Behind The Bard
Podcast Description
Join us for "Behind the Bard," the official podcast of Shakespeare Royal Oak, home of the annual Shakespeare Royal Oak festival. We'll talk bringing Shakespeare to life, and take you beyond the curtain to explore history, local artists, and the community impact of local, professional theatre. Uncover the captivating stories and passionate people behind Shakespeare Royal Oak!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to Shakespeare's influence on local culture and education, spotlighting topics such as youth theater programs like KidsAct!, interviews with pivotal figures like the Conroys, and a retrospective of 25 years of the festival spotlighting local artists and their contributions.

Join us for “Behind the Bard,” the official podcast of Shakespeare Royal Oak, home of the annual Shakespeare Royal Oak festival. We’ll talk bringing Shakespeare to life, and take you beyond the curtain to explore history, local artists, and the community impact of local, professional theatre. Uncover the captivating stories and passionate people behind Shakespeare Royal Oak!
Get an inside look at Macbeth with Director Jeff Nahan and Artistic Director Sara Catherine Wolf as they break down what makes this iconic tragedy tick. From the play’s psychological complexity to staging choices for Shakespeare Royal Oak, they share their vision, insights on character motivation, and why Macbeth still captivates audiences centuries later.

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