"I Saw Him When..."

In my very first entry, I mentioned an aspiring young actor from Camden named Craig Bazan, who we had “discovered” through a YouTube video. 

More than ever, I am convinced that this young actor holds great promise, and for anyone interested in seeing him in his first professional role, you can still catch him in King Lear through July 27th. 

A number of people expressed interest in knowing more about him and about his time at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. 

Craig has been a member of our Summer Professional Training Program for nine weeks now, and has been going through intensive training in voice, speech, movement, stage combat, and of course, acting. 

He was cast in my production of Lear as a member of the supporting ensemble.

PICTURE: From left, Craig Bazan, Scott Whitehurst, and Marcus Dean Fuller in The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s production of King Lear. Photo:  ©Gerry Goodstein.

In the three-hour performance each night, Craig plays a servant who undertakes a noble rescue; a soldier; and a herald. 

He has performed admirably, engaging in his training with vigor and determination. 

More than ever, I am convinced that this young actor holds great promise.

I do think he’s the kind of talent about whom one will be able to say, “I saw him when…” !

Tags: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | King Lear

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