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, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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170 Shakespeare Sundays
We introduce our new show, and premier the first episode. www.Shakespearesundays.com
Jul 20, 2017•28 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, 2017•1 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, 2017•50 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, 2017•1 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, 2017•1 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, 2017•1 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, 2017•43 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, 2017•1 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, 2017•57 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, 2016•52 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, 2016•1 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, 2016•1 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, 2016•51 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, 2016•1 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, 2016•49 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, 2016•1 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, 2016•39 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, 2016•46 min
152 Blind
King Lear – Act III scene 7 – Poor Gloucester. He never saw it coming. Featuring: Kate Miller
Mar 20, 2016•46 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, 2016•53 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, 2016•1 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, 2016•49 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, 2015•1 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, 2015•1 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, 2015•56 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, 2015•40 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, 2015•1 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, 2015•1 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, 2015•1 hr 25 min
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