Episodes

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Dr. Ralph Presents: Henry V First Reading: Act 2
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Continue the adventure with Act 2 of ASC's Henry V!

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Dr. Ralph Presents: Henry V First Reading Act 1
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Hear the first table read of ASC's Actors' Renaissance Summer production of Henry V. This episode contains Act 1.

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
ASC Presents: SHXSpace | Twelfth Night
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Our intrepid Fall 2020 SHXSpace students (ages 14-18) spent several weeks engaging with Shakespeare through text, speech, movement and more alongside ASC Education Artist Aubrey Whitlock. Now, they're turned what they know into amazing podcast-style performance-discussions of Shakespeare's greatest hits. This episode: Twelfth Night!

Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
ASC Presents: SHXSpace | As You Like It
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Our intrepid Fall 2020 SHXSpace students (ages 14-18) spent several weeks engaging with Shakespeare through text, speech, movement and more alongside ASC Education Artist Aubrey Whitlock. Now, they're turned what they know into amazing podcast podcast-style performance-discussions of Shakespeare's greatest hits. This episode: As You Like It!

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
ASC Presents: SHXSpace | Hamlet
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Our intrepid Fall 2020 SHXSpace students (ages 14-18) spent several weeks engaging with Shakespeare through text, speech, movement and more alongside ASC Education Artist Aubrey Whitlock. Now, they're turned what they know into amazing podcast podcast-style performance-discussions of Shakespeare's greatest hits. This episode: Hamlet!

Monday Dec 07, 2020
ASC Presents: SHXSpace | Julius Caesar
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Our intrepid Fall 2020 SHXSpace students (ages 14-18) spent several weeks engaging with Shakespeare through text, speech, movement and more alongside ASC Education Artist Aubrey Whitlock. Now, they're turned what they know into amazing podcast podcast-style performance-discussions of Shakespeare's greatest hits. This episode: Julius Caesar!

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
"Company Men" with Scott Kaiser and Ethan McSweeny
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on February 14, 2020.
Gust host and ASC Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny speaks with nationally recognized director, playwright, author, and teacher Scott Kaiser about a variety of topics, including the development of a classical acting troupe in the modern era and Kaiser's work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival/beyond.
Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse!
Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more!
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
John Harrell on Falstaff
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on April 5, 2019.
ASC's longest-running company member & text captain John Harrell discusses Falstaff - one of the most famous characters in Shakespeare's canon. Recorded in 2019 while Harrell was playing Falstaff in Henry IV, Part 1 and The Merry Wives of Windsor. In 2020, Harrell continued to play the merry knight in Henry IV, Part 2 while reprising his role in Part 1 - both of which are now streaming on BlkFrsTV!
Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse!
Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more!
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
The Brain in a Lights on Theatre with Lia Wallace
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on January 31, 2020.
ASC College Prep Programs Manager and graduate of Mary Baldwin University’s Shakespeare & Performance graduate program presents an abridged version of her thesis on what ASC's "lights on" philosophy does to an audience's social neurosensors!
Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse!
Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more!
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
A Midsummer Night's Dream (RETRO RALPH)
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse in 2015 - yep, it's #retro!
Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen discusses Shakespeare's classic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream - now available to stream on BlkFrs TV!
Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse!
Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more!
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