as well as his experience of working with a majority black cast. He considers the positioning of ethnic minority actors in Shakespeare productions in general, and female actors tackling so seemingly masculine a play in particular. Audience reactions are also investigated by Joseph, citing numerous conversations he has had with psychologists, counsellors and neurologists on the subject of what happens between performer and spectator. For Paterson Joseph, his experience of playing Brutus in Julius Caesar with the RSC was a defining point in his career, and a transformative experience. For any actor or practitioner working on Shakespeare - or for any reader interested in his plays - this is a fascinating and informative read, which unlocks so much about making and understanding theatre from the inside. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prologue: The Marvel of ShakespearePreface by Gregory Doran, Artistic Director, The Royal Shakespeare Company1. First Words ...2. Words ... Words ...3. The Royal Shakespeare Company4. Juliasi Kaizari : Shakespeare's African Play5. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar 6. Julius Caesar Part Two7. Symposium8. The Roman Photo-shoot9. Rehearsals10. The Stage of Enlightenment11. Caesar The Movie12. The John Barton Session13. Stratford-upon-Avon14. London Calling15. The Caesar Roadshow16. Black Caesar in Russia17. Brooklyn BoundIndex...
