About this episode
Timothy Douglas discusses his approach to directing actors in Shakespeare's language and his latest production of As You Like It.
As You Like It Folger TheatreApril 20, 2026 How should an actor approach Shakespeare’s language? Is the focus on rehearsing delivery, or on cultivating presence in the moment? Director Timothy Douglas credits the teachings of Tina Packer and Kristin Linklater for shaping his approach to helping actors “own” Shakespeare. His latest collaboration, As You Like It, at the Folger Theatre in Washington, DC runs through April 19. The quote we talk about in the interview: As You Like It; Act 4, Scene 1: (spoken by Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede to Jacques in Act 4, scene 1) 24. I fear you have sold your own lands to see other men's; then 25. to have seen much and to have nothing is to have rich eyes 26. and poor hands. Click here to go to the Folger Website.
People in this episode
Guest: Timothy Douglas
Topics covered
- Shakespeare
- acting
- theater direction
- language
- performance
Keywords
- Shakespeare
- acting
- theater
- Folger Theatre
- As You Like It
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Folger Theatre
Books & works: As You Like It, As You Like It; Act 4, Scene 1
Places: Washington, DC
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