
Why Shakespeare? This 10-episode series investigates Shakespeare's enduring presence on 21st-century Canadian stages and features interviews with over 30 actors, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, intimacy directors, students, scholars, critics, arts administrators, and educators. Topics include: education and theatre training; Hollywood and celebrity; outdoor festivals; Shakespeare and coloniali... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode, co-host Marlis Schweitzer weaves together a series of interviews conducted by actor-playwright and podcast dramaturge Jeff Ho while on tour with members of Why Not Theatre’s Prince Hamlet. First produced in 2017 as part of Why Not Th... more
In this episode, co-host Hope Van Der Merwe speaks with three disabled artists about Cripping Shakespeare, inequities faced by disabled actors in the Canadian theatre industry, and how to create more inclusive, equitable, and accessible rehearsal spa... more
In this final episode, the three co-hosts reconvene to identify their key takeaways from the podcast project. They discuss their hopes for the future of Shakespeare in Canada, isolating some recent examples of innovative productions, including the 1S... more
In this episode, co-host Hope Van Der Merwe interrogates the sexism and misogyny we so frequently see littered throughout Shakespeare’s works. With a focus on Hamlet, we pose the question: is it possible to perform Shakespeare – Hamlet, more specific... more
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