About this episode
An interview with Jonathan Cake discussing his career and experiences in theater and film.
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with star of stage and screen Jonathan Cake, who is currently starring in DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including his collaboration with Fiona Shaw on MEDEA, touring as a young actor with the National Youth Theater, how he first encountered DEATH OF A SALESMAN, bringing Tennessee Williams’ BABY DOLL to the stage, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company, how AND JUST LIKE THAT changed the way he dresses, working with an American company on CYMBELINE, why he turned down RICHARD III, a memorable incident while performing DOUBT, what he thinks about onstage intimacy, changing his look for THE PHILANTHROPIST, what he’s learned from his podcast STAGE DOOR JONNY, working with Ethan Coen on ALMOST AN EVENING, performing in the Globe Theatre, starring in FUENTE OVEJUNA after the pandemic, balancing being a father with being an actor, the challenges of starring in CORIOLANUS in the Park, and so much more. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation with a master craftsman.
People in this episode
Guest: Jonathan Cake
Topics covered
- theater
- acting
- interview
- career stories
- performance challenges
Keywords
- Jonathan Cake
- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
- theater
- acting
- performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Youth Theater, Royal Shakespeare Company
Books & works: DEATH OF A SALESMAN, MEDEA, BABY DOLL, AND JUST LIKE THAT, CYMBELINE, RICHARD III, DOUBT, THE PHILANTHROPIST, STAGE DOOR JONNY, ALMOST AN EVENING
Places: Globe Theatre
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