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Latest Episodes

244 Much Ado About Deception
February 29, 2024

Much Ado About Nothing Act II, scene 2, 3 Don John finds another way, while Benedick is made sport of.

243 Much Ado About Masks
January 30, 2024

Much Ado About Nothing Act II, scene 1 In the midst of a clever dance we encounter witty word play, misconceptions, and a new challenge.

242 Much Ado About Plots
December 30, 2023

Much Ado About Nothing Act I, scene 2, 3 Leonato is misinformed by his brother, and Don John wants to bite.

241 Much Ado About Arrivals
November 30, 2023

Much Ado About Nothing Act I, scene 1 Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, has come to visit the house of Leonato, governor of Messina. A cast of colorful characters is introduced.

240 Much Ado
October 31, 2023

Much Ado About Nothing Into An introduction to our series on Much Ado About Nothing where we talk history, structure, and the building blocks of comedy.

239 Four Weddings and A Miracle
August 30, 2023

As You Like It Act V, scene 3 and 4 Exiles and rustics gather to witness some magic and promised marriages.

238 The Magician
July 29, 2023

As You Like It Act V, scene 1 and 2 Touchstone confronts a rival lover, and Rosalind promises a miracle.

237 The Lioness
June 30, 2023

As You Like It Act IV, scene 2 and 3 Silvius delivers Phoebes letter, and Oliver finds Ganymede and Aliena.

236 Wicked Son of Venus
May 31, 2023

As You Like It Act IV, scene 1 Ganymede attempts to cure Orlando, which sinks Rosalind deeper in love.

235 Know Yourself
April 29, 2023

As You Like It Act III, scene 5 Rosalind inserts herself into a pageant of disharmony, and only makes things worse.