Working in the Theatre: Solo Performance

This episode of Working in the Theatre was featured in our new book, "American Theatre Wing, an oral history: 100 Years, 100 Voices, 100 Million Miracles." Learn more about the book at a.co/d/9A5qc9a.
"Solo Performance is nothing new. This has been happening since the dawn of man, and it will continue to happen..." - Nilaja Sun
The world of a solo performance can often be challenging and daunting for the performer. It can also be incredibly exciting and important.
From the viewpoints of three performers/creators, Simon McBurney, Nilaja Sun, and Judith Light, hear their stories about performing solo from recent productions including The Encounter (McBurney), All The Ways To Say I Love You (Light), and various productions by Sun.
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[@ausin4501]

Obsessed with all these artists!!

[@emiliahughes5829]

I felt I wanted more from these people about how the process works. They have amazing pieces of theatre, and I want to know how to work on their level.

[@lmathews5608]

Just finished writing my solo play, must say... was good watching this thank u

[@delarose2x280]

Can you give me some tips? I'm doing a solo play tomorrow but I have noo idea where to even start

[@local_disk]

Who else was forced to watch this by their theater teacher

[@patrickelijah4930]

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[@memphisriver1001]

@Patrick Elijah instablaster ;)

[@quietmousexx2209]

I JUST GOT AN IDEA YESSSSSS I CAN DO THIS NOW 😄

[@jazzyspazzrawr]

This was incredibly helpful! Thanks for posting.

[@mwsawyer15]

Inspiring stories about powerful theatre artists!

[@emiliahughes5829]

This was very informative

[@lmathews5608]

Very interesting ❤

[@NickoseLayne]

💙💙💙💙

[@quibiburgers2481]

yuh

[@nononouh]

15:30?

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Juicy smoos