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Jay Dunn's Production Diary: The End of a Journey - Gratitude & Goodbyes
Actor Jay Dunn concludes his bloggin tour de force during his run of The Conference of the Birds here…with his post written just before closing weekend (just past). Here, Jay writes about his experiences throughout the run, what he has…
Louis Butelli Interview of Zach Appelman: Part Deux
Zach Appelman is Henry V Last week, we posted the first segment of Louis Butelli’s interview with Zach Appelman. Louis met with Zach over coffee in Brooklyn last month and had a lovely chat on subjects ranging from karate to…
Jay Dunn's Rehearsal Diary: Very Like a Whale, Peter Sis & Designers
The “Birds” cast takes flight at the Folger I have been sorely remiss in not urging you to read Louis Butelli’s pre-Henry V blog postings. Two reasons to read them. 1) They are interesting, intelligent and contain interviews with the…
Louis Butelli and Zach Appelman: Interview, Part I
Zach Appelman as Henry V Hello again from your pal Louis Butelli, cast member in Folger Theatre’s upcoming Henry V (January 2013) and Twelfth Night (April 2013). First, I’d just like to personally send my warm thoughts and best wishes to…
Louis Butelli and Zach Appelman: Happy Saint Crispin's Day!
Engraving of the Battle of Agincourt of 1415 Hello again from your pal Louis Butelli. I’ll be playing Nym in Henry V and Feste in Twelfth Night later this season at Folger Theatre. First, let me please urge you to…
Louis Butelli and Robert Richmond: Talking Twelfth Night
Hello again from your pal Louis Butelli. I’ll be playing Nym in Henry V and Feste in Twelfth Night later this season at the Folger. It’s a wealth of riches here at the Folger Production Diary, where I’ve been asked…
Jay Dunn's Rehearsal Diary: Perceptual Vigilance and The Conference of the Birds
Outside the Folger Theatre Hey Everyone! Jay Dunn here, blogging from backstage for The Conference of the Birds. This post includes my first Designer spotlight, my first ‘Bird Call’ section (where I write about a bird featured in the show),…
Jay Dunn's Rehearsal Diary: Devised Theater and Murmuration
First Day of Rehearsal – September 25 I thought I’d start off the second blog post by introducing myself. My name is Jay Dunn and I am an actor in The Conference of the Birds, playing October 23 to November…
Already a Wow - Design Team & 1st Read-Through
With the upcoming production of The Conference of the Birds on the horizon, actor Jay Dunn was kind enough to agree to write a series of blog posts throughout the rehearsal process to give our readers a bit of a…
Louis Butelli: Talking Henry V (Pre-Blog Part II)
Hello again from Louis Butelli, your peripatetic pre-blogger, soon to be appearing at the Folger Theatre in Henry V and Twelfth Night. Director, Robert Richmond I write to you now from historic Columbia, South Carolina, where I have come to…
Louis Butelli: Pre-Blogging Diary, Part I
Louis Butelli, appearing in Folger’s upcoming Henry V and Twelfth Night. Hello, there! My name is Louis Butelli, and I’ll be performing in two shows this 2012/13 season at the Folger Theatre. First up, I’ll play Nym in Henry V.…
Inquiring young minds...
This entry is in response to a question, submitted by a student from JP McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA. This student asks, “What led you to become an actor, and where do you envision your career going?” This seemingly…