Asides: the Cal Shakes podcast

California Shakespeare Theater

Cal Shakes redefines what it means to be a classical theater in the 21st Century. Dive deep into the world of our plays and the themes we explore both onstage and off.

Episodes

  1. 02/14/2020

    Let's Talk About Sets! with the Scenic Department

    Creative Content Manager Alicia Coombes talks with some of Cal Shakes' Scenic Department: Steven Schmidt, Micaela Sinclair, Tenaya Raives, and Charlotte Wheeler.

    Let's Talk About Sets! with the Scenic Department

  2. 10/09/2019

    An Assistant Director Adjusts with Lana Russell

    In this episode of Asides, Creative Content Manager Alicia Coombes talks with director, producer, and teaching artist Lana Russell, who assistant directed our production of Macbeth. Hear her thoughts on the production and the challenges and victories of staging theater amongst forces of nature both big and very, very small.

  3. 09/27/2019

    #TBT: The Role Of Joy In Our Movements

    On July 15, Cal Shakes hosted a community meal and civic dialogue about the role of joy in our movement building, our resistance, and our art. The conversation was inspired by our production of House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar. Special thank you to Cat Petru and Nicky Gervacio of We Rise production for recording, producing, and editing this episode of Asides. Guests: Madhuir Shekhar, Kimiya Shokri, CiCi Jevae, and Cal Shakes community partner RYSE Youth Center.

    #TBT: The Role Of Joy In Our Movements

  4. 09/27/2019

    #TBT: Is Capitalism Killing Us?

    On July 9, Cal Shakes partnered with Causa Justa :: Just Cause to host a community meal and civic dialogue called "Is Capitalism Killing Us?" inspired by our production of The Good Person of Szechwan. Special thank you to Cat Petru and Nicky Gervacio of We Rise Production for recording, producing, and editing this episode of Asides. Hosts: SK Kerastas and Tierra Allen. Guests: Aimee Suzara, Ronald Flannery, Anjali Lynn Nath Upadhyay, and Cal Shakes community partner Causa Justa :: Just Cause.

    #TBT: Is Capitalism Killing Us?

  5. 09/15/2019

    Philippa's Foreword: Macbeth

    Resident Dramaturg Philippa Kelly introduces the themes of our 2019 production of Macbeth, beginning performances September 18.

    Philippa's Foreword: Macbeth

  6. 09/06/2019

    Complicity, Catharsis, and THE CURSE: Macbeth

    Artistic Director Eric Ting in conversation with Macbeth actors Liz Sklar (Lady Macbeth), Joseph Patrick O'Malley (Malcolm), and Catherine Luedtke (Ross). They discuss the rehearsal process, why this play speaks to today, and *THE CURSE*.

    Complicity, Catharsis, and THE CURSE: Macbeth
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About

Cal Shakes redefines what it means to be a classical theater in the 21st Century. Dive deep into the world of our plays and the themes we explore both onstage and off.

Information

  • Creator
    California Shakespeare Theater
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Asides: the Cal Shakes podcast