
Great Interviews with Great Artists. We’re talking Shakespeare.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEducationLanguage LearningPerforming Arts | |||

Measure for Measure; Act 2, Scene 4 AngeloOctober 20, 2025 If the goal is to be a working actor, is training optional? Terry Knickerbocker offers his perspective on the purpose of actor training. And in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, we c... more
Romeo & Juliet; Act 1, Scene 4 RomeoSeptember 3, 2025 From forth the fatal loins of civil strife springs a bold new Romeo and Juliet. The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey presents this re-envisioned classic, starring Isaac Hickox-Young and... more
King John; Act 3, Scene 1 ConstanceAugust 5, 2025 Words, words, words. A love of words makes Tracy Michelle Arnold the perfect candidate to run the Language Project at American Player's Theater. With the focus on language, words, syntax, pu... more
Twelfth Night Folger TheaterJune 18, 2025 “Most wonderful!” Olivia’s (ahem) climactic outburst isn’t just a line, it’s the line that catches the spirit of director Mei Ann Teo’s current production of Twelfth Night at the Folger Theatre. Teo... more
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I’ve been listening to this podcast since September when it was introduced to me. Not only is it informative, it’s honest and authentic. Jim Elliott and Gerritt VanderMeer allow the audience access to so many Shakespeare scholars and working Shakespearean actors with years and years of experience. I am grateful for Them State of Shakespeare’. It’s my favorite podcast on The Bard!
Great stuff! Love the discussions and insight. Keep it up. And thanks!
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Conversations within this podcast focus on various aspects of Shakespeare's works, the art of performance, and the evolution of theater in today's context. Guest speakers include a mix of actors, playwrights, and artistic directors who provide unique insights into their experiences with Shakespeare, along with discussions of contemporary issues affecting theater productions today. Notable topics include the interpretation of Shakespearean characters, the influence of modern events on performances, and efforts toward inclusivity in classical theater. Accentuating the discussions are personal anecdotes that shine a light on the challenges and joys of working within the world of Shakespeare.
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Recent guests on The State of Shakespeare include:
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2. John Ahlin
3. Graham Stevens
4. Vanessa Morosco
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