The Play's the Thing

Welcome back to this 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.Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to this 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.Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you The Classic Learning Test - a fantastic alternative to the ACT and SAT. Learn more at cltexam.com.Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where we're working through Shakespeare one act at a time. Today Heidi, Brian, and Matt discuss Act V of Julius Caesar, focusing on the nature of tragedy, Shakespearean chiastic structures, and whether Brutus died a hero.Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where Heidi, Matt, and Brian discussing Julius Caesar. This episode is all about act IV and topics of conversation include the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Caesar's death + suicide, failed rhetoric, and the tension between conspirators.Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where we're talking Shakespeare one act at a time. This week, Heidi, Matt, and Brian discuss Julius Caesar, Act III. There's lots of speech-making in this act so, yeah, they discuss that. And ambiguous characters. And whether stabbing Caesar was justified. And the enigma of Mark Antony. And more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where contributors from the Close Reads Podcast Network discuss Shakespeare's canon one act at a time. In this episode, Heidi White, Matt Bianco, and Brian Phillips continue discussion of Julius Caesar, with discussion touching on friendship, brooding, what makes rhetoric effective, and why men involved in political conspiracies should listen to their wives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Play's the Thing. In this episode, Heidi White, Matt Bianco, and Brian Phillips kick off conversation on Julius Caesar, focusing on Act I. Conversation touches on why highschoolers should read this play, the historical context of the play, proper and improper rhetoric, whether Cassius is the devil, and much more.Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts delve into the complexities of Act 5 of Much Ado About Nothing, analyzing themes like redemption, confession, love, and duty. They also explore the symbolism of dancing and marriage, while preparing for an upcoming Q&A episode. Discussions range from financial education for kids to ethical considerations in Shakespeare's work.

Delve into the significance of Act 4 in Much Ado About Nothing, exploring character roles and marriage dynamics in Shakespeare's comedies. Analyze Claudio's misinterpretation and its impact on relationships, alongside themes of love, irony, and truth. Explore character redemption, financial literacy for kids, and infant nutrition innovation in this insightful episode.