In preparation for the upcoming production of “The Two Noble Kinsmen” through the Department of Theatre, I met with four of the student actors participating. The discussion included input from Brandt Garber, playing Arcite; Kali Scott, playing the Jailer’s Daughter; Ashley Ramos, playing Emilia; and Kelsey Jensen, playing Pirithous. Since this production is a translation of a Shakespeare text, we discussed the differences in approach, the play itself, and why audiences will still find the story relatable.
Tell me about the play on project and how that relates to this play.
Brandt Garber: It’s… as far as I know, it’s a reworking, a translation of all of Shakespeare’s works.