Episode 39: Ray Dooley

In this episode, Jerry speaks with Ray Dooley, a longtime member of the PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They discuss Ray’s acting background, the value of a company of actors, and more!

 

Ray Dooley has been a company member of the PlayMakers Repertory Company since 1989. He has earned a MFA at the American Conservatory Theater and a BA from Hamilton College (Phi Beta Kappa). Along with his work with PlayMakers, Ray also serves as a Professor in the Department of Dramatic Art at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has performed on Broadway (Macbeth, Circle in the Square), Off-Broadway (Three seasons with Classic Stage Company), Internationally (The European premiere of Doubt, Amadeus, The Lark), and on film/TV (Changeover, The Trial of Standing Bear, Stonebrook, One Life to Live, Guiding Light).

 

00:00-00:27 Intro music

00:27-00:53 Welcome

00:53-07:45 Ray Dooley background

07:45-11:37 Inspirations and continuation of background

11:37-13:23 Working with underrated artists

13:23-15:35 Working with Bill Ball

15:35-21:39 What is the value of a company of actors?

21:39-26:12 Interesting experiences in New York

26:12-29:21 How he was hired at Playmakers

29:21-34:56 Teaching

34:56-37:27 Current season

37:27-37:52 Goodbye

37:52-38:26 Outro