Today we welcome prolific actor Chris Tester to the show for a more in-depth analysis of one of the most compelling characters in Shakespeare's canon: Iago from Othello. Chris speaks to how his classical training in British Drama School- and with Shakespeare specifically- informs his voice acting work to this day, and we get to see it in action as we dive into this iconic scene between Iago and Roderigo. In this exploration we ask, is Iago simply a 'motiveless malignity,' or is there something deeper in the text for an actor to ground him in? Featuring: Felix's Corner, unchaste drowning, language informing character, poisonous watermelons, performing on stage v. performing on mic, and the wonders of interpretation.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, and Chris Tester. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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