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Missy Mazzoli says she composes opera to connect people in a profound way. She joins us ahead of the Australian premiere of her adaptation of Lars Von Trier's Breaking the Waves at the Adelaide Festival. Also, new cast members fly into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and we delve into William Shakespeare's Hamlet for our High School Playlist series with members of the current Bell Shakespeare production and students.
To Thine own Self be True. This line was echoed by Polonius in William Shakespeare's Hamlet and it still rings true today. In this episode, I dive into the Wannabes and the pressures of trying to be someone else. The only thing we have in common is our differences, so embrace that.
Solutions for Higher Education with Southern Utah University President Scott L Wyatt
Show Notes: President Scott L Wyatt and Steve Meredith are joined by Dr. Joy Sterrantino to discuss the second book in the Summer Book Club: Hamlet. The trio discuss the upcoming performance of Hamlet by the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the complex relationships found within the story, and the overall themes woven into the story. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1602. Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and is considered among the most powerful and influential works of world literature. It was one of Shakespeare's most popular works during his lifetime and still ranks among his most performed. Note: The Utah Shakespeare Festival will be performing Hamlet beginning June 8th and running through October 12th, 2019. Featured Quote: "It was not this haughty thing just for kings and queens, which I think there’s a misinterpretation that some people think that that’s what Shakespeare was about, but it wasn’t. " Joy Sterrantino, Assistant Professor of English, Southern Utah University Links Associated with this Episode: Joy Sterrantino - Faculty Website About the Summer Book Club series Transcript Follow Us: Solutions for Higher Education Podcast SUU Blog SUU Facebook
William Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights of all time! With classic's like Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth (aka The Scottish Play), there's no end to his talent and influence. But the main characters aren't always the most influential. For example, Hamlet is the story about a Danish prince who's on a quest to avenge the murder of his father. For my guest this week, that isn't relatable at all. But Ophelia, Hamlet's scorned lover who had her agency stolen by those she trusted until she had nothing left. That possibility rings far truer. The Yellow Hammer Fund
Hello everyone! Phil came back from Palms Spring, so we came back from vacation! Some time ago, Phil and James watched xXx: The Return of Xander Cage and took some notes about it, so they tried to decipher their own cryptic, inscrutable notes on it to deliver unto you a better film. And they achieved their lofty goals with Gunboys: Kissboiz, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet but in samurai times but with guns and also but with kissing. Do we remember Hamlet super well? No! But who cares when you've got beautiful, kissing boys shooting each other's heads off! Also, we fix the trailers for Getting Grace, The Humanity Bureau, and CrossFit Presents: Redeemed and Dominated: Strongest on Earth, which is somehow not a title we made up
It's time to take off to the Great White North and officially kick-off Shakespeare September with The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew, an unorthodox take on William Shakespeare's Hamlet with Bob & Doug playing Rosencrantz & Guildenstern.
Holy crap, this is a big episode. This is the last episode of the podcast in its current form--the last of the original, previously-recorded wax-work radio shows ends here in this doublt-sized episode! What is the future of the podcast? Come listen to get a hint. But for now, this is your last chance to hear Jordan, Frank, Rory, and Scapie! Featuring: Ultimate Debatitorium: "Why?" in which two champion debatiators face off on the ultimate question to see who is the Ultimate Debatiator; Rory St. John's This Day in History and update Where Are They Now In History, covering FIVE WEEKS of history with three guest hosts; a Frank Allen Interview "Dinterview" Dinner Interview special with the winner of Ultimate Debatitorium over a splendid Chinese food meal; Scapie Stories from a Cat in the Dark, in which Scapie tells his version ACT V of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to the loser of Ultimate Debatitorium; a life changing bit of listener mail; massive ammends amongst the hosts. Waaaaaaaaahhhhhh. Download it now! AND, send your comments to castinwax@gmail.com!
Three weeks after the last show, three hosts show up to record another episode. Where is Frank Allen? How do the two series finales this week come out? And most importantly, will the podcast continue after the serials end? Find out this week! Featuring: Decker and Hayes, Series 3, Episode 11: "All Wrapped Up," the series finale of wax-work's first serial drama, the lesbian detectives meet their final fate; Rory St. John's This Day in History and update Where Are They Now In History, featuring a story from Rory's youth; Tract or Fiction?, Series 4, Episode 11: "Holocaust" the final tract, revealing the truth of World War II, and a very special debate; Scapie Stories from a Cat in the Dark, in which Scapie tells his version ACT IV of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to Jordan Robot ; the Pet Sounds premiere of Scapie's final project for the semester, "Cat Is Sleeping" and his essay introduction; a piece special listener mail; a bit of disagreement amongst the hosts. Hoo boy. Download it now! AND, send your comments to castinwax@gmail.com!
There's good news in store for Mr. Frank Allen. And bad news. But then more good news. All the while, Rory and Jordan look on with interest, a gleam in both their eyes...and Scapie sleeps it off. As we draw closer and closer to the end of our series, things start to heat up. Featuring: Guard Duty, Series 5, Episode 10: "Fences and Bridges," featuring the Stallion and Broadband deciding the final fate of the Earth Guard; Rory St. John's This Day in History and update Where Are They Now In History, featuring the story of a long-lived doctor; Tract or Fiction?, Series 4, Episode 10: "Soul Story" a tale that is almost guaranteed to offend...a sort of "Blaxalvation" story; Scapie Stories from a Cat in the Dark, in which Scapie tells his version ACT III of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to Good Hitler; a whole lotta listener mail; strange choices by the hosts. FHGWGDS! Download it now! AND, send your comments to castinwax@gmail.com!
Back from their botched attempt at going to Binghamton, the four hosts return to the netwaves with a show so chock full of show, they have to limit their talking again. But the excitement does not stop! Featuring: Guard Duty, Series 5, Episode 09: "Follow the Leader," featuring the Stallion rallying the remaining members of the Guard to save the team; Rory St. John's This Day in History and update Where Are They Now In History, featuring the truth behind Lee Harvey Oswald; Debatitorium, Series 2, Episode 11: "Evolution," in which two debators square off on this hot-button issue to reveal the debatiator of the year; Scapie Stories from a Cat in the Dark, in which Scapie tells his version ACT II of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to a PriceWaterhouse Whistleblower; a heaping bowl of listener mail; audible rolling by the hosts. POOOOOOOOOOM! Download it now! AND, send your comments to castinwax@gmail.com!
How about that Super Bowl, huh? Lot's of, uh, football in it, for sure! And people running and, like, tackling things. I mean, other people. Right? Wow! And what better way to come down off that sporting high than listing to people talk about things and imagining what is happening with them? Am I right? Featuring: Guard Duty, Series 5, Episode 09: "Attention Past Due," featuring Broadband and Mister Fahrenheit and some interesting media coverage; Rory St. John's This Day in History and update Where Are They Now In History, featuring witches and non-witches alike; Tract or Fiction?, Series 4, Episode 09: "Happy Hour!" the tale of an alcoholic dad and the satan that was responsible for his afliction; Scapie Stories from a Cat in the Dark, in which Scapie tells his version ACT I of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to a very special football player; the Pet Sounds premiere of Scapie's brand enw balla, the oh-so-tender "MF"; a saddening emptiness where listener mail should be; off-sides scrimmaging by the hosts. Touchdown! Download it now! AND, send your comments to castinwax@gmail.com!