About this episode

Abigail Thorn discusses her acting process and the influence of her philosophical background on her work, while sharing insights about life in America and compassion.

You may know Abigail Thorn as Philosophy Tube on YouTube or as Sharako Lohar on House of the Dragon; she is a British playwright and actress. Today, Ashlyn is inviting her to get Wide Open about her acting process. They also discuss how her background in philosophy shapes what she brings to the screen, and they talk about what life in America is like and what it has taught her about extending compassion to friends and neighbors in new ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ashlyn Harris

Guest: Abigail Thorn

Topics covered

• acting process
• philosophy
• compassion
• American life
• theater

Keywords

• Abigail Thorn
• acting
• philosophy
• compassion
• American life
• theater
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philosophy Tube, House of the Dragon

Places: America

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