While Mendes and his company of actors from both sides of the Atlantic gear up for the premiere, they took time out to speak about their personal experiences and the challenges of mounting the repertory productions.
Featured in the video are Mendes, Alvin Epstein, Michelle Beck, Thomas Sadoski, Juliet Rylance, Ron Cephas Jones, Christian Camargo and Stephen Dillane.
As You Like It will premiere Jan. 12 and officially open Jan. 24. The Tempest will commence Feb. 14 and officially open Feb. 25. Both productions will run through March 13, 2010, in BAM's Harvey Theater. Visit BAM.