The Play's the Thing

By: CiRCE Podcast Network
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  • Summary

  • The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us.


    The Play’s the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network.


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Episodes
  • Julius Caesar: Act V (rerun)

    Julius Caesar: Act V (rerun)
    Sep 6 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Julius Caesar: Act IV (rerun)

    Julius Caesar: Act IV (rerun)
    Aug 30 2024

    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.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Julius Caesar: Act III (rerun)

    Julius Caesar: Act III (rerun)
    Aug 23 2024
    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!

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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