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This summer is flying by, and I realize I've not really updated my blog in ages. So, to my four loyal readers, my sincere apologies. I haven't played supporting roles since grad school, so it was an adjustment at first. In many ways, they are much more difficult to play than leads. For instance, when you play most leading roles, there is plenty of dialogue to let you know who this person is you are playing. There's also a lot more action to give you things to do. But there is a certain amount of freedom that comes with that as well. As the summer wears on, I am finding some new things about both of my characters. In Henry VIII, I am playing Sir Thomas Lovell. I believe I have about seven lines, but I am onstage for the entire show. Also, my character is incredibly high status in the kingdom and his name may be mentioned more than anybody else in the play. He was clearly an important man in the kingdom, and Shakespeare and Fletcher show that with his c...