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Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
Michael Patrick Thornton on Learning to Breathe Again with Shakespeare

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:58


Sometimes, the beauty of Shakespeare's poetry takes your breath away. In the case of today's guest, Shakespeare gave him his breath back. You may recognize actor Michael Patrick Thornton from his roles on TV series like Private Practice and The Good Doctor. Twenty years ago, Thornton had just started out in his acting career when he suffered two spinal strokes that nearly ended his life. He survived, but the strokes took away his ability to breathe and speak. A speech therapist helped Thornton find his way back to breath control… by reciting Shakespeare. He talks with Barbara Bogaev about learning to breathe again with the Bard. Michael Patrick Thornton is the co-founder and former artistic director of The Gift Theatre in Chicago. He's played Iago at the Gift, and Richard III in a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre. Recently, he appeared on Broadway in Sam Gold's 2022 production of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga and in the Tony-nominated Broadway production of A Doll's House. From the Folger's Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published September 26, 2023. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Ben Lauer is the web producer. Leo Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Daniel Roth in Chicago and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

FT Everything Else
Succession's Arian Moayed on how to play a good bad guy

FT Everything Else

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 26:07


This weekend, we meet actor Arian Moayed. You may know him as Stewy Hosseini from HBO's Succession, a scheming private equity shark who loves money and fears no one. He's also currently in A Doll's House on Broadway opposite Jessica Chastain, playing Torvald Helmer, one of theatre history's most famous chauvinists. He talks to Lilah about the difference between a trope bad guy and a complicated person, and how to play unlikeable characters as fully formed people. Arian and his family fled from Iran in the 1980s. He says when he sees A Doll's House, all he sees is Iran. We discuss how his culture informs his work as an actor.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links:– Succession airs on HBO in the US and SkyAtlantic in the UK. The finale is on Sunday, May 28. Here's the FT's review of season 4: https://on.ft.com/3LdbxZA – A Doll's House, adapted by Amy Herzog and directed by Jamie Lloyd, is at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway through to June 10: https://adollshousebroadway.com/– A column by the FT's Jo Ellison on why the Succession wardrobe is so good https://on.ft.com/3VcfulE – A profile of director Jamie Lloyd: https://on.ft.com/3Ldbyg6– Our conversation with Michael Patrick Thornton: https://link.chtbl.com/ftweekend-mpt – Arian is on Twitter and Instagram @arianmoayed. His non-profit, Waterwell, is at https://www.waterwell.org/ —-------------Our US edition of the FTWeekend Festival is back! Join Jamie Lee Curtis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alice Waters, your favourite FT writers, and more on May 20 in Washington, DC, and online. Register now and save $20 using the promo code weekendpodcast at ft.com/festival-usSpecial offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------Original music by Metaphor Music.Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Clips in this episode courtesy of HBO.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Everything Else
Best of: How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back

FT Everything Else

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 32:31


This weekend, we bring you a conversation with actor Michael Patrick Thornton, who is currently in a buzzy Broadway production of A Doll's House alongsideJessica Chastain. When Michael was 24, he had a series of spinal cord strokes. Reciting Shakespeare's sonnets taught him how to breathe and speak again, and continue his career. Michael is at present the only actor on Broadway who uses a wheelchair. The interview was recorded a few months ago, while Michael was on stage in Macbeth with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. Then, we learn about Melissa Dring, Britain's top forensic artist, from journalist Will Coldwell, and the techniques she uses to catch criminals — they are surprisingly cute, and include a jar of strawberry jam.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: – Will's profile of Melissa Dring, ‘To catch a criminal: what a forensic artist knows about the mind': https://on.ft.com/3rw0lht – Michael Patrick Thornton's theatre company, The Gift: https://thegifttheatre.org/ – Michael is on Twitter @ThorntonMPT, and Will is on Twitter at @Will_Coldwell– A Doll's House is on Broadway through June 10 https://adollshousebroadway.com/ – Select coverage of the war in Ukraine is free to read at https://www.ft.com/freetoread—-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast. Our. US edition of the FTWeekend Festival is back! Join Jamie Lee Curtis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alice Waters, your favourite FT writers and more on May 20 in Washington, DC, and online. Register now and save $20 off using promo code weekendpodcast at ft.com/festival-us--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT News Briefing
FT Weekend: How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back

FT News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 33:05


This weekend, Lilah talks to actor Michael Patrick Thornton, who appears in the buzzy new Broadway production of Macbeth. When Michael was 24, he had a series of spinal cord strokes. Reciting Shakespeare's sonnets taught him how to breathe and speak again, and continue his career. Michael is at present the only actor on Broadway who uses a wheelchair. We ask him about the power of language and his role in the play (which also stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga). Then, we learn about Britain's top forensic artist from journalist Will Coldwell, and the techniques she uses to catch criminals — which include a jar of strawberry jam.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: – Will's profile of Melissa Dring, ‘To catch a criminal: what a forensic artist knows about the mind': https://on.ft.com/3rw0lht – Michael Patrick Thornton's theatre company, The Gift: https://thegifttheatre.org/ – Macbeth – starring Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga and Michael – is on Broadway's Longacre Theatre until July 10– Michael is on Twitter @ThorntonMPT, and Will is on Twitter at @Will_Coldwell– Select coverage of the war in Ukraine is free to read at https://www.ft.com/freetoread—-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast. If you have an iPhone and want to try FT Edit (eight pieces of journalism a day, handpicked by senior editors, for much less than an FT subscription), search ‘FT Edit' in the App Store.--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Everything Else
How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back

FT Everything Else

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 32:08


This weekend, Lilah talks to actor Michael Patrick Thornton, who appears in the buzzy new Broadway production of Macbeth. When Michael was 24, he had a series of spinal cord strokes. Reciting Shakespeare's sonnets taught him how to breathe and speak again, and continue his career. Michael is at present the only actor on Broadway who uses a wheelchair. We ask him about the power of language and his role in the play (which also stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga). Then, we learn about Britain's top forensic artist from journalist Will Coldwell, and the techniques she uses to catch criminals — which include a jar of strawberry jam.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: – Will's profile of Melissa Dring, ‘To catch a criminal: what a forensic artist knows about the mind': https://on.ft.com/3rw0lht – Michael Patrick Thornton's theatre company, The Gift: https://thegifttheatre.org/ – Macbeth – starring Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga and Michael – is on Broadway's Longacre Theatre until July 10– Michael is on Twitter @ThorntonMPT, and Will is on Twitter at @Will_Coldwell– Select coverage of the war in Ukraine is free to read at https://www.ft.com/freetoread—-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast. If you have an iPhone and want to try FT Edit (eight pieces of journalism a day, handpicked by senior editors, for much less than an FT subscription), search ‘FT Edit' in the App Store.--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AN ACTOR'S ARC
AN ACTOR'S ARC, with guest Michael Patrick Thornton

AN ACTOR'S ARC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 58:18


AN ACTOR'S ARC traces the creative journey of ten successful actors, who share their insights into their craft as they reflect on the arc of their life in art.This episode features actor, improvisor, and director MICHAEL PATRICK THORNTON. Recorded March 25, 2021.A video version of this episode can be found on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g333eHYEjxc&t=77sAN ACTOR'S ARC is hosted and created by Shawn Douglass.

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Break A Leg! Disability in the Arts
Producing Theatre That Scares You with Michael Patrick Thornton

Break A Leg! Disability in the Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 56:57 Transcription Available


Michael Patrick Thornton is the co-founder and artistic director of Chicago's The Gift Theatre. He joined Nicole to talk about producing, his career on stage and television, casting, representation, the “cripple card,” traveling abroad in a wheelchair, Bruce Willis, and more!  The Gift Theatre online:  Website: https://thegifttheatre.org/  Instagram: @thegifttheatre  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiftTheatre/  Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751649/8977842  Produced by Scott MacDonald  Artwork by Sasha & Alexander Schwartz  https://breakalegpod.buzzsprout.com/ 

Chicago Stories
Ep. 12: The Gift Theatre

Chicago Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 26:08


Mayor Emanuel interviews the inspiring Michael Patrick Thornton about how he founded Chicago's Gift Theatre, a quintessential storefront theater, and about his acting and directing career as a person with disabilities, including on ABC's "Private Practice" and major plays, films and television productions.

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Improv Nerd With Jimmy Carrane
Michael Patrick Thornton

Improv Nerd With Jimmy Carrane

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2012 51:28


Michael Patrick Thornton, one of the stars of ABC's Private Practice, improvises with Jimmy and tells us about his evolution as an actor and opening an independent theater on Chicago's north side.

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Fear No Art Chicago Audio
Improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton on Fear No Art

Fear No Art Chicago Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2011


Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton from the stage of the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes after their performance.

Talk Theatre in Chicago
TTIC- Suicide Incorporated - Jun 14, 2010

Talk Theatre in Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2010 31:20


This week's podcast features playwright Andrew Hinderaker, director Jonathan Berry and producer and actor Michael Patrick Thornton, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the three-year process of readings, workshops and rehearsals that will culminate later this week in The Gift Theatre Company's world-premiere of Hinderaker's new play, Suicide Incorporated.

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Fear No Art Chicago HD Video
Improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton on Fear No Art

Fear No Art Chicago HD Video

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969


Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton from the stage of the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes after their performance.

Fear No Art Chicago High Video
Improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton on Fear No Art

Fear No Art Chicago High Video

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969


Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton from the stage of the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes after their performance.