Best 100 Theatre History Podcasts

Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places - not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our 'Shakespeare Unlimited' podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us. more

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history.

A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers. more

And... 5,6,7,8! The ladies from Break a Leg and Both Sides of the Curtain have joined forces to bring their stagey podcast to you! Breaking the Curtain; a hybrid of both blog names features everything from Musical Theatre History, Interviews with Broadway and West End performers, and stagey ramblings! more

Exploring the history of theater - in one amazing city! 'Theatre History' or 'Theater History' - however you spell it, this is the podcast for you. more

Actress Nancy Carroll and critic Sarah Crompton offer an insider's view of theatre from different sides of the curtain. It's a frank conversation between friends that aims to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes of both their professions. There's a bit of history, and a lot of stories, some serious, some funny and all revealing some truths about what happens on stage and off. more

The Theatre History podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. Each week, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they'll be discussing. more

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.

From the earliest drama in English, to the closing of the theatres in 1642, there was a hell of a lot of drama produced - and a lot of it wasn't by Shakespeare. Apart from a few noble exceptions these plays are often passed over, ignored or simply unknown. This podcast presents full audio productions of the plays, fragmentary and extant, that shaped the theatrical world that shaped our dramatic history. more

Take a trip backstage with Broadway's best exclusive interviews with the leading creators of musical theatre. Based on the popular 1980s radio series produced and hosted by award-winning director and producer, Paul Lazarus, ANYTHING GOES is a celebration of storytelling through song, past, present, and future. Now available in 30-minute segments. Hundreds of episodes feature show-stopping interviews with composers, lyricists, book writers, directors, and performing legends from the Broadway stage. more

Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!! more

In-depth conversations with the world's top directors, performers and writers for the stage.

Rob pays tribute to the best of Broadway, London's West End, the Australian stage and the occasional European operetta in a 2 hour program on 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne celebrating significant anniversaries in the world of Musical Theatre. more

Step into the captivating world of Broadway musicals with Closing Night, a new theater history podcast. In Season 1, we explore the turbulent history of the Marquis Theatre, one of Broadway's youngest venues, beginning with the controversial demolitions that birthed its legacy. We then chronicle the ups and downs of some of its remarkable musicals, unveiling untold stories through rare audio clips and behind-the-scenes insights from actors, creative teams, and industry experts. more

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A discussion of smaller, more intimate theater works and the people that make it happen.As many of you know; 'Your Program Is Your Ticket' is a helpful system where your program is literally your ticket to get into the theater in smaller, more intimate productions. It's these works we like to highlight and it's our goal on this show to feature as many of these productions as possible while still discussing the biggies. Hosted by Sean W Chandler.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. more

Join host Kimberly Schmidt and her husband Jay as they try to transform their friend Alex Fossella from casual theater goer to full-out fan boy. more

Three Los Angeles-based theatre-makers dissect, debate, and disseminate the works of the great Playwrights. Each week we will focus on a different playwright and discuss their works as well as their cultural impact and their context in our own personal lives. Also, we'll spotlight the beautifully burgeoning LA Theatre Scene as it grows into the new home for experimental theatre-makers. more

Performance is an ephemeral thing, so how do we rediscover its history, and what can that teach us about theatre today? The Theatre History Podcast explores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future. more

Mark Torres and Ally Teeples are obsessed with Musical Theatre. Upon the sad and shocking realization that not everyone shares this same sentiment, they've made it their mission to prove the haters wrong. Join these lifelong friends as they take a deep-dive into the last 100 years of Musical Theatre. Each week, they will discuss topics such as history, musicality, current events at the time of the show's debut, and general opinions (some controversial!) of a musical chosen at random. Come along as they break down the new, the old, the good, the bad, and the obscure! more

James Sheldrake, jack of all literary trades, attempts to say something valuable about each of Shakespeare's plays in handy 15-minute instalments. more

Avant-Bard is a biweekly discussion review podcast where Megan and Marquez, two fans of the works of William Shakespeare, dissect and recap media inspired by the Bard of Avon himself. more

Featuring interviews with both actors and academics, Shakespeare's Shadows delves into a single Shakespeare character in each episode. Perspectives from the worlds of academia, theater, and film together shape explorations of the Bard's shadows, his imitations of life — pretty good imitations, ones that reveal enough of ourselves that we're still talking about them four centuries later. more

Compelling 20 minute conversations about individual plays with the artists of American Players Theatre, Spring Green, WI more

Women and Shakespeare' features conversations with diverse women directors, actors, writers, and academics who are involved in making and interpreting Shakespeare. In the conversations, we find out both how Shakespeare is used to amplify the voices of women today and how women are redefining the world's most famous writer. more

Maria Stuart ist ein Drama von Friedrich von Schiller. Maria Stuart gilt als eines der klassischen Dramen Schillers. (Zusammenfassung von Wikipedia) more

'This is Broadway' is a series of more than 70 short radio interviews created by The Broadway League, as an effort to promote Broadway theatre, some 32 years ago. The program consisted of weekly three-and-a-half minute interviews with Broadway luminaries, hosted by Isobel Robins and Richard Seff, and syndicated to radio stations around the country. more

Ochotnícke príbehy vzdávajú poctu slovenskému ochotníckemu divadlu. Približujú vytváranie jeho štruktúr, zápas s cenzúrou politických režimov, ale aj progresívne myšlienky a inovatívne prístupy ochotníckych divadelníkov. Upozor?ujú aj na významné ženy režisérky. Príbehy dop??ajú zvukové úryvky z archívnych záznamov. Podcast Ochotnícke príbehy sprevádza výstavu Divadlo vä?ších možností.Texty:Alena Štefková, Lucia DitmarováNahovorila:Lucia Lasi?kováZvuk:Pavel Smejkal© NOCSledujte Národné osvetové centrum na sociálnych sie?ach - Facebook, Instagram, YouTube a Twitter more

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, normally known simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the Faust story, in which a man sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge. Doctor Faustus was first published in 1604, eleven years after Marlowe's death and at least twelve years after the first performance of the play. (Summary by Wikipedia)Cast:Chorus: Martin GeesonGood Angel: AvailleEvil Angel/Cardinal/Third Scholar: Denny SayersDoctor Faustus/Vintner/First Friar/Covetousness/Gluttony: Algy PugMephistophilis/Knight/First Scholar/Envy/Narrator: Elizabeth KlettLucifer: CalmDragonWagner: Arielle LipshawValdes/Clown/Third Friar: Nadine Eckert-BouletCornelius: RainerThe Pope: John SteigerwaldEmperor: Sean RandallHorse-courser: Frank BookerRobin: Jason MillsRalph/Second Scholar/Wrath: Sandra GSecond Friar/Old Man: David LawrenceFourth Friar/Duke of Vanholt: Lars RolanderDuchess of Vanholt: Musicalheart1Pride: Mary-Beth BlackburnSloth: Diana MajlingerLechery: Lucy PerryAudio edited by: Elizabeth Klett more

In questa serie strutturata in 11 puntate, il Prof. Paolo Bosisio, ordinario di Storia del Teatro nell'Università di Milano, ci racconterà la nascita della regia nel Teatro d'Occidente. Passerà in rassegna le diverse tappe che hanno portato alla nascita del Teatro contemporaneo tra la fine dell'800 e i primi del '900, focalizzando l'attenzione sulla figura del regista, la vera rivoluzione del Teatro di quel periodo. more

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Welcome to Broadway Binge, where we tell you the history of American musical theatre by reviewing and ranking all of the most important musicals from Show Boat to today. more

House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives. more

The 2020 Junior Intern Company brings you the world premiere of Twelfth Night: The Podcast. This Shakespearean tale of hilarity and heartbreak weaves a narrative around shipwrecked twins, proud nobles, and boisterous friends. With everyone in love with the wrong person, and never knowing which twin is which, comical mix-ups ensue until everyone finds their true loves! more

William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination in 44 BC, and its immediate aftermath. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of Shakespeare's plays to be performed at the Globe Theater, Julius Caesar is one of his best-known dramas and has received innumerable performances throughout the centuries. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden after Wikipedia)Cast:Julius Caesar Kim StichOctavius Caesar Glenn SimonsenAntony Barry EadsLepidus and Cicero David LawrencePublius, Poet, and Pindarus Nathan MillerPopilius Lena and First Commoner AndrewBrutus Denny SayersCassius Christopher SannerCasca mbTrebonius and First Soldier Mark I. SmithLigarius and Second Soldier om123Decius Brutus KalyndaMetellus Cimber and Dardanius Chris CaronCinna, Young Cato, Second Commoner, Claudius, and Messenger SonjaFlavius and Clitus Mark PenfoldMarullus and Messala Arielle LipshawArtemidorus AspergineSoothsayer AvailleCinna the Poet ElliLucilius Christian Al-KadiTintinius Chris SellersVolumnius and Servant Laurie Anne WaldenVarro and Third Soldier- Lucy PerryStrato PhilippaLucius MGVestalCalpurnia Miriam Esther GoldmanPortia Abigail BartelsFirst Citizen Bellona TimesSecond Citizen Mark PaarThird Citizen David ColeFourth Citizen wimberprincessStage directions Elizabeth KlettAudio edited by David Lawrence more

The Theater at Woodshill is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing to life the works of William Shakespeare. Housed on a beautiful farm in upstate New York, the company believes that reinvigorating Shakespeare's canon in our time requires a return to the basics of theatrical production, an inclusive approach to casting, and an emphasis on leveraging our programming to contextualize the plays. DONATE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/theater-at-woodshill-2021 more

In seventeenth century Venice, a wealthy and debauched man discovers that the woman he is infatuated with is secretly married to a Moorish general in the Venetian army. He shares his grief and rage with a lowly ensign in the army who also has reason to hate the general for promoting a younger man above him. The villainous ensign now plots to destroy the noble general in a diabolical scheme of jealousy, paranoia and murder, set against the backdrop of the bloody Turkish-Venetian wars.This timeless tale, Othello The Moor of Venice was one of the ten famous tragedies that William Shakespeare wrote. It is also one of his plays that has the best documented performance history. First staged on 1st November, 1604 at Whitehall Palace, it was regularly performed at the playwright's own Globe Theater and the Blackfriars Theater in London besides touring the country as part of the repertoire of the King's Men which was the theatrical company that Shakespeare belonged to for most of his career.Such is the power and appeal of the play that it has remained completely unchanged or unrevised over the centuries, while many other Shakespearean plays were adapted, rewritten or trimmed during the Restoration and the eighteenth century.The doomed figure of the lovely Desdemona who is murdered so cruelly by the ill-fated Othello based on a tragic misunderstanding continues to haunt playgoers and readers the world over even today. Modern performances have explored the race and class aspects of the play. Famous actors like Laurence Olivier have given legendary performances, while opera, ballet, television, film, stage, graphic novels and animation versions have kept the magnificent story alive today for audiences all over the world.Shakespeare was probably inspired by the sixteenth Italian writer Cinthio's story titled A Moorish Captain. Many scholars have deemed this to be based on a true incident that happened in Venice in around 1508. However, only the mere skeleton of the story has been used by Shakespeare and most of the characters and sub-plots are his own dazzling creations. He may have also been influenced by the delegations from Morocco to Elizabethan England in 1600. For other details like location and manners, he probably used Venetian history books and contemporary sources.Whatever the history and inspiration of the play, it remains one of the most powerful, compelling and towering works in English literature. This tale of deception, heroism, love, hatred and the demonic obsession called jealousy sparkles with brilliant lines that have entered the English language and become immortal.A majestic work by a supreme artist - Prepare to be overwhelmed! more

A podcast by the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama. In each episode, the APGRD invites academics and/or creative practitioners (directors, playwrights, actors, choreographers etc.) to talk to us about their research, archival discoveries, and creative practices. We often begin with an object from our archive to start a wider conversation. The podcast runs during the university's vacations. more

John Webster's bloody Jacobean tragedy exposes the decadence of the Italian court. The virtuous Duchess of Malfi, a young widow, secretly marries her steward Antonio, and is subsequently persecuted by her brothers: the sexually obsessed and eventually mad Ferdinand, and the corrupt Cardinal. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett).Characters:Narrator/Stage Directions & Castruccio -- BellonaTimes Delio -- Andy Minter Antonio -- Martin Geeson Bosola -- David Nicol Cardinal, 2nd Servant, 2nd Officer, Executioner -- jonesy Ferdinand -- mb Silvio -- Lars Rolander Roderigo -- David Muncaster Grisolan -- Miriam Esther Goldman Cariola -- Arielle Lipshaw Duchess, Cardinal's Servant, 3rd Officer -- Elizabeth Klett Old Lady -- storm 1st Servant, 1st Officer, Servant -- Daniel Hutton Julia -- Bereni 4th Officer, 4th Madman, Malatesti -- Mark F. Smith Pescara -- Kim Stich 1st Pilgrim, 1st Madman -- Lucy Perry 2nd Pilgrim, 2nd Madman-- Barry Eads 2nd Madman, Doctor -- hefyd more

Conférences sur le théâtre en audio

A podcast where Theatre History is brought to life each week in a fun and exciting way.

English Touring Theatre is one of the UK's most successful and exciting production companies, widely regarded as England's National Theatre of Touring. Led by Director Richard Twyman, the company works with leading artists to stage an eclectic mix of new and classic work for audiences throughout the UK and overseas; theatre that is thrilling, popular and, above all, entertaining. more

LibriVox readers present the tenth collection of monologues from Shakespeare's plays. Containing 20 parts. William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 April 23, 1616) remains widely to be considered the single greatest playwright of all time. He wrote in such a variety of genres tragedy, comedy, romance, &c that there is always at least one monologue in each of his plays. Some of these teach a lesson, some simply characterize Shakespeare at his best, some are funny, some sad, but all are very moving. Each monologue will touch everybody differently. Some people will be so moved by a particular monologue that they will want to record it. (Summary by Shurtagal) In a departure from previous collections we are including versions from the many languages to which his works have been translated. more

Épisodes de l'histoire du théâtre de ses origines à nos jours.Textes et voix d'Ornella Bonventre Production de TAC Teatro more

This was as series of live Platform events looking at how theatre has changed over the last 50 years since the National Theatre was opened in 1963. more

Welcome to the No Small Parts podcast, hosted by Matt & Brian. These self proclaimed musical theatre nerds set out to explore the forgotten, misunderstood or infamous-in-a-good-way musicals in the Broadway canon. Each week one of the boys will be the 'expert' and assign the other a cast recording they have never heard. We will get their first reaction and see if they can explain what is going on. The expert will then take us through the production history, audience reception, and finally reveal the plot and themes of the musical. We hope you enjoy the show! more

O podcast Aproximações Pedagógicas apresenta a história e a pedagogia das escolas de teatro no Brasil. Em sua primeira temporada, a série contou com oito escolas de São Paulo, e com um episódio especial dedicado ao Centro de Pesquisa Teatral (CPT) do Sesc. Na segunda edição, viajamos pelas cinco regiões do país para conhecer o pensamento que orienta a formação de atores em diferentes universidades brasileiras. Realização SESC. more

Nesse podcast vamos falar sobre conhecimentos básicos de artes, moda e sociedade.

Marlo and Rachel met in 2019 when they enrolled in the Acting Diploma at Ambrose University. From there, a friendship blossomed, as well as a deep and undying love for theatre and the craft of acting. This podcast started as an assignment for a class but turned into something worth more than a grade. Join them as they journey through the history of theatre and and have all sorts of cool theatre chats with other cool theatre cats. more

Sweethearts is a comic play billed as a 'dramatic contrast' in two acts by W. S. Gilbert. The play tells a sentimental and ironic story of the differing recollections of a man and a woman about their last meeting together before being separated and reunited after 30 years. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastHarry Spreadbrow: Algy PugJenny Northcott: Amanda FridayWilcox: Bellona TimesRuth: Elizabeth KlettNarrator: Chris CartwrightAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett more

Bailee and Grace's Theatre History Podcast ft. Drama, sex and lots of laughs

Revue, cabaret, film, theater en toneel van voor de oorlog. TheaterSentiment brengt je de verhalen over de artiesten van weleer. more

William Shakespeare's most well-known play is more than most people realize. While it is the story of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, it is also the story of two families in the middle of a bitter feud. Many people avoid the story because they believe it will be too difficult to read, but this is not true at all. Within a few paragraphs, the play captures your imagination and attention.Juliet is 13 years old and is love with the son of her father's enemy. Her father has promised that she will marry another boy when it is time, but she refuses to accept the suit. One night, Romeo sneaks into a ball in Juliet's home (in hopes of seeing a girl he is in love with) when he overhears Juliet speaking of her love for him. He steps out of the shadows and they decide to marry. They are married the next day in secret.It is discovered that Romeo snuck into the ball and Juliet's cousin is angry and challenges him to a duel. When Romeo refuses to fight, a man is killed and Romeo is banished from the country. Juliet is thrown into a depression and her father decides she needs to get married right away. However, the Friar who helped Juliet marry Romeo comes up with a plan to get Romeo back and to unite the families. The plan unravels quickly, though.The story of Romeo and Juliet has everything that a reader could want. Like many of Shakespeare's works, it has comedy and tragedy, but it also has love, family, duals, good and evil. Do not pick up the book assuming that knowing about the tragedy will ruin the story. The tale of how both families got to this point is one that will not soon be forgotten. The lessons of love and forgiveness are ones that are just as important more than 400 years after the play was written. more

A podcast for all those who see William Shakespeare primarily as a dramatist, and want to explore ways to stage his plays as live theatre. more

How about a time machine: A deep bite into history is a dance/performance history podcast featuring Diego Romero and Arash khakpour. This podcast arose from their unified interest and lack of knowledge on the evolution of the contemporary dance and performing arts in Canada. We interview the artists that have, and continue to push the shifting landscape of this scene. Each podcast is conducted in our formal and dry-fashioned manners, why? we don't know, possibly due to our juvenility and terrible aesthetic taste. None the less, over coffee and croissants we curate the space for the artists' stories to be told. more

Midsommer Flight, a Chicago theatre company dedicated to producing high quality, accessible productions in Chicago communities, invites you to join Chicago actors Julian Stroop and Margaret Kellas on an audio tour of Shakespeare in Chicago. They cover everything from text work and history to modern day practice and current trends for Shakespeare nerds and newbies alike. Enjoy performances and interviews from guest artists and some new perspectives on some very old plays. Also stay up to date with information about Midsommer Flight's performances and events to catch some free public Shakespeare in Chicago. more

Royal Court Living Newspaper Clippings is a series of conversations, recorded remotely online, between some of the writers and artists who are creating Living Newspaper at the Royal Court Theatre. more

Eu sou o Rafael Pimenta, eu sou ator e diretor de teatro. A Enciclopédia do Teatro Impossível é uma história paralela do teatro brasileiro, vista pelos seus fracassos. São relatos parte ficção parte realidade sobre produções teatrais impossíveis. Algumas pretensiosas demais, outras delirantes, algumas atrapalhadas e outras ilícitas até. No fundo, são histórias sobre pessoas que viveram um momento extraordinário em suas vidas através do teatro, mesmo que ele não tenha dado certo. Faz um tempo que eu coleciono elas. Agora eu finalmente posso dividir com vocês. Escuta aí. more

Lovers' Vows (1798), a play by Elizabeth Inchbald arguably best known now for having been featured in Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park (1814), is one of at least four adaptations of August von Kotzebue's Das Kind der Liebe (1780; literally 'Child of Love,' or 'Natural Son,' as it is often translated), all of which were published between 1798 and 1800. Inchbald's version is the only one to have been performed. Dealing as it does with sex outside marriage and illegitimate birth, Inchbald in the Preface to the published version declares herself to have been highly sensitive to the task of adapting the original German text for 'an English audience.' Even so, she left the setting as Germany.The play was first performed at Covent Garden on Thursday, 11 October 1798, and was an immediate success: it ran for forty-two nights, 'making it by some distance Covent Garden's most successful venture of that season,' and went on to be performed in Bristol, Newcastle, Bath, and elsewhere. It was likewise successful as a print publication, though it also aroused controversy about its 'levelling' politics and moral ambiguity. Anne Plumptre, who translated Kotzebue's play as The Natural Son, wrote (perhaps not disinterestedly as the production of Inchbald's work effectively precluded the production of her own) that Inchbald had transformed the character of Amelia into a 'forward country hoyden.' Others, however, defended the morality of the play. And indeed, various characters indulge in considerable moralizing about charity, honour, and forgiveness. (Summary by Wikipedia)Cast:Baron Wildenhaim, Countryman, and Prologue: Algy PugCount Cassel: John FrickerAnhalt and Narrator: AlanFrederick: Peter BishopVerdun the Butler and Epilogue: Ernst PattynamaLandlord: Martin GeesonCottager: David LawrenceFarmer: Dale BurgessGentleman: Ric FServant and Cottager's Wife: Amy GramourAgatha Firburg and Dramatis Personae: Sandra GAmelia Wildenhaim: Elizabeth BarrCountry Girl and Preface: rigbyjmNarrator: Paul AndrewsAudio edited by: Algy Pug more

Des deux prétendants de Chimène, son favori semble être agréé par son père. Ce digne fils d'un vieil homme vaillant et courageux n'est autre que Don Rodrigue.L'affront fait au père de ce dernier, par celui de Chimène, mettra-t-il en péril l'union des deux familles? (par Ezwa)Personnages :Don Fernand, premier roi de Castille - CebesDona Urraque, infante de Castille - Nadine Eckert-BouletDon Diègue, père de don Rodrigue - AldorDon Gomès, comte de Gormas, père de Chimène - buenavistaDon Rodrigue, amant de Chimène - StanleyDon Sanche, amoureux de Chimène - Herman RoskamsDon Arias, gentilhomme castillan - Dan MewtonDon Alonse, gentilhomme castillan - mbChimène, fille de don Gomès - EzwaLéonor, gouvernante de l'infante - Elizabeth KlettElvire, gouvernante de Chimène - NadiaUn page de l'infante - ChristianDidascalies: Ezwa more

This is Shakespeare's dutiful trubute to one of the most imposing and terrifying rulers in European history. The kingdom trembles as the giant monarch storms through his midlife crisis, disposing of the faithful Katharine of Aragon and starting a new life and, the king hopes, a line of succession with the captivating young Anne Bullen. Unlike his predecessors, Henry has no doubt about the security of his tenure on the throne, and dominates the royal court with absolute authority. The play has a surprising modern flavour: there is even a set of 'Royal watchers' - the three gossipy gentlemen! (Summary by Algy Pug)Cast:Anne Bullen: Arielle LipshawArchbishop of Cranmer: Martin GeesonBishop Lincoln: Dale BurgessBrandon: Algy PugCapucius: Algy PugCardinal Campeius: Lars RolanderCardinal Wolsey: Bruce PirieChorus: Ruth GoldingCrier: EzwaCromwell: Dale BurgessDoctor Butts: Matthew ReeceDuke of Buckingham: Peter BishopDuke of Norfolk: John FrickerDuke of Suffolk: Elizabeth KlettEarl of Surrey: Tricia GFirst Gentleman: ReadalotFirst Secretary: Amy GramourGardiner: Michael IrskensGarter: Arielle LipshawGentleman: Paul AndrewsGriffith: Ric FHenry VIII: Algy PugKeeper: Paul AndrewsLord Abergavenny: Paul AndrewsLord Chamberlain: Matthew ReeceLord Chancellor: Jason BortlesLord Sands: Timothy FergusonMan: David LawrenceMessenger: Arielle LipshawOld Lady: rashadaPage: Roseanne SchmidtPatience: Ruth GoldingPorter: Algy PugQueen Katharine: Elizabeth KlettScribe: Arielle LipshawSecond Gentleman: Amy GramourSergeant: Ernst PattynamaServant: AnaSir Anthony Denny: Ernst PattynamaSir Henry Guildford: Martin GeesonSir Nicholas Vaux: Algy PugSir Thomas Lovell: Paul AdamsSurveyor: AimiThird Gentleman: VeggrowerNarrator: Tricia GSong performed by EzwaAudio edited by: Algy Pug more

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin/ Molière (París, 1622-1673) dramaturgo y actor, considerado el padre de la Comedia Francesa. Nacido en una familia burguesa, desde pequeño sintió atracción por el teatro. Fundador de la compañía Ilustre-Theâtre en la que se desempeñó como actor, productor y director con obras que recorrieron su país natal. A su regreso a París montó dos de las primeras obras de su autoría: Las preciosas ridículas (1659) y Sganarelle o El cornudo imaginario (1660). Autor satírico, crítico de los hábitos y costumbres de la época, fue censurado por las autoridades para presentar su trabajo en público, hasta que en 1669, el rey Luis XVI le da su apoyo y lo invita a realizar algunos de sus montajes en el teatro del Palacio Real. Tras haber escrito obras ya clásicas como el Tartufo (1964-1669), Don Juan o el convidado de piedra (1666) o El misántropo (1666), entre otras, el 'demonio en sangre humana', como fue llamado por la iglesia católica, sufre un ataque sobre el escenario al representar su última obra intitulada El enfermo imaginario, episodio que lo conduce a la muerte. Con una versión para teatro en atril de Guillermo León, que incluye dos fragmentos en francés, a continuación reproducimos Las preciosas ridículas, una de las obras más destacadas del dramaturgo francés quien, dotado de sutiles pero poderosas armas críticas, satiriza el mundo burgués del siglo XVII. Agradecemos la colaboración musical de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería. D.R. © UNAM 2016 more

Every theatre has its story. Some as controversial and sensational as the ones that appear on their stages. In this series we go in search of those hidden stories in some of Dublin's oldest theatres. more

The Imaginary Invalid (French: Le Malade imaginaire) is a three-act comédie-ballet by the French playwright Molière. It was first performed in 1673 and was the last work he wrote. In an ironic twist of fate, Molière collapsed during his fourth performance as Argan on 17 February and died soon after. (Summary by Wikipedia)Cast:Argan, an imaginary invalid: Allen JohnsBeline, second wife to Argan: Nadine Eckert-BouletAngelique, daughter to Argan: Arielle LipshawLouison, Argan's young daughter: Elizabeth KlettBeralde, brother to Argan: Delmar H. DolbierCleante, lover to Angelique: mbMr. Diafoirus, a physician: WupperhippoThomas Diafoirus, his son: engineerdstMr. Purgon, physician to Argan: Bellona TimesMr. Fleurant, an apothecary/Mr. De Bonnefoi, a notary: Alan MapstoneToinette, maidservant to Argan: AvailleNarrator: ToddHWAudio edited by Arielle Lipshaw more

LibriVox readers present the second collection of monologues from Shakespeare's plays. Containing 15 parts. William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 April 23, 1616) remains widely to be considered the single greatest playwright of all time. He wrote in such a variety of genres - tragedy, comedy, romance, &c - that there is always at least one monologue in each of his plays. Some of these teach a lesson, some simply characterize Shakespeare at his best, some are funny, some sad, but all are very moving. Each monologue will touch everybody differently. Some people will be so moved by a particular monologue that they will want to record it. (Summary by Shurtagal) more

This is the second LibriVox collection of scenes from Shakespeare's plays, mainly comprising dialogues between two characters. The theme for this collection is 'Women's Worlds,' as the excerpts are all scenes between female characters. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)Coriolanus, Act 1 Scene 3 read by: Duan, Martin Geeson, Caprisha Page Love's Labor's Lost, Act 5 Scene 2 read by: Duan, Amanda Friday, Elizabeth Klett, Caprisha Page Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3 Scene 1 read by: Verity Kendall, Amanda Friday, Caprisha Page Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3 Scene 4 read by: Grace Garrett, Caprisha Page, April Gonzales, Elizabeth Klett Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4 read by: CaprishaPage, Arielle Lipshaw, Elizabeth Klett Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 Scene 3 read by: Duan, Arielle Lipshaw, Eden Rea-Hedrick more

William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 April 23, 1616) remains widely to be considered the single greatest playwright of all time. He wrote in such a variety of genres - tragedy, comedy, romance, &c - that there is always at least one monologue in each of his plays. Some of these teach a lesson, some simply characterize Shakespeare at his best, some are funny, some sad, but all are very moving. Each monologue will touch everybody differently. Some people will be so moved by a particular monologue that they will want to record it. So here are the first fifteen monologues. (Summary by Shurtagal).A pdf file of of the monologues in this collection is available here. more

Recordings of the lectures and in-conversation events with acclaimed actors, directors, playwrights, and academics, on modern and historic performances inspired by ancient Greek and Roman texts - hosted by the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama (University of Oxford Classics Faculty). more

El tema es del teatro trata de como a evolucionando como a an sido sus antecedentes y su situación actual en México more

While some say theatre is dead in the age of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Temecula Theatre Project sees an opportunity to breathe life into some of Theatre's oldest stories and traditions. Join us for an auditory adaptation of Marlowe's classical tale, and follow the curious German scholar's tragic descent to Hell. All artists involved are North County San Diego locals who came together to tell this story at a time when theatres across the globe have gone dark. more

Iphigenia in Aulis is the last extant work of the playwright Euripides. The Greek fleet is waiting at Aulis, Boeotia, with its ships ready to sail for Troy, but it is unable to depart due to a strange lack of wind. After consulting the seer Calchas, the Greek leaders learn that this is no mere meteorological abnormality but rather the will of the goddess Artemis, who is withholding the winds because Agamemnon has caused her offense. Calchas informs the general that in order to appease the goddess, he must sacrifice his eldest daughter, Iphigenia. Agamemnon, in spite of his horror, must consider this seriously because his assembled troops, who have been waiting on the beach and are increasingly restless, may rebel if their bloodlust is not satisfied. He sends a message to his wife, Clytemnestra, telling her to send Iphigenia to Aulis on the pretext that the girl is to be married to the Greek warrior Achilles before he sets off to fight. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastAgamemnon: Bob NeufeldOld Man: ToddMenelaus: Algy PugChorus/Messenger: Elizabeth KlettClytemnestra: Libby GohnIphigenia: Amanda FridayAchilles: Denny SayersNarrator: Charlotte DuckettAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett more

Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics. Much Ado About Nothing chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice (the main couple), and Claudio and Hero (the secondary couple). Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very 'merry war'; they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Although the young lovers Hero and Claudio provide the main impetus for the plot, the courtship between the wittier, wiser lovers Benedick and Beatrice is what makes Much Ado About Nothing so memorable. Benedick and Beatrice argue with delightful wit, and Shakespeare develops their journey from antagonism to sincere love and affection with a rich sense of humor and compassion. (Summary by Wikipedia) CastLeonato: Bob NeufeldMessenger: Ernst PattynamaBeatrice/Boy/Second Watch: Elizabeth KlettHero: Amanda FridayDon Pedro: Bruce PirieBenedick: mbDon John: Eden Rea-HedrickClaudio: Beth ThomasAntonio: Larry WilsonConrade: Brett DowneyBorachio: Chris CartwrightBalthazar: James SilversteinMargaret: Arielle LipshawUrsula: Sarah ParshallDogberry: Alan MapstoneVerges: Charlotte DuckettFirst Watchman: rookieblueFriar Francis: balaSexton/Lord: ToddNarrator: Libby GohnAudio edited by mb and gloriana more

A Podcast about women in the theatre industry throughout history and the importance of them.

This podcast is about the history of Broadway and what the audition experience is like for a typical actor or actress. more

Jacobean Roughs- A podcast of speeches and sonnets by William Shakespeare and others from the Golden Age of theatre, performed by the English actor and voiceover artiste Paul Carmichael. more

Die Räuber ist der Titel des ersten veröffentlichten Dramas von Friedrich Schiller. Das Werk, das zunächst nicht als Bühnenstück, sondern als Lesedrama vorgesehen war (siehe unterdrückte Vorrede), sorgte für nationales Aufsehen im Literaturbetrieb und machte Schiller schlagartig berühmt.Enthält die Besprechung 'Die Räuber. Ein Schauspiel von Friedrich Schiller. 1782', und den 'Anhang über die Vorstellung der Räuber' im Wirtembergischen Repertorium 1782, beide von Schiller anonym verfaßt. Der Text folgt der zweiten Auflage von 1782.(Zusammenfassung von Wikipedia)Quellen:Unterdrückte Vorrede - Vorrede zur zwoten Auflage - Avertissement zu der ersten Aufführung: Online Text 1Vorrede zur ersten Auflage: Online Text 2Schauspiel: Online Text 3Besprechungen im Wirtembergischen Repertorium 1782: Online Text 1 more

Opening Doors podcast, written and hosted by Meredith Shedden. Opening Doors engages creators, producers and fans of musical theatre in order to advance knowledge of the art form historically and in the present context. Opening Doors is produced by Meredith Shedden, Jim Shedden and Kevin Yue. more

Die Braut von Messina oder die feindlichen Brüder ist ein Drama von Friedrich Schiller, dem der Autor die Gattungskennzeichnung „Ein Trauerspiel mit Chören' gegeben hat. (Zusammenfassung von Wikipedia) Sektion 00 - Über den Gebrauch des Chors in der TragödieSektionen 01 - 11 - Ein Trauerspiel mit Chören more

As Bravas Conversas compõem uma ação formativa promovida pela Brava Companhia, que tem o objetivo de aprofundar o estudo teórico e o debate de temas e questões abordadas no trabalho artístico do grupo.Professores, teóricos, artistas e trabalhadores de diversas áreas, são chamados a compartilhar seus saberes e experiências com a Brava Companhia, e com a coletividade interessada. more

We will be starting up our podcast again soon... Stay tunedBaltimore Shakespeare Factory recreates, as closely as is possible, the staging conditions, spirit, and atmosphere created by Shakespeare's theatre company during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.http://baltimoreshakespearfactory.org more

We're Jeremy, Adrian and Drew, three drama majors from UNC-Greensboro. Every week, we're going to discuss a different play or musical, analyze it and pick it apart. Email us at upstagingpodcast@gmail.com with any suggestions you'd like to hear. Follow us on Twitter @UpstagingCast, or on Instagram @Upstaging. more

William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy Jew, Shylock. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. A subplot concerns the elopement of Shylock's daughter Jessica with a Christian, Bassanio's friend Lorenzo. In its focus on love and marriage, the play shares certain concerns with Shakespeare's other comedies. Yet its depiction of the tensions between Jews and Christians in early modern Venice - and its highly dramatic trial scene in Act 4 - create darker currents in the play. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)Cast:Duke of Venice: Filippo GioachinPrince of Morocco: Mark F. SmithPrince of Arragon: David NicolAntonio: David O'ConnellBassanio: mbSalanio: Rosalind WillsSalarino: Laurie Anne WaldenGratiano: David LeesonLorenzo: Aaron ElliottShylock: etkTubal: Carolyn FrancesLauncelot Gobbo: L. Lambert LawsonOld Gobbo: David LawrenceLeonardo: Laurie Anne WaldenBalthasar: David LawrenceStephano: Lucy PerryPortia: Arielle LipshawNerissa: Megan KunkelJessica: Elizabeth KlettClerk in court: Ernst PattynamaPortia's servant: Joshua B. ChristensenNarrator: Dennis Sayers more

Shakespeare was passionately interested in the history of Rome, as is evident from plays like Titus Andronicus, Julius Caesar, and Antony and Cleopatra. His tragedy Coriolanus was probably written around 1605-07, and dramatizes the rise and fall of a great Roman general, Caius Martius (later surnamed Coriolanus because of his military victory at Corioli). This play is unusual in that it provides a strong voice for the ordinary citizens of Rome, who begin the play rioting about the high price of food, and who continually clash with Coriolanus because of his contempt for plebians. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastCaius Martius Coriolanus: thebicyclethiefCitizen: Patti CunninghamFirst Citizen/Second Officer/Second Patrician: Chuck WilliamsonCominius: Bob GonzalezFifth Citizen: AvailleFirst Conspirator/First Officer/Lieutenant/Second Senator/Second Servingman: ToddFirst Lord/Sixth Citizen: Tricia GFirst Senator: DublinGothicFirst Servingman: Leonard WilsonFirst Soldier/Herald: John FrickerGentlewoman/Second Soldier/Third Lord/Young Coriolanus: Martin GeesonJunius Brutus: Ron AltmanMenenius Agrippa: Algy PugRoman/Second Conspirator/Seventh Citizen: KristingjSecond Citizen: Peter MakusSecond Lord: Chuck DonovanSicinius Velutus: Ric FThird Citizen: Joshua LetchfordThird Conspirator: Heather PhillipsThird Roman: Lucy PerryTitus Lartius/Aedile: Delmar H. DolbierTullus Aufidius: Arielle LipshawValeria: Tiffany Halla ColonnaVirgilia: Amy L. GramourVolsce: Max KorlingeVolumnia: Elizabeth KlettNarrator: Diana MajlingerOther roles (crowd voices, etc) read by members of the company.Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett more

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Schiller's tragedy depicts the final days of Mary, Queen of Scots, who has been imprisoned by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, because of her potential claim on the English throne. The action of the play revolves around an attempt to rescue Mary from prison and Elizabeth's indecision over whether or not to have her executed. The 1801 translation is by Joseph Mellish, a friend of Schiller's. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)Cast:Queen Elizabeth: Elizabeth KlettMary Stuart: Arielle LipshawEarl of Leicester: David GoldfarbEarl of Shrewsbury: Bruce PirieLord Burleigh: Andy MinterEarl of Kent: Mark F. SmithSir William Davison / Officer / Melvil: Algy PugSir Amias Paulet: Martin GeesonSir Edward Mortimer: mbCount L'Aubespine: om123O'Kelly / Burgoyne: Dale BurgessCount Bellievre: Matthew ReeceHannah Kennedy: AvailleMargaret Curl: lavahnaPage: PhilippaFirst Woman: Lucy PerryNarrator: Roseanne SchmidtAudio edited by: Elizabeth Klett more

The Roaring Girl is a rip-roaring Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker and first published in 1611. The play is a fictionalized dramatization of the life of Mary Frith, known as 'Moll Cutpurse', a woman who had gained a reputation as a virago in the early 17th century. (The term 'roaring girl' was adapted from the slang term 'roaring boy', which was applied to a young man who caroused publicly, brawled, and committed petty crimes.) The play combines the exploits of the cross-dressed Moll with the amorous adventures of a trio of merchants' wives, and the forbidden romance between Sebastian Wengrave and Mary Fitzallard. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett and Wikipedia)CastSir Alexander Wengrave: Algy PugSebastian Wengrave: Nolan FoutMary Fitzallard: Amanda FridaySir Davy Dapper/Sir Beauteous Ganymede/Fellow/Tailor/Coachman: Ric FSir Adam Appleton/Sir Thomas Long: David LawrenceGoshawk: David IsenhowerLaxton/Second Cutpurse: Chuck WilliamsonGreenwit/Sergeant Curtilax: peacRalph Trapdoor: David NicolMistress Openwork: KristingjMistress Gallipot: Arielle LipshawJack Dapper: LucentBirchGull/First Cutpurse: Tiffany Halla ColonnaMistress Tiltyard: Lucy PerryMaster Openwork: mbMoll/Neatfoot/Yeoman Hanger: Elizabeth KlettMaster Tiltyard/Lord Noland: Tricia GMaster Gallipot/Sir Guy Fitzallard: Leonard WilsonNarrator/Tearcat: ToddAudio edited by: Elizabeth Klett more

The Law Against Lovers was a dramatic adaptation of Shakespeare, arranged by Sir William Davenant and staged by the Duke's Company in 1662. It was the first of the many Shakespearean adaptations staged during the Restoration era. Davenant was not shy about changing the Bard's work; he based his text on Measure for Measure, but also added Beatrice and Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing — 'resulting in a bizarre and fascinating combination.' He made Angelo from the former play, and Benedick from the latter, into brothers. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastThe Duke: Alan MapstoneAngelo: Arielle LipshawEschalus: ToddBeatrice/Friar Thomas/Bernardine: Elizabeth KlettBalthazar: David WarnerJulietta: Amanda FridayViola: Charlotte DuckettServant/Hangman/Page: RapunzelinaBenedick: mbLucio: Tricia GClaudio: balaProvost: Algy PugIsabella: Elizabeth BarrFrancisca: Grace GarrettFool: Beth ThomasMaid/Second Servant: Caprisha PageJailer/Second Page: KristingjNarrator: Michele EatonAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett more

The Rover, or The Banish'd Cavaliers, is a play in two parts written by the English author Aphra Behn. The first part features multiple plot lines, dealing with the amorous adventures of a group of Englishmen in Naples at Carnival time. The 'rover' of the play's title is Willmore, a rakish naval captain, who falls in love with a young woman named Hellena, who has set out to experience love before her brother sends her to a convent. Complications arise when Angellica Bianca, a famous courtesan, falls in love with Willmore and swears revenge on him for his betrayal. Meanwhile, Hellena's sister Florinda attempts to marry her true love, Colonel Belvile, rather than the man her brother has selected. The third major plot of the play deals with the provincial Blunt, who becomes convinced that a girl has fallen in love with him but is humiliated when she turns out to be a prostitute and a thief. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastFlorinda: Amanda FridayHellena: Elizabeth KlettDon Pedro: Alan MapstoneCallis/Boy: Patti CunninghamStephano: Ric FFrederick: balaBelvile: mbBlunt: Algy PugWillmore: Robin KingValeria/Woman: AvailleLucetta/Masquerader/Hellena's Page: ElleyKatSancho/Officer/Blunt's Man: engineerdstAngellica Bianca: Arielle LipshawMoretta: Charlotte DuckettSebastian/Bravo/Philippo/Soldier: Elizabeth KlettDon Antonio: Ernst PattynamaDiego/Servant: Anna SimonNarrator/Prologue/Epilogue: Libby GohnAudio edited by: Elizabeth Klett more

The Boss centers on the relationship between Michael Regan, an Irish-American businessman, and Emily Griswold, an outspoken American girl bent on saving her father's business. Set during a time when unions fought for wages and bosses fought for more stake in their company, the play's relevance strikes at the heart of economic issues and hardships in modern day America. (Summary by Amanda Friday)CastJames D. Griswold Elliot GageDonald Griswold: Chuck WilliamsonEmily Griswold/Fourth Crowd Member: Amanda FridayMitchell/Second Crowd Member: ToddMichael R. Regan: Bruce PirieLawrence Duncan: Jon SmithDavis: Richard FridayMrs. Cuyler/Second Police Officer: Anastasiia SolokhaGates: tovarisch'Porky' McCoy: Brett DowneyMaid/First Crowd Member: Libby GohnFrench Maid/First Police Officer: Elizabeth KlettFifth Crowd Member: mbArchbishop Sullivan: Bob NeufeldThird Police Officer: Sarah ParshallThird Crowd Member: Michele EatonPolice Inspector: Denny SayersScanlan: rookieblueNarrator: nbvoicesAudio edited by Michele Eaton more

Podcast by The Musical Theatre Bro

Un nuevo podcast para explorar la historia del teatro musical, desde sus orígenes hasta lo que sucede hoy en día, tanto a nivel internacional, como regional y nacional. more

Welcome to the Tony Club where we read and re-examine the Tony winners of Best Play and Best Musical year by year. Featuring James Cain and Cassandra Tse.A Red Scare Theatre Production more

On Shakespeare: Then and Now we compare the various works of William Shakespeare. Through his plays we will analyze the impact the author had on society and culture during the English renaissance. And we will examine the importance of his work and the impact Shakespeare still has on modern day art, culture, and people. more

Aqui vamos bater um papo sobre diversos temas relacionados ao teatro, como: O teatro da militância; A censura e os mecanismos de controle da atividade teatral no Brasil; O papel do índio, do negro, da mulher e dos homossexuais no teatro brasileiro e muito mais! more

Hello and Welcome this is Tiny Theatre with me your host Allison. I'm recording and reviewing musicals and plays big and small. From local to broadway to west end and even digital! I'm here to interview and give my opinion about theatre! So hang on tight for Tiny Theatre. more

Adaptación de Hamlet

Showtime Podcast es un espacio para todos los nerds del teatro musical. La propuesta es que en cada episodio nos juntemos a hablar sobre algún musical y lograr despertar ese amor y curiosidad en las personas que quizás están interesadas en adentrarse en este universo. A la cabeza Manu Creimermann con invitados que van variando cada semana. more

O Prêmio Bibi Ferreira é uma premiação para profissionais e produções de teatro e musicais. NOSSAS SERIES:- 3º SINAL é uma série de entrevistas que foram realizadas com artistas, criativos, pesquisadores, técnicos sobre teatro e musicais. - PASSANDO A HISTÓRIA DO TEATRO MUSICAL NO BRASIL A LIMPO - O Prof. Dr. Jamil Dias fala sobre a história do teatro musical no Brasil. more