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Rylance Finds Othello Reflection in Youth Theater
29 Sep
Summary
- Sir Mark Rylance connected with Othello's search for belonging.
- Graduate Morenike Onajobi makes professional acting debut.
- Rylance and Raymond plan West End transfer for "Tartuffe Remixed".
Sir Mark Rylance drew parallels between his own search for love and identity and the character of Othello. He sees this same quest reflected in the young people involved with the Intermission Youth program. Morenike Onajobi, a graduate of the program, is now making her professional acting debut as Kemi in "Tartuffe Remixed," having left a career in HR to pursue acting. She described her experience working with Rylance and Darren Raymond as an invaluable daily masterclass.
Rylance and Raymond, who consider each other brothers, have ambitious plans. They aim to transfer "Tartuffe Remixed" to the West End proper and intend to collaborate on more professional plays through the Intermission Ensemble. Rylance expressed his enthusiasm for this new phase, stating that this is where he plans to focus his classical acting work. Their partnership is seen as a significant development, with Raymond deeply impacted by Rylance's influence.
