The Play's the Thing

Welcome to our discussion of another play that’s created centuries of controversy! On this episode, we meet our virtuous heroine and her confused love-interest and we also ask, why is this a comedy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this sequel closer to the Godfather II or Gremlins II? Plus a new member joins the team! And remembrances of the queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shakespeare after an apocalypse! In this very special episode, Tim discusses Station 11 -- both Emily St. John Mande's book and the HBO adaptation, with special guest Josiah Martens.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim and the gang (that is the official band name) as they answer your questions about Henry IV, Part I! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Brandon as they dig into the conclusion of this wonderful play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to discuss another crucial act four! In this episode we discuss the ways Shakespeare inverts expectations of Hal and Hotspur and how this act a bit different from most of Shakespeare plays, and yet is exactly what this play needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we dig into the insurrectionist theme in this play, especially Harry's place in the middle of the violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we return our gaze back to the tavern, to the Hal and Falstaff and their various hijinks and the way Falstaff steals the show. Plus, Tim offers some background and some context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry IV, part I is one of Shakespeare's most underrated plays, one full of speech-making and fascinating characters, and historical complexity such that is ought to be more widely read. We'll explain why over the next six episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we answer your questions about Shakespeare's complicated comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we are, once again, at the end of a Shakespeare play. Its time to discuss the fall out, the ending, the lasting implications of the story -- and the play's significance in the Bard's canon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act IV, is always the crucial act in a Shakespeare play, and its not different in The Taming of the Shrew, so join Tim and co. as they dig into this important part of one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to dive in to act three of The Taming of the Shrew! Join the crew as they continue to discuss what makes this play complicated, controversial, and delightful all at once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Matt, and Nora as they dig into act 2 of Shakespeare's controversial play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Taming of the Shrew is a bit of a controversial play and here in this conversation about act one, Tim and his very special guests delve into the questions that that controversy comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they answer your questions about Hamlet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the concluding act to Shakespeare's masterpiece, an act in which we get the famous graveyard scene and the stage littered with bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dig into the crucial fourth act of Hamlet. They discuss Laertes coming the fore, Ophelia's tragic demise, Claudius devious behavior, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the crucial, famous third act of Hamlet. In this episode they discuss the "to be or not to be" speech, Claudius' prayer, and Polonius death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the drama of Hamlet, Act II! They discuss the way everyone is watching everyone else in this act, Pelonius as parent, the appearance of Rosencrans and Guildenstern, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally time to discuss the grandaddy of all of Shakespeare's plays! That's right, it's time for Hamlet and Tim, Heidi, and special guest Andrew Kern are ready to dig deep. In this episode they discuss why this play matters so much, the initial structure of the play, the themes and problems Act I introduces, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, Tim's brother, sister, and mom join him to remember their first encounter with Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tim McIntosh and special guest Madelaine Wheeler discuss one of Shakespeare's weirdest plays. What sort of play is Cymbeline? A comedy, drama, fantasy — a mashup of all three? Also: Shakespeare speaks into the perennial debate on nature vs. nurture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tim, Heidi, and Sarah Jane are answering your questions about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss love and death, the differences between Romeo and Juliet as they encounter death, personal and public interpretations of the play, and whether or not the families within the story actually learned anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act IV of Romeo and Juliet examines the fallout from Tybalt and Mercutio's violent deaths. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's love of strong women, the connections between love and death, and whether or not Romeo is indeed "fortune's fool." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio and Tybalt's death and Romeo's fleeing in exile. Plus, they take up the question, what is "the form of a man?"The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, fate and fortune, the famous balcony scene, and what actually is in a name, anyway . . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into one of Shakespeare's greatest and most misunderstood plays. Listen as they rhapsodize over Shakespeare's linguistic genius, speculate about why this story continues to be so influential and enduring, and discuss whether the star-crossed lovers were truly in love. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book, Shakespeare in a Divide America. Dr. Shapiro and Tim discuss Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth in a conversation about how Shakespeare's plays have showcased America's common grounds and battle grounds alike. Shapiro's book has been nominated for the National Book Award and was a NYT top ten book of 2020. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about Richard II! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim and Heidi as they discuss medieval courts intrigue, Richard's marriage, his psychological identity, and what makes a king a king. They also engage in a bit of a Team Richard vs Team Bolingbroke smackdown. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Heidi and Tim for a discussion about King Richard's psychology, the vice that caused his downfall, and the impact on a nation of a peaceful (or not-so-peaceful) transfer of power. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Heidi and Tim as they discuss turning points found in Act III, the mirror of kings, and Richard's moving poetry. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which John of Gaunt delivers one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. Join Heidi White and Tim McIntosh for another insightful deep dive into one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and ready to dig deep into another of Shakespeare's compelling histories: Richard II -- the first part of Shakespeare's Henriad. In this episode Heidi and Tim discuss Act I and set up all the themes and characters of the ongoing saga. The Play's the Thing on the CiRCE Podcast Network is produced by Goldberry Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Shakespeare anti-semitic? In this bonus episode, Tim chats about this question with special guest Judith "Sparky" Roberts. Sparky comes from a Jewish background and was a theatre teacher at the University of Oregon and Lane Community College. Her graduate study, at Brandeis University, was under the great American Shakespearean actor, Morris Carnovksy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, and Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they wrap up their conversation of Shakespeare's classic play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act IV is usually the key act in any Shakespeare play, and The Merchant of Venice isn't any different. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they explore why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive Into the always-important third act of The Merchant of Venice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's exploration of the folly of people who are put to the test, Bossanio's role (and his name), Shylock's complex role in the play, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into Shakespeare's great play, The Merchant of Venice. In this episode, they discuss the character of Portia, Shylock's unnerving nature, a little of bit of context, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim and Sarah-Jane as they answer your questions about Shakespeare's most underrated play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Sarah-Jane are back as they discuss the final scenes of this great Shakespearean tragedy. Topics of conversation include the desperate measures we see from the Roman government, questions of citizenship and leadership that the play raises, the motivating influences within Coriolanus as the play comes to a head, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane discuss Act IV of Coriolanus, focusing in particular on some ancient Roman history (especially the Roman Republic), the complexity of the plot in this act, and much more. Get ready to dig deep! Oh, and please do rate and review if you like the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane dive deeper into Shakespeare's underrated tragedy by comparing some of the great performances of the play, exploring Coriolanus' use of language, Volumnia's use of rhetoric, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus. In this episode they chat about Act II, focusing on Coriolanus' mother, Volumnia; what the play has to say about leadership; some of the key symbols we find in the play; and much more! Please note: this episode was originally recorded back in April 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus. In this episode they chat about Act I, introducing the play, the characters, the themes, and much more. They also discuss how Coriolanus is almost an anti-type to a play like As You Like It. Please note: this episode was originally recorded back in April 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Tim chats with four first-time student-actors about their experience performing scenes from As You Like It and other Shakespeare plays.If you like this episode be sure to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.