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Meet Frederick Fronkensteen

Meet Frederick Fronkensteen

FromReduced Shakespeare Company Podcast


Meet Frederick Fronkensteen

FromReduced Shakespeare Company Podcast

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chicago actor Sean Fortunato (TV's Fargo) discusses playing the iconic role of Frederick Frankenstein in the Mercury Theatre production of Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks's musical version of his own legendary film, co-written by and starring the great Gene Wilder. Fortunato talks about the enviable range of roles he's been able to play (from Malvolio to Otto Frank to Willy Wonka); how they navigate some of the 50-year-old jokes; the challenges and rewards of playing in venues of varying sizes; how he approaches comedy from a place of seriousness and sincerity; and the glory of channeling Gene Wilder's spirit, rather than copying his specific performance. (Length 15:13)
Released:
Oct 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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