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Chop Bard

In Your Ear Shakespearewww.chopbard.com
The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today’s hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.
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Episodes

171 Living The Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream – An Introduction – Our Dream begins with some useful information to help us navigate this strange journey. Hartford Stage Shakespeare Uncovered

Sep 29, 20171 hr 5 min

170 Shakespeare Sundays

We introduce our new show, and premier the first episode. www.Shakespearesundays.com

Jul 20, 201728 min

169 Lifelike

The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 2-3 – Autolycus is told about the amazing events that happened off stage, and everyone gathers for one last miracle.

Jul 09, 20171 hr 14 min

168 Sicilia Waits for You

The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 1 – Heirless and haunted by his past, Leontes welcomes our star-crossed lovers, even as fortune turns against them.

Jun 24, 201750 min

167 Undone in Bohemia

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 2 – Perdita and Florizel face an unknown future, Camillo plots his return to Sicilia, and Autolycus seizes an unexpected opportunity. Botanical Shakespeare A Shakespearean Botanical

May 24, 20171 hr 28 min

166 Of Sheep And Romance

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 1 – Love, and flowers, abound at the sheep shearing feast, where Perdita and Florizel aren't the only ones pretending to be someone else. Music: Thatched Villagers, and Miris Magic Dance, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Shakespeare for Freedom Why the Plays Matter , by Ewan Fernie

Apr 28, 20171 hr 7 min

165 Sixteen Years Later...

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 1, 2 & 3 – Welcome to Bohemia! Where time passes at it pleases, kings spy on their heirs, and thieves pass for tinkers.

Mar 19, 20171 hr 5 min

164 Perdita & The Bear

The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 3 – Antigonus, guided by a disturbing dream, arrives in Bohemia with Hermione's baby daughter.

Feb 23, 201743 min

163 First-Fruits, And Third Comfort

The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 1-2 – Cleomines and Dion return with the oracles response, as Hermione is brought to trial. For good, or ill, her ordeal ends here. Arkangel Shakespeare

Jan 31, 20171 hr

162 Schrodinger's Baby

The Winter's Tale – Act II scenes 2-3 – From Hermione's prison cell, hope is born. When Paulina makes her appearance, Leontes may be outmatched!

Jan 18, 201757 min

161 Spider In The Cup

The Winter's Tale – Act II scene 1 – The serenity of mother and child is shattered as Leontes publicly accuses his wife of adultery. Will in the Ville

Dec 27, 201652 min

160 Injury Of Tongues

The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Leontes, convinced of his wife's adultery, looks to his most faithful confidant, Camillo, to help resolve his troubled mind. Missing Spindle

Nov 30, 20161 hr

159 Sicilia, You're Breaking My Heart

The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Polixenes truly desires to return home, but Hermione convinces him to stay, while Leontes has some bad ideas. Making Make Believe Real

Oct 31, 20161 hr 17 min

158 Tragical-Comical-Pastoral... Romance?

The Winter's Tale – Intro, and Act I scene 1 – A sad tale may be best for winter, but Shakespeare had something else in mind. Come join us in the Kingdom of Sicilia, where everything is just swell. Arkangel Shakespeare’s, The Winter’s Tale

Sep 14, 201651 min

157 Aye Good Night

King Lear – Act V scene 3 – The wheel turns again as Lear and company make their weary way toward the inevitable conclusion. In memory of Judy Ziegler, Oct 26 1944 - April 10 2016

Jun 18, 20161 hr 14 min

156 Wheel of Fire

King Lear – Act IV scene 7, Act V scenes 1 & 2 – Father and daughter are reunited, even as Edmund plots to revoke their happy ending. Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder, and G.Robin Smith.

May 31, 201649 min

155 Great Stage of Fools

King Lear – Act IV scene 6 – Nothing is as it seems... Edgar and Gloucester stand upon the verge, encounter the mad King, and run into a serviceable villain. Hollow Crown 2 Trailer BBC Amazon, The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses Heuristic Shakespeare App...

May 13, 20161 hr 13 min

154 Simples Operative

King Lear – Act IV scene 3, 4, & 5 – Lear has made it to Dover, Cordelia returns to the play, and Regan's got an eye for Edmund. Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder

Apr 16, 201639 min

153 The Difference of Man

King Lear – Act IV scene 1 & 2 – Edgar encounters his blind father, as passion ignites in the north. Bardfilm

Apr 02, 201646 min

152 Blind

King Lear – Act III scene 7 – Poor Gloucester. He never saw it coming. Featuring: Kate Miller

Mar 20, 201646 min

151 To Bed at Noon

King Lear – Act III scene 5 & 6 – Edmund betrays his father, while the broken Lear conducts an imaginary trial.

Feb 24, 201653 min

150 Fie, Foh, and Fum

King Lear – Act III scene 3 & 4 – Seeking shelter from the storm, Lear & company encounter Edgar (disguised as Poor Tom), while Gloucester makes a desperate decision. GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: Largest Shakespeare Battle Reenactment, Benefiting UW Drama Department Washington Shakespeare Festival Endowed Fund in Drama...

Jan 27, 20161 hr 9 min

149 I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain

King Lear – Act III scene 1 & 2 – Blow winds and crack your cheeks! Lear and his fool find themselves in the middle of nowhere, caught in a storm storm, and without so much as a hat.

Jan 01, 201649 min

148 Children of Spleen

King Lear – Act II scene 4 – It's a two on one grudge match: Old man Lear verses his thankless daughters!

Dec 08, 20151 hr 18 min

147 Thou Unnecessary Letter

King Lear – Act II scene 2 & 3 – Kent bumps into a rival-messenger at Gloucester's house, while Edgar disappears. Jon Scholes

Nov 18, 20151 hr 1 min

146 A Queasy Question

King Lear – Act II scene 1 – Gloucester receives a surprise visit, just as Edmund’s deceptions pay off, and whispered rumors hint of war. The Year of Lear OSF Play on! mentalfloss.com americantheatre.org npr.org newyorker.com...

Oct 27, 201556 min

145 Old Man Shadow

King Lear – Act I scene 5 – Stuck waiting to leave, not even the fool's jokes can keep doubt and fear from creeping into Lear's thoughts. Featuring: G.Robin Smith Richard II (directed by Emily C. A. Snyder) National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Sep 30, 201540 min

144 Serpent's Tooth

King Lear – Act I scenes 3 & 4 – Goneril takes steps to remedy the burden of her father. A disguised Kent returns, and Lear's fool finally makes an appearance. Featuring: Kate Miller Kate Miller, IMDB I Know That Voice

Sep 10, 20151 hr 31 min

143 You Bastard!

King Lear – Act I scene 2 – Edmund exposes his true nature, and eclipses his father Gloucester's trust in absent son Edgar, who eventually shows up.

Aug 19, 20151 hr 3 min

142 Something From Nothing

King Lear – Act I scene 1 – The King has decided to retire and demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most, as he breaks apart the kingdom. It does not go well. Featuring: Rebecca Gross Ran

Jul 29, 20151 hr 25 min
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