Essays by Scott
The following articles are offered in PDF format:
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A keynote speech relating how the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s commitment to a large resident acting company makes great voice and text work possible.
Estimating the Playing Time of a Shakespearean Text
A formula for estimating the running time of a Shakespearean production based upon the word count.
Voice and Text at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
An article discussing the unique features of the voice and text program at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.
Rebusing the Fartuous Word: Malaprops and Malaforms in Shakespeare
An essay illuminating the distinction between a “malaprop” and a “malaform” in Shakespeare’s plays.
Principles for Speaking on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Elizabethan Stage
A one-page set of guidelines for actors learning how to work on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 1200 seat outdoor theatre, the Elizabethan Stage.