Interview with Yolanda Vasquez

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Q1) How would you describe the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick? Answer

Q2) The play hints that Beatrice and Benedick share some kind of history. Did you decide what happened between them? How did these decisions fit into the rehearsal process? Answer

Q3) Do you think Beatrice takes the Prince's proposal ‘Will you have me, lady?’ seriously? Answer

Q4) After the proposal, Beatrice mentions in an exchange with the Prince that her mother ‘cried’ at her birth. How do you interpret this line? Answer

Q5) Can you describe Beatrice's relationship with the audience? Answer

Q6) The gulling of Beatrice parallels the gulling of Benedick. How did you explore the comedy in rehearsal, and did you choose to emphasise the similarities between these scenes? Answer

Q7) During Claudio's accusations in the wedding scene, Beatrice remains silent. Why do you think this is? Answer

Q8) How has the wedding scene developed during performance? Answer

Q9) Which aspects of Much Ado About Nothing do you find most enjoyable? Answer

Q10) You’ve performed in several seasons at the Globe. Do you continue to learn about the space? Answer

Q11) Much Ado About Nothing has had a long run; is it difficult to keep performances alive? Answer

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