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Is going mainstream? Is known for plays like a blood-drenched Hedda Gabler and the Manhattan Theater Club’s revival last spring of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls—a show that some audiences cheered
We did a reading three years ago then he won an Oscar and became quite unavailable. When I with the right actors, this has the potential of being like a very condensed Scenes From a Marriage.
It was a very bizarre fit for an MTC audience. They’re used to things like Rabbit Hole, and chill is not Rabbit Hole. But it does not make me uncomfortable I like it if you love it, I respect it if you hate it.
Are you worried that movie stars are taking away your opportunities for Broadway roles?
it’s incredibly frustrating, British actors that perform on Broadway. This isn’t my personal pet peeve, but I’ve always wanted to do Mary Stuart, and they’re bringing it over from London, and I feel like, well, how am I going to get any better if I don’t get a shot? I’m an American actor! I gotta act!
Would you go back to Shakespeare in the Park?
Not so much. I’m so glad I did , but I’m in my late thirties now. teching in 98-degree heat on a stage with rats running around—
There are lots of rats. It’s a dirty little secret
But you would like to be on Broadway more, win a few Tonys, and all that?
Sure. If someone can make money from youFor what? Revivals? Can you give me an example?
I really shouldn’t talk about it— invited to the party.
