How can an actor prepare before rehearsal? What role does the actor take on in mounting a production? What does the much-discussed phrase *“to interpret a role”* really mean? The acting workshop *The Hell of Rehearsal* explores the ways an actor can prepare both shortly before and during the demanding, creative (and often unpaid) process of rehearsal. Drawing on his experience from many failed attempts, actor Thanos Tokakis will share his nightmarish experiences, with the aim of helping actors avoid as many of these painful situations as possible.