Smoke Hole Sessions
EP 7: Preparing the Grail, feat. Sir Mark Rylance
Jun 16, 2021
EP 7: Preparing the Grail features Sir Mark Rylance, an Academy Award-winning actor. The episode covers a range of captivating topics including global shutdowns, Shakespeare, loss, interconnectedness of life, happy accidents in art, craft, wetlands, growing older, and breaking into the Globe. Sir Mark shares his passion for wetlands while Martin talks about the deliciousness of growing older and the benefits of losing memories as you age. A memorable and entertaining conversation that you won't want to miss.
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- Acting in the theater is a privilege that brings camaraderie and joy to both performers and audiences.
- Mark Rylance is a master at bringing granular details and multiple personalities to his roles, showcased in his performances at the Globe Theatre and his Oscar-winning acting in Bridge of Spies.
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Memories of a Transformative Theatre Experience
The speaker recalls a vivid memory from childhood of being immersed in a local theater production of Bevelve, which deeply impacted his love for theatre. He vividly remembers the camaraderie, the joy of being witnessed by an audience, and the intoxicating atmosphere of the theater. Though he started as a spear carrier, the real magic of the experience was realizing that being in the theater was a privilege in itself.
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