Shakespeare Anyone?
Kourtney Smith & Elyse SharpShakespeare Anyone? is co-hosted by Elyse Sharp and Kourtney Smith, two professional actors and hobbyist Shakespeare scholars. Join us as we explore Shakepeare’s plays through as many lenses as we can by looking at the text and how the text is viewed through modern lenses of feminism, racism, classism, colonialism, nationalism… all the-isms. We will discuss how his plays shaped both the past and p... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 133 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsEducation | |||
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In this episode, we begin by exploring how Prospero’s magic in The Tempest reflects early modern gr... more
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In this mini-episode, we sit down with actor ML Roberts and co-playwrights Sean Patrick Nill and El... more
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This episode explores Caliban’s role in The Tempest and the ways his character has been shaped by a... more
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In this mini-episode, we explore the world of the Court Masque, a form of entertainment that flouri... more
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- Shakespeare Anyone! Yes, please!
As a dramaturg and graduate student, I find their work invaluable. The resources and analysis of these resources is top notch and insightful. Thank your for all your work!
Apple Podcasts5Cmks3
United Statesa month ago - Exceptional Pod
Big fan of what is clearly a huge amount of work and care put into each episode. It’s akin to reading a New Yorker piece in the way they cite adjacent references to support and expand the conversation.
Apple Podcasts5bb483United Statesa month ago - Best Shakespeare pod out there
This is just the best Shakespeare pod out there going into the most interesting questions that make old texts alive and vital for our contemporary world
Apple Podcasts5M Graham SUnited Statesa month ago - Excellent Modern Voice and Compilation of Resources
These gals do their homework. I love that they delve into modern topics— it makes me more interested in Shakespeare than I ever was in my classes at school. Honestly would’ve loved this to help me write my papers in college lol.
Apple Podcasts5shmagendaazUnited Statesa month ago - Have fun “decentering dead white men” without me.
Contribute to your patreon? Ha. Bye.
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Apple Podcasts | #161 | United States/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Canada/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  France/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Italy/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Russia/Arts/Performing Arts |
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A rich exploration of Shakespeare's works is undertaken through various critical lenses such as feminism, colonialism, and classism, reflecting both historical and contemporary contexts. The co-hosts, Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp, are professional actors who bring their performance backgrounds to enhance discussions, examining a single play extensively while also providing context through mini-episodes. The approach aims to make Shakespeare accessible and engaging, steering clear of excessive idolization, and inviting listeners to engage with the timeless themes presented in his plays.
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Shakespeare Anyone? launched 5 years ago and published 133 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Shakespeare Anyone? include:
1. ML Roberts
2. Sean Patrick Nill
3. Mike Crugnola
4. Steph Crugnola
5. Kent Lehnhoff
6. Julie Hammonds
7. Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones
8. Dr. Danielle Rosvally
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