Week 2 Session: “Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]

Update: 2025-01-21

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It’s Week 2 in The Rehearsal Room with Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia!

This week, we continue our exploration of Stoppard’s masterpiece, focusing on the themes of thermodynamics, time, and the human condition.

Throughout the episode, we examine the role of empathy and connection, not just among the characters but also within the theatre community. The actors discuss the importance of understanding and portraying the emotional journeys of their characters, highlighting the play’s exploration of human nature and the pursuit of knowledge.

We also touch upon the concept of free will versus determinism. The interplay between order and chaos, as symbolized by the stirring of rice pudding, becomes a metaphor for the unpredictability of life and the inevitability of change.

Join us as we unravel the layers of this play, offering insights into the creative process and the transformative experience of theatre. Immerse yourself in the world of Arcadia!

What happened in the Week 2 Session?

🏁 In this session, highlights include:

Exploring the dynamics between Septimus and Jellaby

Delving into the philosophical debates on free will and determinism

Witnessing the intensity of Lady Croom’s confrontation with Septimus

Unpacking the symbolism of rice pudding and its deeper implications

Watch the Week 2 Session!

Full transcript included at the bottom of this post.

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Total Running Time: 1:55:30

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Check out this 77-second clip from Week 2 with Brendon and Jenn on the vulnerable state of Lady Croom!

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And here’s an intriguing quote from this session…

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References mentioned in Week 2

Tom Stoppard

Arcadia

Fermat’s Last Theorem

Newton’s Laws of Motion

Jane Austen

Schrödinger’s cat

The Etonians

Halley’s Comet

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Week 2 Session: “Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]

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It’s Week 2 in The Rehearsal Room with Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia!

What happened in the Week 2 Session?

Watch the Week 2 Session!

And there’s the audio version too – you still get everything from listening!

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Short on time?

References mentioned in Week 2

Week 2 Session: “Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]

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Week 2 Session: “Secrets, Servants, and Self-Determination” in Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – 2 scenes with Septimus – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]