Podcasts about midsummer night

I've been so lucky this week to cross paths with several beloved friends and colleagues, in some cases for the first time in ages. One of those friends of many years' standing is the legendary countertenor Drew Minter, with whom I made my very first appearances on the New York concert stage… well, a few years back now! Seeing Drew made me think not only to his influence on me in my early years of singing, but also of the influence of the earliest (and still to my mind the greatest) of all American countertenors, Russell Oberlin. A few years ago, I dedicated a pair of episodes to him, and today I present to you the second of those episodes, originally fashioned exclusively for my Patreon subscribers, yet another “refurbished” Countermelody episode that now sees the light of day. I explore Oberlin's performances of medieval and renaissance music, both with the New York Pro Musica (The Play of Daniel, Dufay, and Dowland) and with the Experiences Anonymes record label (Byrd and 13th Century French Polyphony). I also offer examples of Oberlin's expertise in performance of baroque music, offering two Bach arias (one performed with Leonard Bernstein, the other with Glenn Gould), and several Handel selections, including a complete cantata from one of his rarer LP releases. In addition, we hear a live excerpt of his Oberon in Midsummer Night's Dream opposite the late British soprano Joan Carlyle, as well as a surprising outing as one of the commedia dell'arte players in Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos, opposite the Zerbinetta of the great African American coloratura soprano Mattiwilda Dobbs. There are additional surprises along the way. The episode opens with a heartfelt tribute to Drew, my reunion with whom prompted this episode in the first place. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Allan Samson Manalo is back in the guest chair for The Yay. When Allan was last with us (Episode 237), we talked about good times and the wonderful history of Bindlestiff Studios. Today, he talks about his show, In Bituin, the show he has created in loving memory of his late wife Joyce. We talk about how theatre can help in the act of recovery and healing – and reflection. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO) Sept 5 – Oct 5 Julius Rea is a part of the writing team https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage) June 4 – 29 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity Daryo's All American Diner (Oakland Asian Cultural Center) May 18th – 2pm free with registration Jake Fong, Joe Cascasan (Episode 196), and Earlina Somera (Episode 151) are in the reading Conrad Panganiban (Episode 16) wrote the play and Mallory Somera (Episode 151, 249) is directing the reading https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/ A Midsummer Night's Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company) June 13 – July 13 Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/ The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players) May 9 – June 8 Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/ In Bituin (Bindlestiff Studio) May 22 – 24 Alan Manalo (Episode 237) wrote, directed and is in the play https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=282100&fbclid=IwY2xjawKMTg9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFseFk1c1V1WU1sTlFHUWVWAR6CdftUYtTSD_UIM6wG4Kby8SeIzAJ9x2YzzacdCSmB94UboJc3VUT17sRANw_aem_euNrVBGfmx1aBi7kQWYYjQ The Future That Liberals Want (Eclectic Box SF) May 2 – 24 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 and 268) is in the play https://awesometheatre.org/2025/03/31/the-future-that-liberals-want-or-resume-building-post-apocalypse/ Yellow Face (Shotgun Players) May 10 – June 8 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/ Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre) May 30 – June 15 Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show) https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

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Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director Erin Helyard takes is into the glittering world of Restoration England with The Fairy Queen, a rich and whimsical semi-opera by Henry Purcell. Created in 1692 for the lavish court of William and Mary, this masterpiece fuses Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with the era's love of spectacle, music, and myth. In this episode, we explore how The Fairy Queen reflects the politics, tastes, and theatrical innovations of late 17th-century London—where dazzling masques met the genius of Purcell's music. Discover how this enchanting work entertained elite audiences while subtly commenting on order, chaos, love, and monarchy in a time of political restoration and artistic renewal.

Elizabeth Percy, 1st Duchess of Northumberland, who lived at Alnwick Castle in the middle decades of the 18th century, was a collector, courtier and artistic patron. But did you know she was also a regular theatregoer?Her many diaries include various mentions of plays she saw, some of which were by William Shakespeare, and her collections include miniature portraits of famous actors and actresses. But what was Shakespeare and the theatre like for Georgian audiences? How did it change during the 1st Duchess' lifetime? And why is the 18th century important in the history of Shakespeare?To find out more, we spoke to our regular Shakespearean expert, Ronan Paterson, and another special guest. Professor Ryuta Minami, of the Tokyo Keizai University of Economics, is an expert in theatre of the 17th and 18th centuries, and joined us for a fascinating conversation.Among other things, you will hear how theatre and acting changed during this time, and how Shakespeare was changed for Georgian tastes; stories of the great actors of the 18th century, especially David Garrick, who had a few connections to the 1st Duchess; and Northumberland's own theatre history and traditions.Speaking of this, we have a Shakespeare troupe visiting us this summer! The Three Inch Fools bring their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Alnwick Castle on 22 July. Find tickets on our website, by searching Three Inch Fools At Alnwick Castle, or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-midsummer-nights-dream-presented-by-the-three-inch-fools-tickets-1289546200399 . It's one of our favourite plays (even if Samuel Pepys wouldn't agree!)And for more Shakespeare on the Alnwick Castle Podcast, find our previous annual episodes in our feed - episode 8 for the castle's Shakespeare connections, episode 33 for Henry IV Part I, and episode 58 for Shakespeare's Wars of the Roses.

Only recently have I become fully aware of the exceptional voice and artistry of the late April Cantelo (02 April 1928 -16 July 2024). When she died last summer, I began more fully exploring her recorded output and to my surprise and delight, I found myself ranking her among the very finest 20th century British sopranos. It's my great privilege to offer a full episode showing the wide range of musical genres that she effortlessly assayed. If her performances of Handel seemed near-definitive, it must also be remembered that she created the role of Helena in Britten's Midsummer Night's Dream in the summer of 1960 and championed the work of countless contemporary composers, including two heard here, Hugh Wood, and Malcolm Williamson, with whose works in particular she was closely associated. She is also featured in recordings of Grieg, Berlioz, Arne, and Wagner. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

William Shakespeare narrates his classic play, full of music, magic and muddles.

In this engaging podcast episode, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Deanna Wright, an actress involved in the Quintessence Theater's production of Reckless Romance, featuring Midsummer Night's Dream and Antony and Cleopatra. Deanna shares her journey from Florida to Philadelphia, her experiences in the theater, and her reflections on playing the iconic roles of Cleopatra and Oberon. The conversation delves into the challenges and joys of acting, the significance of gender roles in Shakespeare's works, and the personal growth that comes from embodying such powerful characters. In this conversation, DeAnna S. Wright discusses her experiences portraying iconic characters Oberon and Cleopatra, reflecting on the creative process, the importance of costume design, and the power of theatricality. She shares insights on personal growth, audience engagement, and the limitless possibilities that come with embracing one's artistic journey.Chapters* 00:00 Introduction to Reckless Romance* 03:03 Deanna Wright: A Journey to Philadelphia* 05:56 The Road to Reckless Romance* 09:11 Exploring the Characters: Cleopatra and Oberon* 12:01 The Impact of Gender Roles in Shakespeare* 15:09 Creating Oberon: A Personal Journey* 19:50 The Gift of Performance* 22:15 Costume Design and Character Embodiment* 25:40 The Power of Theatricality* 28:45 Engaging the Audience* 30:15 Reflections on Personal Growth* 34:30 Embracing Limitless PossibilitiesFOR MORE INFORMATION: https://quintessencetheatre.org Thank you to our guest(s), DeAnna Wright for joining us on today's podcast. The Broad Street Review Podcast is An Em3ry Production. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, visit us online at em3ry.com Get involved with Broad Street Review. Head on over to our website at www.broadstreetreview.com and click “Get involved” at the top. While you're there, help keep us running and click “Donate” to find out how. There, you can find our social media links. Thank you for your part in keeping the conversation going.

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Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Louise discuss two productions of Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream'—the 1968 Royal Shakespeare Company version and the 2016 adaptation directed by David Kerr. We explore these productions of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', focusing on character analyses, particularly of Bottom and Theseus, and the dynamics of love and friendship within the story. We make some pop culture connections such as Dr. Who, Hannibal Lecter, and 'The Wizard of Oz.'MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRemember the way | Mid-Air Machine | Free Music ArchiveThe Vipers Skiffle Group. 1957. Non-Commercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International. https://archive.org/details/vipers-skiffle-group-dont-you-rock-me-daddy-oRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on PixabaySourcesA Midsummer Night's Dream Part 3: The Language - Shakespeare For All | Podcast on SpotifyA Midsummer Night's Dream Part 2: Context and Questions - Shakespeare For All | Podcast on SpotifyShakespeare For AllA Midsummer Night's Dream Part 1: The Story - Shakespeare For All | Podcast on SpotifyBBC Arts - BBC Arts - Skiffle: The musical revolution that time forgot

Kerry Ellis is In The Frame!Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music's season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK. In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman – for a one-night-only West End concert Gravity at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and is celebrated for being the first British Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked.A few of Kerry's other theatre roles have included Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Fantine in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre), understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour) and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK Tour). More recently Kerry played Reno Sweeney in the London revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre), Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Stafford Gatehouse) and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Theatre Royal Brighton). Earler this year she starred as Elizabeth in the UK premiere of If/Then In Concert at the Savoy Theatre.Alongside her theatre work, Kerry has a major concert and recording career; she has released albums and toured the world, regularly collaborating with Brian May from Queen.In this episode Kerry discusses why she loves her Queen Of The West End show, why performing If/Then was such an overwhelming experience and how she's feeling about working with Tucker and Dearman on the Gravity concert... and she also gives us the gossip about being in Wicked: For Good plus more!Kerry performs Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Monday 21st April. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Kerry is taking the show on the road later in the year and is also performing Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31st August. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, my wife closes her production of Shakespeare's, “A Midsummer Night's Dream” at Westminster Academy. It's been a whirlwind of late nights, spilled paint, and teen tears, to produce a couple of hours of magic that will be almost completely erased by the time we worship together on Sunday. In some ways, it feels like an extravagant waste! All those hours and all that effort for something that happens so gloriously yet so briefly before it vanishes. There are traces and artifacts that litter our lives with nostalgia long after the events – a creature, or structure, or set-piece haunting the halls or garage – but as for the magical thing itself, it's here today, and gone tomorrow. Allie calls most of her art “ephemera,” things like parade floats and VBS hallways and, yes, lots of plays. As she points out in the program for this piece, it's a good reminder of what Isaiah 40 declares to those who listen for voices in the wilderness:   All flesh is grass,    and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades    when the breath of the Lord blows on it;    surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades,    but the word of our God will stand forever.That's the very word Isaiah tells the people to declare from Mount Zion, where we find Israel in our text this week at the absolute pinnacle of their own glory and power and beauty. The Kingdom will never again be this united and formidable. And yet, in just forty short years they will be torn in two, and after a couple of centuries of languishing, ultimately exiled. Basically wiped off the planet.So, how do we delight fully in the fleeting glory of our lives, with our eyes fixed on eternity and our feet planted firmly in the present? 1 Chronicles is here to speak encouragement to all of us exiles, as we also celebrate together the triumphal entry of the King of Exiles back into the capitol city!  

Time for another special episode about life lessons from Shakespeare and History. This month it's Hermia and Helena from Midsummer Night's Dream. Move over, Puck, these women are leading the way!Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenThis week: Midsummer Night's DreamHistory shows us what's possible.

We began this literary podcast episode by welcoming listeners into April with a playful nod to April Fool's Day. This theme paved the way for our new monthly focus: tricksters and fools in literature. Meaghan and Arthur introduced this concept by discussing how these characters appear in stories across the globe and throughout history.We explored how tricksters often challenge societal norms through cleverness, mischief, and rule-bending behavior. From mythical gods to fairytale creatures, these figures have captivated readers and listeners for centuries.The hosts announced that April's episodes would focus on examining tricksters through various cultural lenses, exploring their evolution from oral storytelling traditions to their presence in modern literature. We emphasized that tricksters are not a recent invention but rather a long-standing narrative archetype found in myths, legends, and folk tales around the world.These characters use their intelligence and cunning to manipulate situations, often with humorous or chaotic outcomes. We framed this theme as both fascinating and fun, promising a deeper dive into specific examples as the month progresses.Origins of the Trickster ArchetypeOnce we launched into the heart of the discussion, we clarified what defines a trickster. Tricksters are beings - sometimes gods, spirits, or animals - that defy expectations and operate outside the usual rules. They often disrupt the established order, using their intellect and creativity to challenge norms. These characters aren't always malicious; sometimes, they are simply playful or seek to illuminate hidden truths.We explored how tricksters are morally ambiguous and boundary-pushing, which can make them simultaneously entertaining and unsettling.We then turned to cultural interpretations of tricksters, beginning with First Nations folklore. Figures like Coyote and Raven are often humorous pranksters, but their stories also carry deeper spiritual or philosophical lessons. We discussed how laughter and humor are considered important in many Indigenous cultures, as they can cleanse the soul and precede prayer.The tales passed down orally were sometimes used to explain natural phenomena or convey moral teachings.From there, we moved into how these oral traditions transitioned into written stories. We noted that many of the myths and folktales that feature tricksters were eventually documented, preserving them for future generations. This shift allowed trickster characters to become part of broader literary traditions. Meaghan and Arthur reflected on how grateful we are that so many cultures made the effort to record these tales, preventing them from fading into obscurity.Tricksters Across Cultures and BooksThe next section of the conversation focused on specific trickster figures across various mythologies and how they've persisted or evolved.Loki from Norse mythology was our launching point. We highlighted his popularity - particularly due to Marvel's portrayal - and his complicated personality. Sometimes, Loki is a playful trickster; other times, he's more malicious. His ability to shapeshift and deceive is core to his character, and Arthur brought up The Gospel of Loki by Joanne Harris as a unique retelling from Loki's sarcastic perspective.Next, we examined Anansi, the spider trickster from African folklore. Anansi's confidence in his wit often becomes his downfall, demonstrating the moral lessons embedded in many of his tales. On the European front, we touched on the fair folk from Celtic mythology - small, mischievous beings who have evolved in modern media into something quite different, like the fae in fantasy novels.In Japanese mythology, we discussed the kitsune, fox spirits known for shapeshifting and disregarding societal rules. We also talked about trickster characters in North American folklore, including Brer Rabbit - a clever figure from African American traditions used to critique power structures through wit. Dionysus from Greek mythology and Hermes (or Mercury in Roman tales) were also identified as possessing trickster qualities through shapeshifting and manipulation.One particularly fun character mentioned was Stingy Jack from old All Hallows' Eve stories, said to have inspired the modern jack-o'-lantern. We highlighted how many of these characters, even those with niche or local origins, have had a lasting impact due to the universality of their themes and appeal.Why Tricksters Still Resonate In LiteratureIn the final section of our conversation, we considered why tricksters continue to appear in contemporary literature and media. Meaghan and Arthur pointed out that these characters allow writers to critique institutions, traditions, and authority figures without being overly direct. Historically, jesters were the only ones allowed to mock kings without consequence, and tricksters have inherited that role in fiction.We explored how trickster characters often serve as unreliable narrators, adding complexity and unpredictability to narratives. This perspective allows authors to disrupt traditional storytelling, injecting surprise and challenging the reader's assumptions. Characters like Loki, the Joker, and the Cheshire Cat exemplify this method, each adding an element of chaos or philosophical questioning to their stories.We agreed that people enjoy reading about characters who operate outside the norm - especially those who use cunning to succeed rather than brute strength. The enduring popularity of myths and fairy tales demonstrates our ongoing fascination with the fantastical and the morally gray.Meaghan made a point about how supernatural elements like magic provide narrative freedom, allowing authors to use tricksters in unexpected ways. Arthur added that even when tricksters aren't explicitly supernatural, their rebellious nature makes them compelling. In some cases, these characters start as tricksters and evolve into villains, depending on their motivations and how far they take their rule-breaking.Book Recommendations and Closing ThoughtsTo wrap up, we offered several book recommendations that feature trickster figures. These included:Rumpelstiltskin, the classic Grimm fairy tale with a dark deal and clever escape.Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream, who mischievously meddles with human affairs to comedic effect.Greengrass Running Water by Thomas King, which features the coyote trickster in a narrative that breaks the fourth wall.Trickster: Native American Tales, a graphic anthology that includes various trickster figures from multiple tribes.The Joker as a modern trickster-turned-villain archetype in comic books.Fool by Christopher Moore, a humorous retelling of King Lear from the fool's perspective.We wrapped up the episode by emphasizing that tricksters are present in stories from every culture. They challenge conventions, blur the line between right and wrong, and often act as mirrors to societal values. While we only scratched the surface in this introductory episode, we plan to dive deeper into unreliable narrators and modern-day tricksters in upcoming installments.

Late last year, when the Royal Exchange Theatre was forced to cancel its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the media fallout became one long nightmare. Stef O'Driscoll, the play's director, accused the theatre of censorship, and its chief executive Stephen Freeman eventually stood down. But there are two sides to every story - over the last month, insiders at the Royal Exchange have been telling us they've been uncomfortable with the narrative that the play's director was censored for a rap about Palestine, and that they feel the theatre was the victim of a "witch hunt". In this week's episode, Mollie and Jack take you inside our reporting and reveal what really caused the theatre to cancel the entire run of its long-anticipated autumn production.Recommendations:A midsummer's nightmare: What really caused the Royal Exchange's cancelled show? The Mill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a talk with Varsha Panjwani, host of the podcast, Women and Shakespeare. She also discusses her recent work on A Midsummer Night's Dream and on Indian and diasporic Shakespeare.00:00:00 - Intro00:02:05 - Women and Shakespeare podcast00:07:41 - Podcasts/Feminist Shakespeare Pedagogy00:17:26 - Varsha's intro to Oxford “Midsummer”00:32:14 - Indian Shakespeare in India00:37:40 - Bollywood and Shakespeare in film00:43:20 - Indian Shakespeare adapted in the West00:52:28 - Indian culture, personal rebellion, and Shakespeare01:05:18 - Future plans, diaspora Shakespeare

Shakespeare's ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a story of love, mischief, and magic – and soon, it will come to life on stage in a whole new way.First State Ballet Theatre is bringing the classic tale to The Grand in Wilmington on April 5th and 6th, blending elegant choreography with a fresh score, including a Ukrainian-themed twist inspired by local choreographer Zachary Kapeluck's cultural heritage.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny caught up with Kapeluck for more on his vision for ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' and what audiences can expect.

It’s truly delightful when a world imagined by a dreamy child eventually blossoms into a novel for the adult writer.   In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding meets with Georgia Channon, who first conceived the idea for her book many moons ago during a school trip to a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Georgia shares her journey from stage to page, along with insights into what publishers are currently seeking from authors in this genre. Together, they explore the abundance of portal fantasy stories and discuss particularly what Georgia is doing with hers. Stay tuned to discover where they would both choose to become heroes! (00:05) Author's Journey Into Fantasy Accents(12:52) Exploring Portals and Magical Worlds(23:02) Discovering Heroes in Fantasy Worlds   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

It's time to test your Armchair Adventures knowledge once again, with a brand spanking new episode of UNPACKED! The join in quiz show spin-off from Armchair Adventures!Our host, Connie's Uncle Chris, and his cheeky soundboard Ziggy will challenge adventurers at home and in the studio to ‘Unpack' an Armchair Adventure through a series of silly games like ‘human sound effects' and super tough adventure quiz questions!

Connie and Uncle Chris and his community theatre company are exploring the world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to find out more about the themes of the mischievous play.

With pieces that remind the audience of summer and dreams, the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra will perform Les Nuits d'ete (Summer Nights) and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Adam and Budi continue our Grad School Series with Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch, Carl Cofield. Carl Cofield is the Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch and has served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem since 2018. CTH directing credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Seize the King, The Bacchae, Antigone, Macbeth, The Tempest, and Dutchman. He also directed  The XIXth (The Nineteenth) at the Old Globe Theatre as well as the world premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami for Rogue Machine Theater in Los Angeles, and later iterations at Miami New Drama and Denver Center. Other directing venues include Oregon Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre, and Yale Repertory. He has served on faculty at Yale School of Drama, Columbia School of the Arts, Manhattan School of Music, and the New School. Education: MFA in Directing from Columbia University.Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Connie has to make a last minute presentation at school on the themes of Shakespeare's magical and mischievous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and she has no idea where to start! Luckily, her Uncle Chris and the community theatre company are experts on Shakespeare, so they decide to go on an Armchair Adventure into the world of the play to find out more.

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS, last seen on a London stage in 2016, will receive a major production at the Bridge Theatre from December 2025, it has been announced.Following a return engagement of the venue's acclaimed production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, the musical will be directed by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), with design from Tony Award winner Tom Scutt (Cabaret).Check out today's theatre news recap to find out what Mickey-Jo thinks about the return of his all time favourite musical, whether he's looking forward to this production, and what else we can expect from it...•00:00 | introduction01:42 | A Midsummer Night's Dream06:51 | Into the Woods•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Ben Affleck is the best to divorce, Denise Richards has a new show on the way and the latest updates on Liam Payne and Blake Lively. Plus Royer Bockus who plays Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Details HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Affleck is the best to divorce, Denise Richards has a new show on the way and the latest updates on Liam Payne and Blake Lively. Plus Royer Bockus who plays Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Details HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a true Austin-San Antonio collaboration, the Austin Symphony Orchestra will premiere the multi-genre take on A Midsummer Night's Dream March 3-5.

AITA: For refusing to pay for my nephew's college? Dirt Alert: Mandy Moore disses Amazon, MOVIE REVIEW: "Anora," and theater talk: "Hadestown," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Both Shai Agnon and William Shakespeare are celebrated literary figures, yet their works reflect distinctive cultural and historical contexts that shape their writing. Shakespeare, writing in Elizabethan England, is known for his exploration of universal themes such as love, power, and the human condition through complex characters and intricate plots, often employing poetic language and verse. His works, including tragedies like Hamlet and comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream, delve deeply into psychological and social dynamics. On the other hand, Agnon, a 20th-century Israeli writer, blends modernist techniques with Jewish folklore and history, often using a more introspective, symbolic, and sometimes fragmented narrative style. Agnon's writing, such as in The Bridal Canopy, reflects a tension between tradition and modernity, exploring identity, memory, and the challenges of cultural assimilation. While Shakespeare's influence spans a global literary tradition, Agnon's work is more grounded in the context of Jewish identity and the specific challenges of life in early modern Israel. Both writers, however, share a commitment to portraying the complexities of human existence, using their respective cultural lenses to explore similar themes of love, morality, and existential struggle.

Both Shai Agnon and William Shakespeare are celebrated literary figures, yet their works reflect distinctive cultural and historical contexts that shape their writing. Shakespeare, writing in Elizabethan England, is known for his exploration of universal themes such as love, power, and the human condition through complex characters and intricate plots, often employing poetic language and verse. His works, including tragedies like Hamlet and comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream, delve deeply into psychological and social dynamics. On the other hand, Agnon, a 20th-century Israeli writer, blends modernist techniques with Jewish folklore and history, often using a more introspective, symbolic, and sometimes fragmented narrative style. Agnon's writing, such as in The Bridal Canopy, reflects a tension between tradition and modernity, exploring identity, memory, and the challenges of cultural assimilation. While Shakespeare's influence spans a global literary tradition, Agnon's work is more grounded in the context of Jewish identity and the specific challenges of life in early modern Israel. Both writers, however, share a commitment to portraying the complexities of human existence, using their respective cultural lenses to explore similar themes of love, morality, and existential struggle.

In Episode 6 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn chats with author John J. Jacobson about his new romantic comedy, CUPID ON THE LOOSE. Aspiring author Billy Spiers has a habit of falling in and out of love too quickly, but when his meddling grandmother nudges him toward Kari Porter—a writer who seems like his perfect match—sparks fly. As their whirlwind romance gets complicated by fears, misunderstandings, and a touch of magical mayhem at a mysterious mountain lodge, Jacobson delivers a witty and entertaining story inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Love the episode? Please subscribe to this podcast! Undercurrents of Romance Website: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast

Are you looking for a way to help your children grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and gain an appreciation for the classics? Theater-loving mom and author Jenny Bradley is crafting the perfect Shakespeare collection for young learners – Kids on Stage. In her first release of the series, Jenny has adapted Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to be accessible for children to read and perform while staying true to the original language. Join us today as we talk with her about what motivated her to create this series and how families, homeschool groups, and schools can use this great resource.

Our Special Subject this month is the start of a series on the cinematic collaboration of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen. In this first episode we look at A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), Zelig (1983), and Broadway Danny Rose (1984), paying particular attention to the relationship between the Allen and Farrow characters and to the question of what each partner in the collaboration brings to the other's career. Both of these areas of inquiry yielded some surprises for us; plus, Dave gets to wax lyrical about Broadway Danny Rose, one of his favourite Allen movies. We also have a revival of Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto thanks to the TIFF Lightbox Cinematheque's Marco Bellocchio retrospective, briefly discussing Good Morning, Night (2003), Dormant Beauty (2012), and My Mother's Smile (2002). Discussion of the latter occasioned many mentions of David Lynch, as often happens on the pod, although we did not know at the time that he would be taking leave of this plane of existence.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    Intro: Farrow v. Allen 0h 06m 53s:    A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 23m 09s:    Zelig (1983) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 31m 58s:    Broadway Danny Rose (1984) [dir. Woody Allen] 0h 48m 29s:    Fear & Moviegoing in Toronto – Another Year (2010) by Mike Leigh; part 1 of TIFF Cinémathèque's Marco Bellocchio retrospective: Good Morning, Night (2003), Marx Can Wait (2021), Dormant Beauty (2012) and My Mother's Smile (2002)   +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

In this cute sized episodette, Gwen & Kate chat about the World Health Organisation's findings that Arts + Culture is good for us. Kate puts this to the test seeing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican and Gwen consults her 2nd best friend ChatGPT about how to manage phone addiction and anxiety, and comes up with a daily routine we'd both love to live by! And Kate challenges Gwen to try it out. Plus listener shoutouts! Including a message from RUMP Patreon Jo Hook, who's inviting us all to take part in fun team fundraising events for Bristol-based charity Temwa, raising funds for communities in Malawi. Kate and Gwen decide on air to do a fire walk! And you're invited to join them. For more information on Temwa's events check out their website. Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | Patreon Or, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee! Be social with us:Instagram Facebook TikTok Thank you to our team:Music - Andrew GrimesArtwork - Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media - Kate Balls

HP Lovecraft wrote one play that never made it to the stage. Here we present it in audio drama form. Featuring Robert Price as RINARTO Richard Wilson as ALFREDO. Andrew Goldfarb as TEOBALDO The Slow Poisoner (aka Andrew Goldfarb) is a one-man surreal rock 'n' roll band based out of San Francisco. He publishes Freaky Magazine. Bill Green as MAURICIO, a Cardinal Sam Orndorff as OLERO Allen Schuler as MARCELLO Eric Roper as GONZAGO, father of HYPATIA. Amanda Wilson as MARGARITA, Daughter of OLERO Laura Sullivan as AMALIA Laura Sullivan is returning to stage acting since high school. She has been in such plays as The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Doctor Jeckyll, No Place To Hyde. She has written a play, Dragon Attack, she hopes to have produced. Amanda Hardin as BEATRIZ, Young woman of the court. Laura Griffin as CARLOTA Laura Griffin is an Army Veteran who enjoys many varied hobbies, including birding, gardening, singing, playing piano, composing, woodworking, antique furniture restoration, sewing, and historical costuming. She also enjoys homeschooling her innovative and artistic 13-year-old son, Kai. Shelly Turner as DOROTEA. Shelly Turner has performed at Madrigal feasts for many years. She is the acquirer of tomes for the podcast and others. Mary Andrews as ELENA, Young woman of the court Denise Andrews as HYPATIA, daughter to MARCELLO Kimberly Sandage as HECATISSA Kimberly Sandage is a Kentucky artist living in Columbus, Ohio. Written by H.P. Lovecraft Directed by Mark Griffin and Katie Tyson Sound design by Katie Tyson Lute music by Laura Griffin Other sound elements and music from pixabay.com Visit our Tee Spring site to get our logo on anything you could want. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovecraftpod.creator-spring.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions and comments can be directed to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mark@lovecraftpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david@lovecraftpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@lovecraftpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In association with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lovecraftpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the Logan County Speculative Fiction Group, with help from the Logan County Public Library.

Episode 152Following on from my thoughts on A Midsummer Night's Dream last time I'm very pleased to welcome back Rachel Aanstad to the podcast for further thoughts on the play. You may remember from our previous conversation about Twelfth Night that Rachel has devoted a lifetime to both the study and presentation of Shakespeare plays and as with Twelfth Night she has written an Illustrated Handbook and Encyclopaedia on ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream'. This includes a complete rendition of the play along with a detailed glossary of terms, scene by scene analysis, an examination of characters and themes and practical advice for anyone directing, acting in or producing the play. I found it invaluable in helping me to solidify my thoughts about the play and highly recommend it, whatever your interest in the play. Rachel Aanstad is a writer, artist, historian and self-confessed Shakespeare nerd. She has an MFA in theatre and is the former Artistic Director of Rose City Shakespeare Company. She lives in the pacific Northwest from where she writes books about Shakespeare's plays. For our purposes today she is supremely well qualified to discuss ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' as, apart from her lifelong love of the play and her academic study, she has directed three productions of the play, one that was circus based, one that was burlesque based and one audio production. Links to ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream: An Illustrated Handbook and Encyclopaedia':UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midsummer-Nights-Illustrated-Handbook-Encyclopedia/dp/B09PKSTL1S/ref=sr_1_2US link : https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Illustrated-Handbook-Encyclopedia/dp/B09PKSTL1S/ref=sr_1_2Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While at Emery, Jonathan Endelman specialized in character roles in productions including Mame, Wonderful Town, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Over the years, he has impressed and entertained me with his prolific and detailed memory of his old high school theatre days and inspiring tales of the world travels his career has taken him on since then. Recorded on 10/13/24.

A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 4, Scene 8Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter's TailWillow is playing Isabella from Measure For MeasureAnd Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night's Dream

fWotD Episode 2811: Josette Simon Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 14 January 2025 is Josette Simon.Josette Patricia Simon (born 1959 / 1960) is a British actor. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London and played the part of Dayna Mellanby in the third and fourth series of the television sci-fi series Blake's 7 from 1980 to 1981. First performing as a 14-year-old, in the choir for the world premiere of the finalized Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, she has continued a career in stage productions, appearing in 50 Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) productions, from the single press night performance as a featured character in Salvation Now at the Warehouse theatre in 1982, through to playing Cleopatra in a six-month run of Antony and Cleopatra at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in 2017. The first black woman in an RSC play when she appeared in Salvation Now, Simon has been at the forefront of colour-blind casting, playing roles traditionally taken by white actors, including Maggie, a character who is thought to be based on Marilyn Monroe, in Arthur Miller's After the Fall at the Royal National Theatre in 1990.Simon's first leading role at the RSC, the first principal part filled by a black woman for the company, was as Rosaline, in Love's Labour's Lost, directed by Barry Kyle, in 1984. In 1987, she appeared for the RSC again, in the lead role of Isabelle in Measure for Measure. Later leading roles for the RSC saw her as Titania/Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999–2000) and Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra (2017–2018). She has played numerous other roles across stage, television, film, and radio. She starred alongside Brenda Fricker in the two-part television series Seekers (1993), written by Lynda La Plante. Simon has portrayed senior police officers in Silent Witness (1998), Minder (2009), and Broadchurch (2017); and portrayed a defence lawyer in Anatomy of a Scandal (2022).Simon won the Evening Standard's Best Actress award, a Critics' Circle Theatre Award, and Plays and Players Critic Awards for After the Fall and two film festival awards for her part in Milk and Honey (1988). She was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000, for services to drama.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:15 UTC on Tuesday, 14 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Josette Simon on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Kajal.

Episode 151Having finished with Ben Jonson's biography we can now go back in time just a little to work through Shakespeare's and Jonson's plays in more detail. By the early 1590s was then the man of the theatrical moment, no longer the young upstart, but the proven playmaker and ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' surely did nothing but enhance that reputation and it has been popular ever since.A brief synopsis of the playThe dating of the playSuggested settings for the play as a wedding celebrationThe sources for the playBiblical influencesPublication of the playThe central themes of the playThe darker elements of the playTheseus and Hippolyta and the setting of the playThe blindness of desire and passionThe question of the nature of attractionThe four lovers as exemplars of romantic loveThe significance of the play within the playThe role of the rude mechanicalsHow the play within the play tells us something about theatre practice at the timeBarriers to love – including a wallA brief performance history of the playLinks to ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream: An Illustrated Handbook and Encyclopaedia' by Rachel Aanstad:UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midsummer-Nights-Illustrated-Handbook-Encyclopedia/dp/B09PKSTL1S/ref=sr_1_2US link : https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Illustrated-Handbook-Encyclopedia/dp/B09PKSTL1S/ref=sr_1_2Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this week's hiatus replay, we're focusing on one of Ukraine's best-known poets and playwrights, Laryssa Kosach, who wrote under the pen name Lesya Ukrainka. Her play The Forest Song is a masterpiece of Ukrainian drama. Discussed in this episode: The Forest Song by Lesya UkrainkaLooking for Trouble by Virginia CowlesLost Ladies of Lit episode on Virginia Cowles' Looking for Trouble Invisible Battalion (2017 documentary)“Ukraine Isn't Part of Little Russia” (KCRW) Executed RenaissanceDead Poets Society (1989 film)A Midsummer Night's Dream by William ShakespearePan's Labyrinth (2006 film)“Contra Spem Spero” by Lesya UkrainkaSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

This week, Fairies wreak havoc on the lives of their favorite human podcasters during 2020 lockdown. This modern adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, set during 2020 NYC with bickering fae, flirtatious mortals, and a podcast within a podcast, must be the work of none other than The Faustian Nonsense Network. This phenomenal group has a beautiful collection of audio drama, fiction, and live play shows and much, much more. But we begin with their first outing with “A Midsummer Quarantine, episode 1- An Honest Puck“! It's Audio Drama time!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 4, Scene 4Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter's TailWillow is playing Isabella from Measure For MeasureAnd Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night's Dream

The weirdest chapter yet! Past-life regressions usually aren't this intense, but when you're a Hunter...well, you know how the rest goes... The campaign wiki can be found here: https://nightlifethedemonsblade.obsidianportal.com/  Back us on Patreon for lots of bonus content and an opportunity to game with members of the Order! https://www.patreon.com/esotericrp  

“Don't read the last page” This week we're joined by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau, authors of the new release Taylor Swift By the Book. In their incredible new release, Rachel and Tiffany go song by song through Taylor's discography and discover the literature behind the lyrics, from fairy tales to tortured poets. They join us to share what inspired them to write this book, the themes and narratives that came up most often in Taylor's music, and so much more!   Mentioned in this episode:  Taylor Swift by the Book by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Florida by Lauren Groff Shakespeare's works, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Lady of Shalott, Alfred Tennyson The Odyssey by Homer Mary Wollstonecraft Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Works of Plato Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   ***   Episode Highlights:  [00:58] Introduction to Taylor Swift by the Book [9:36] The process of deciding what went into the book [22:10] Taylor Swift and the poetess tradition  [37:08] Taylor Swift's literary eras [45:48] The songs that made Tiffany and Rachel swifties    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptyalorswift@gmail.com This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 4, Scene 4Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter's TailWillow is playing Isabella from Measure For MeasureAnd Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night's Dream

During his time at Ohio University's BFA Acting Program, TT participated as a Scribe of their BIPOC theater, Vibrancy Theater, and an alumnus of Shakespeare & Company. Most recently, TT has appeared in Romeo and Juliet (‘Romeo' at PSF), As You Like It (Orlando), Camden Shakespeare Festival; A Midsummer Night's Dream (‘Demetrius' at Cap21); Yerma (‘Victor' at Vibrancy Theater); and The Motherf****r with the Hat (‘Ralph D.' at Ohio University). “My goal is to change people through stories that matter, standing up for the unheard and uplifting their stories everywhere.” To my friends, family, and Shakes&Co. faculty/cohort, I love you all, let it rip. Instagram: @timothy_oh49 To try a free Broadway fitness program visit: https://builtforthestage.com/ ANNOUNCING EXCLUSIVE FLOOR SEATS AND $49 IN-PERSON RUSH AND DIGITAL LOTTERY TICKETS SAM GOLD'S NEW PRODUCTION OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S A LIMITED NUMBER OF FLOOR SEATS WILL PUT AUDIENCES AT THE EDGE OF THE ACTION EVERY NIGHT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In celebration of Wicked Month, Philip, Bridget, and Lara discuss the 2015 LucasFilm animated feature, 'Strange Magic.' Featuring the voice talents of Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth, this fairytale combines the fantasy romance of ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream' and the musical tastes of George Lucas, who curated this jukebox musical's all-pop soundtrack. The musical selections range from the titular song by ELO and the main protagonist's eponymous "C'mon Marianne" by The Four Seasons to more recent hits from Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson. Marianne is a fairy princess who abruptly ends her engagement to the self-obsessed knight Roland. Presumptive heir to the fairy kingdom, she must follow her destiny to protect her kingdom from the Dark Forest as well as from the scheming Roland. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/partoflarasworld, instagram.com/bridget5246, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland.  Who is Búkolla the Magic Icelandic Cow? Once upon a time, there was an old man and his wife who lived in a small cottage with their son. They weren't particularly fond of him, but they had little else in their life besides a single cow, Búkolla, who was their most prized possession.One day, Búkolla gave birth to a calf, and after helping with the birth, the old woman stepped away for a moment. When she returned, Búkolla was gone! The couple searched high and low but couldn't find her anywhere. Furious, they ordered their son to find the cow and told him not to come back without her. Trying to find Búkolla Off he went, into the unknown, armed with only some food and new shoes. As he walked, he grew tired and sat down to eat. “Bellow now, my Búkolla, if you're out there,” he called out. Far in the distance, he heard a faint bellow.Encouraged, the boy walked further. After some time, he stopped again, calling, “Bellow now, my Búkolla, if you're alive.” The bellow was louder, closer.Finally, he climbed to the top of some tall rocks, sat down once more, and called out, “Bellow now, my Búkolla!” This time, he heard her right beneath him. Climbing down, he found a cave where Búkolla was chained. He freed her and began the journey home. Escaping Treacherous Trolls But before long, he noticed something terrifying—a giant troll and a smaller one chasing after him!The boy panicked, realizing the troll's long strides would soon catch up. “What do we do, Búkolla?” he asked.“Pull a hair from my tail and drop it on the ground,” Búkolla replied. He did as she said, and Búkolla spoke to the hair:“Become a river so wide that only a bird can cross it.”Immediately, a massive river appeared between them and the trolls. The larger troll, undeterred, ordered the smaller one, “Go fetch my father's giant bull!”The smaller troll rushed off and returned with a huge bull, which drank up the entire river in a single gulp.The boy's heart raced as the trolls closed in. “What now, Búkolla?”“Take another hair and drop it,” she said. Once he did, she proclaimed, “Become a flame so high that even a bird cannot fly over it!”A wall of fire erupted before them. But the trolls were persistent. The larger troll commanded, “Fetch my father's bull again!” The smaller troll fetched the bull, which spat all the water it had drunk from the river onto the flames, extinguishing them.Once again, the boy asked, “What do we do, Búkolla?”“Take one more hair and drop it,” Búkolla instructed. “Now, become a mountain so tall that nothing but a bird can cross it.” Búkolla Returns Home Before their eyes, a towering mountain shot up. The giant troll, furious but determined, sent the smaller troll to fetch her father's bore-iron. With the iron, the troll drilled through the mountain.But she was so eager to squeeze through the narrow hole she had made that she got stuck. And there she remains, turned to stone, unable to pursue them any further.The boy finally returned home with Búkolla, and for the first time, his parents were genuinely happy to see him. Their cow was safe, and all was well again. Random Fact of the Episode There are many children's books about Búkolla in Iceland. During Jónsmessa or Midsummer Night, cows gain the ability to speak among other strange things that happen that night. It is interesting how cows having the abiliy to talk comes up in Icelandic folklore. Icelandic Word of the Episode Kýr - cow Share this with a Friend Facebook Email Threads Let's Be Social Youtube Tiktok Instagram Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst f...