![Final Session: “The Quest for Knowledge” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]](https://workingactorsjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-WAJfavicon-2-32x32.png "Final Session: “The Quest for Knowledge” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]")
Final Session: “The Quest for Knowledge” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
Description
</figure>It’s our Final Session in The Rehearsal Room with Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia!
This session reflects on the collaborative nature of theater and the intricate work that goes into character development. Over the course of several weeks, the cast has explored the complexities of the characters, as they navigate themes of love, knowledge, and the passage of time. The discussion highlights the importance of taking time to discover the layers within the text.
Each rehearsal is not merely a step towards a final performance, but rather an opportunity for growth and exploration. The actors share their insights, revealing how they have learned to embrace the surprises and revelations that come with each reading of the script.
Tune in to hear the laughter, the learning, and the love for the craft that fills the Rehearsal Room!
What happened in the Final Session?
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- The complexities of Septimus and Thomasina’s relationship
- Exploring the nuances and humor within Stoppard’s text
- Discussing the importance of collaboration and encouragement in the rehearsal process
- Q&A with the cast about their discoveries throughout the month
Watch the Final Session!
Full transcript included at the bottom of this post.
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</figure>And there’s the audio version too – you still get everything from listening!
<iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35117245/height/128/theme/modern/size/standard/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/000000/time-start/00:00:00 /hide-playlist/yes/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" height="128" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border: none;"></iframe>Total Running Time: 1:59:45
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Short on time?
Check out this 50-second clip from our final session with Brendon and Téa finding another level to play with Thomasina!
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And a great quote from this week’s session…
</figure>References mentioned in our Final Session
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