The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Sarah Snook | Ladies Who Launch
Apr 15, 2025
Sarah Snook, the Emmy- and Olivier Award-winning actor renowned for her role in 'Succession,' shares her incredible journey of starring in a one-woman Broadway play, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' She discusses the grueling preparation involved in embodying 26 characters and reciting 60,000 words. Snook also touches on the immersive experience of adapting Oscar Wilde's classic, revealing the emotional and technical challenges she faced on stage. Her insights offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater and the dedication it demands.
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Wrong Voice
- Sarah Snook accidentally used the wrong voice for a character during a live performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- The director, Kip Fagan, humorously claimed to not have noticed the error.
Forgetting Lines
- During the first preview of The Picture of Dorian Gray in London, Snook forgot her lines only seven lines into the performance.
- A stagehand whispered the line to her, but Snook's husband was worried she wouldn't make it through.
Audience Differences
- American audiences are more expressive, laughing and clapping to show enjoyment.
- London audiences are quieter during the performance, careful not to disrupt the actor.
