In Love With the Bard
Shakespeare is an amazing poet who makes the meaning of every line clear, in contrast to modern drama, where a lot is left unsaid, Henley-Cohn says.
"He makes it clear for you what you need to do," he says about incorporating the language and emotions Shakespeare wrote into his own character.
"Shakespeare has a way of drawing you into the time and place," whereas more modern plays tend to lose that illusion, Parris says.
The actors say the language is a treat because it is new to them. Some have performed Shakespeare before, but they say his writing is timeless and always a thrill.
"Shakespeare is basically a discovery process," says Kornell. "I don't know if anyone will ever discover every meaning Shakespeare had, but that's what's exciting about it."
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