While Farber was in rehearsal for “Shakespeare’s R&J” (an all-male, gay interpretation of “Romeo and Juliet”) at Signature Theatre in 2012, he explains, the play’s author and director, Joe Calarco, turned him onto the part: “He’d just seen the show in New York and thought Spike would be a great part for me. That inspired me to seek out productions wherever they might be, and audition when I could. Ultimately, I was cast at Arena, right around the corner from my house.”
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The truth within ones self is their confidence and Farber clearly has that. It's cool to see that this actor searches for roles that fit within these gay stories. Most people are told to be open to any role that is available to them instead of being cocky. And Farber seems to say "No" to that concept because he knows he has more of a purpose in the theatre to tell his story. And he is fine being a type cast for these kinds of characters. I always viewed the acting pool to be puppet or people who always follow what they are told what to do. I respect actors that seem to have a view on their art form in this way. It doesn't come across as an actor always wanting the lead, but to be a role that allows that character to take a stand for what he believes in. And thats why I love the theatre and all art because of their forms of expression and how they convey the world in very interesting and abstract ways.
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