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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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!
Go behind the scenes of Shakespeare Royal Oak’s *As You Like It* in this special episode of *Behind the Bard*
Director Kelli Rademacher and Music Director, Composer, and cast member Cayla Stus discuss the creative process behind the production, from developing its original music to building the show’s distinctive world and setting.
Brian Ogden also shares the unique challenge of playing both Duke Frederick and Duke Senior—two very different brothers on opposite sides of the story.
The full episode also features:
• Grace Lawrence on playing Rosalind in her first year at SRO
• Sara Wolf discussing Jaques and helping lead Shakespeare Royal Oak as Artistic Director
• Rob Arbaugh and J.M. Ethridge discussing their multiple roles and character transformations
• An intimate performance of original music by Cayla and members of the cast
• Conversations about outdoor Shakespeare, character relationships, costumes, comedy, and the Forest of Arden
Listen to the full episode now, and stay tuned on Social Media for more conversations, performances, and individual segments @BehindtheBard.
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