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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:

As You Like It: Act I Apr 24, 2020

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Welcome to our new series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues.

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Bonus Episode: A conversation with an actor and director Dec 19, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Tim chats with Emma Firminger and Jared Mack of the Bear Creek School drama program. They recently put on The Tempest, so Tim invited them on the show to chat about the challenges of memorizing lines of Shakespeare, how to interpret Prospero, and what happens when your state hits a snag.

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The Tempest: Q&A Dec 12, 2019

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Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about The Tempest! And remember, when you rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts you help spread the word.

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The Tempest: Act V Dec 02, 2019

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Join Heidi and Tim, as they come to the end of The Tempest, tying all the threads together.

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The Tempest: Act IV Nov 21, 2019

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In Shakespeare Act IV is often the key to the play, and that's certainly true of The Tempest, so join Heidi and Tim as they dive in. And remember to rate and review the show if you enjoy it.

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The Tempest: Act III Nov 04, 2019

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Tim and Heidi are back and they're chatting about act 3 of The Tempest. They offer some micro close readings of key speeches, discuss the classical allusions in the act, and talk more about the Caliban and Prosper's tempestuous relationship.

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The Tempest: Act II Oct 25, 2019

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Heidi and Tim are back to discuss Act II of Shakespeare's The Tempest. They discuss how Shakespeare mirrors the soul and society on the island, Plator's allegory of the charioteer, Caliban's appetites, and much more.

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The Tempest: Act I Oct 17, 2019

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Dive into one Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays with Tim McIntosh and Heidi White, as they set the stage for The Tempest. They discuss the play's whimsy, its role in the Shakespearean canon, various performances and renditions of the play, magic in the play, and much more.

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Othello: Q&A Oct 09, 2019

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It's time for listener questions! Join Heidi and Tim as they wrap up their conversation about Shakespeare's tragedy by answering you questions.

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Othello: Act V Sep 27, 2019

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It's time for the fall-out. Tim and Sarah-Jane are back, as they discuss Act V of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello. Remember, you can join the conversation on the Close Reads discussion group on Facebook and you can send your questions to closereadspodcasts@gmail.com.

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