Alternative Theatre History

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A podcast where Theatre History is brought to life each week in a fun and exciting way.

Brittany Proudfoot Ginder and Alex Ginder


    • Sep 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6532h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    5: The Astor Place Riot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 756830:53


    This week we discuss the Astor Place Riot! Asafetida, Nitrous Oxide, Bowery Boys, and a rivalry of Shakespearean proportions abound.Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    4: Christopher Marlowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 460923:54


    This week, we take a look at the rich (and mysterious) life of Marlowe, Christopher Marlowe.Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    3: Nell Gwynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 313245:32


    This week we dive into the history of Nell Gwynn! As you will hear, "she cool, she thicc."Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    2: Orange Wenches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 376196:16


    This episode delves into the history of orange wenches! Brittany gets excited about the restoration and Alex coins the term "sadness citrus."Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1: The Katzenklavier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 555169:37


    In the first full episode of Alternative Theatre History, we discuss the story of the infamous Katzenklavier. While this may be the predecessor to keyboard cat, the jury is still out on if this strange instrument ever truly existed. Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    A Very Good Place to Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 256584:22


    In what we are lovingly calling Episode 0, we introduce ourselves and chat about where we stand in theatre history. Alex admits to playing WOW during Theatre History class and Brittany briefly breaks out in song.Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Welcome to Alternative Theatre History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 24561:40


    Welcome to Alternative Theatre History!Intro and Outro Music: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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