About this episode

Ben Levi Ross and Bobby discuss their differing interpretations of Mother's Younger Brother shaped by their unique upbringings and eras.

Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime at LCT) and Bobby share the distinction of playing Mother's Younger Brother a generation apart. They share how different upbringings in different eras contributed to their interpretation of the character. Ben's history of nonconformity to norms and expectations contrasts with Bobby's history of conformity, while both experiences offer a fascinating entry point into the psychology of a young man radicalized by period of great social change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Levi Ross

Topics covered

• nonconformity
• social change
• character interpretation
• psychology
• theater

Keywords

• nonconformity
• social change
• theater
• character analysis
• Ragtime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LCT

Books & works: Ragtime

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