Joanna Bending is a RADA-trained character actor who specializes (at least recently) in playing multiple roles in single plays. Our paths have crossed multiple times so it was fun to chat with her about her background, her training, the practices of the Actors From the London Stage, the (possibly unfortunate?) importance of the director, the value of real actors playing it straight, the terrifying prospect (and reality) of the one-person show, career longevity, and, most importantly, wise fatherly advice. (Length 18:02)
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Z'eva Singer
Yes. I am Daniel Singer’s mother. I played Ophelia once. I think it was at Fort Mason. The unexpected cue:
“…even your mother could play this part.”
After listening to the pod cast, I wrote this to my son:
Hey Rover,
Just listened finally to the podcast.
I did find headphones and “upped” the volume beyond the norm and HEARD everything.
Why am I crying?
Guess it is like Laughter Yoga. I start laughing and then I am crying.
Seriously
Not serious
Z’mom