Watch: SAG Conversations with Actors from Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’
The cast speaks about filling the big shoes of the original cast and performing in perhaps the most popular American musical in decades.
The cast speaks about filling the big shoes of the original cast and performing in perhaps the most popular American musical in decades.
Thornton talks about playing a character that some would say is fairly typical for him as well as his career as a whole.
Check out the audition that grabbed the attention of the Lost creators above!
“We always try to find the recognizable thread. The thing that we relate to is always the strongest point to start from.” – Rachel Bay Jones
“…you’re not feeling inspired as an actor and not having that magic moment where it all comes together, then that’s when you have to pull the techniques.” – Corey Hawkins
“On this show, you’re constantly walking in with a new script with a new backstory and a new revelation on who you are. You’re constantly discovering.” – Ted Danson
“I’m always fighting whatever stereotypes one gets into and trying to change it up.” – Marisa Tomei
“What did I do last? Did I get that out of my system? What is this going to lead me to next?” – Naomi Watts on Choosing Parts
Holloway’s audition demonstrates the charm that worked so well for the character.
Linney cast’s some light on why revivals in theater are looked at differently than their television and film counterparts.
“The fun of it and the challenge of it is to take the play — to take the text — and make it your own, to find it your own way” – Corey Hawkins on Theater
Field reveals how the lack of intermission helps her maintain her energy and why she decided to return to Broadway after a nearly 15-year break.
“The actor either has to learn how to develop their interpretation of who their character is, or study someone who is of that nature already.” – Casting Director Kimberly Hardin
Rush speaks at length about his career and portraying who many consider to be the wisest man of the 20th century.
“I think who we are as actors, we can’t have an objective perspective. When you’re directed by someone who is incredible, they have the ability to see it and explain it and bring you to it.”
Other people will have their own beliefs and opinions, and do you know what? That’s fine.
“For a casting director, that’s your—the actor that you have loved for decades getting their shot, and then not only taking it, but killing it, as Sterling does each and every week.” – Tiffany Little Canfield
“Every day is a different sort of vibe and feeling. It can be impacted by anything from like, “Is it raining outside?” to “Are there a lot of old people?”” – Ben Platt
As a showcase for Deborah Cox’s amazing voice, The Bodyguard is well worth a visit.