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The Play's the Thing
Discussing Shakespeare One Act at a Time
The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines
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3/24/2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III
Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods.
3/24/2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III
Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods.
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3/18/2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act II
Join Tim and the crew as they dig deeper into Midsummer!
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3/10/2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act I
Join Tim, Heidi, and the Andrews as they dig into Act I of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
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2/24/2023
Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare's Plays
For years, a handful of cranks have asserted that William Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare's plays. Someone else (Edward de Vere, Francis Bacon?) wrote Shakespeare's plays, they claim. Impossible, right?! Tim and Sarah Jane were skeptical—until now.
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2/17/2023
The Troilus and Cressida Episode
Imagine the Beatles covering an Elvis album. Here, Shakespeare covers Homer. Should be amazing! —Except, it’s not.
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2/11/2023
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays includes all of his favorite tricks: Love at first sight, friends-as-rivals, and happily ever after. Featuring special guests Ian and Emily Andrews!
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2/3/2023
A Winter's Tale: Q&A Episode
It's time to answer your questions about A Winter's Tale!
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