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The Play’s the Thing

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 that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us.

The Play’s the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network.

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Copyright: © CiRCE Institute

Latest Episodes:

Romeo + Juliet: Act V Apr 28, 2021

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Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss love and death, the differences between Romeo and Juliet as they encounter death, personal and public interpretations of the play, and whether or not the families within the story actually learned anything.

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Romeo + Juliet: Act IV Apr 21, 2021

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Act IV of Romeo and Juliet examines the fallout from Tybalt and Mercutio's violent deaths. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's love of strong women, the connections between love and death, and whether or not Romeo is indeed "fortune's fool."

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Romeo + Juliet: Act III Apr 07, 2021

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Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio and Tybalt's death and Romeo's fleeing in exile. Plus, they take up the question, what is "the form of a man?"

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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Romeo + Juliet: Act II Mar 30, 2021

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Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, fate and fortune, the famous balcony scene, and what actually is in a name, anyway . . .

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Romeo + Juliet: Act I Mar 23, 2021

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Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into one of Shakespeare's greatest and most misunderstood plays. Listen as they rhapsodize over Shakespeare's linguistic genius, speculate about why this story continues to be so influential and enduring, and discuss whether the star-crossed lovers were truly in love.

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America Mar 16, 2021

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In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book, Shakespeare in a Divide America. Dr. Shapiro and Tim discuss Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth in a conversation about how Shakespeare's plays have showcased America's common grounds and battle grounds alike. Shapiro's book has been nominated for the National Book Award and was a NYT top ten book of 2020.

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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Richard II: Q&A Mar 09, 2021

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Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about Richard II!

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Richard II: Act V Feb 23, 2021

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Join Tim and Heidi as they discuss medieval courts intrigue, Richard's marriage, his psychological identity, and what makes a king a king. They also engage in a bit of a Team Richard vs Team Bolingbroke smackdown.

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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Richard II: Act IV Feb 16, 2021

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Join Heidi and Tim for a discussion about King Richard's psychology, the vice that caused his downfall, and the impact on a nation of a peaceful (or not-so-peaceful) transfer of power.

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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Richard II: Act III Feb 09, 2021

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Join Heidi and Tim as they discuss turning points found in Act III, the mirror of kings, and Richard's moving poetry.

The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network.

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