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Meg's quest to find affordable play scripts at thrift stores and local bookshops has lead to her stumbling upon so many plays she decided to make a whole podcast about them. Each week, host Meg Hamblen shares a different play with you and her friends. Hijinks ensue.

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    • Feb 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    8: Henrik Ibsen Was a Pisces ft. Kara Langelier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 62:38


    Welcome to Episode 8! This time around I'm with my incredible friend Kara Langelier and we'll be discussing everything from WandaVision to Frankie Jonas to the incomparable Hayley Atwell. This episode's play is Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Duncan MacMillan. Content Warning for this Episode: Depression and characters taking their own lives. All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread a love for theatre and explore the shows and stories we find as we stumble through life. Find Kara on Instagram @kara_langelier Find the podcast on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    7: The Wild (Holiday) Party ft. Henry Glejzer and Emma Yaniger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 51:39


    Happy Episode 7! This is our 2020 Holiday Special- even though it's releasing in 2021 well past the holiday season. There were a lot of audio issues to work through and apologies for the ones that remain. BUT- to make up for it you can hear Stumbled Upon Podcasts' resident cat Basil in the background throughout the episode. Also this episode has everything- Dominic the (specifically) Italian Christmas Donkey, a brief Princess Diana mention, and -of course- plenty of stumbling.  All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread a love for theatre and explore the shows and stories that we find as we stumble through life.  Find Emma on Instagram @emma.yaniger Find Henry on Instagram @henry.glejzer Follow the podcast on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast Thank you for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stumbled Upon Supernatural Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 0:55


    Stumbled Upon Podcasts’ newest upcoming show is Stumbled Upon Supernatural.  Hosted by Meg Hamblen and Makenna Harris.  Follow us on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast

    6: Electric Boogaloo ft. Allison Steele and Olivia Paluzzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 62:18


    Oh boy- Episode 6! Meg is joined by former ghost slappers Allison and Olivia, and together they will be weaving through the poignant tales of Ratatouille and Beetlejuice. This episode has everything: Lazy Town! The Bachelor! Braintree, MA time capsule lore! And -of course- plenty of rats! To view the Playbill for Ratatouille The Musical head to https://www.playbill.com/article/presenting-the-official-fake-ratatouille-playbill All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread love for theatre and explore the shows and stories we find as we stumble through life. Find Allison's Etsy shop on Instagram @simplyartbysteele Find Olivia on Instagram @84olivia84 Follow the podcast on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5: But I Digress ft. Allison Steele

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 44:36


    Welcome to Episode 5! This is part one Stumbled Upon Theatre's first two-parter adventure. This week, Allison and I are discussing the epic highs and lows of modern musical theatre through Beetlejuice the Musical (music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect; book by Scott Brown and Anthony King). We'll also be finding out how many degrees separate Tony Estrella from any film, if Remy is the rat of all our dreams, and how many teeth we have. All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread love for theatre and explore the shows and stories we find as we stumble through life. Find Allison's Etsy shop on Instagram @simplyartbysteele Follow the podcast on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    4: Did Shakespeare Eat Salad? Was it Caesar? Ft. John 'JT' Cunha

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 47:40


    Woo episode 4! This time Meg is chit chatting with her friend John about the MUSICAL (yes, this is the first musical episode) Salad Days by Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds. This episode has everything- salad, Arrested Development, vagabonds, confusion over Season 4 of Community... All references and quotes are protected under fair use. Check out OUTLOUD Theatre at outloudtheatre.org You can find more golden John content on Instagram and Twitter @jtgayme and @suhcyut Follow us on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast ! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    3: Cut In Post ft. Shannon Donnelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 56:30


    This week Meg and Shannon discuss three one acts from Leading Women: Plays for Actresses 2. This episode has everything- too many college references, drunk choreography, YA fiction conspiracies, on stage car accidents. Plays featured in this episode are Lost by Mary Louise Wilson, Medea by Christopher Durang and Wendy Wasserstein, and No Shoulder by Nina Shengold. All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread a love for theatre and highlight incredible artists and work. Learn more about the Quileute Nation's Move to Higher Ground Initiative at mthg.org Check out the New Play Exchange at newplayexchange.org Content warning for language. Find the podcast on Instagram @stumbleduponpodcast Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2: Amber I Miss You and the GT XPress ft. Amber Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 49:42


    It's episode two everyone! This week Meg and Amber talk about everything from mid-2000's infomercials to Edward (or is it Andrew???) Snowden while exploring Wendy Wasserstein's Isn't It Romantic. All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread a love for theatre and highlight incredible artists and work. Content warning for language. Find us on instagram at @stumbleduponpodcast Subscribe and leave a review of the show where you can! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    1: Get You a Bard Boy ft. Makenna Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 44:52


    Welcome to Episode 1! This week Meg and Makenna are going to explore the incredible Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Mythological hijinks, mispronunciations, and viral video segues ensue.  To donate to the Quileute Nation's Move to Higher Ground Initiative please go to mthg.org All references and quotes are protected under fair use. This podcast's goal is to spread a love for theatre and highlight incredible artists and work.  Content warning for language.  Find the podcast Instagram at stumbleduponpodcast, and find Makenna on at makenna_made_this. Special thank you to Makenna for making the show's logo!   Thank you for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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