Chop Bard
The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today's hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.
268 Desdemona
Othello β Act I scene 3
A Turkish fleet heads for Cyprus. Othello tells a love story. Desdemona speaks her mind. Iago makes a plan.
267 The Moor
Othello β Act I scene 2
The newly married Othello is warned against the threat of his father-in-law, and urgently sought after by two search parties.
266 Vice
Othello β Act I scene 1
Iago sets out to make life miserable for the Moor of Venice, with the unwitting help of Roderigo.
265 Othello
Othello β Introduction
We begin our 20th series with some first impressions, a rundown of our methods, a list of resources, some history, and what to expect from one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.
264 Caesar, Now Be Still
Julius Caesar β Act V scene 2-5Β
On the fields of Philippi the final battle rages, and Caesar is revenged.
263 Forever and Forever Farewell
Julius Caesar β Act V scene 1
The apposing armies meet at Philippi, but before the fight there must be words.
262 The Deep of Night
Julius Caesar β Act IV scene 3
Tension between Brutus and Cassius erupts, there's news of Portia, and Caesar makes an appearance.
261 Hollow Men
Julius Caesar β Act IV scene 1, 2
Both sides begin to shape and gather their forces in a divided Rome.
260 Honorable Men
Julius Caesar β Act III scene 2, 3
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.
259 The Ides of March
Julius Caesar β Act III scene 1
Caesar, escorted by his friends, arrives at his destiny.
258 Beast without a Heart
Julius Caesar β Act II scene 2, 3, 4
Calphurnia's dreams add to Caesar's Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.
258 Beast without a Heart
Julius Caesar β Act II scene 2, 3, 4
Calphurnia's dreams add to Caesar's Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.
257 O Conspiracy
Julius Caesar β Act II scene 1Β
Brutus comes to a bloody conclusion, the faction against Caesar is set in motion, and Portia demands answers.
257 O Conspiracy
Julius Caesar β Act II scene 1Β
Brutus comes to a bloody conclusion, the faction against Caesar is set in motion, and Portia demands answers.
256 Fear and Warning
Julius Caesar β Act I scene 3
Cassius finds inspiration in a violent storm, and another ally in the night.
255 Beware
Julius Caesar β Act I scene 2
Caesar is given a warning, Brutus has private thoughts, Cassius airs some grievances, and Casca tells us what happened.
254 Cruel Men of Rome
Julius Caesar β Act I scene 1
Β A group of citizens are scolded for celebrating Caesar's triumph.
253 Lend Me Your Ears
Julius Caesar β Introduction
Brief history of Julius Caesar, events leading up to the beginning of the play, our ways and means of analyzing, and some ideas about why this play feels so weird.
252 Much Ado About Conclusions
Much Ado About Nothing β Act V scene 2, 3, 4
Benedick is boastful, Beatrice too witty, Hero too innocent, Claudio's a fool, yet love finds a way to work it all out.
251 Much Ado About Conviction
Much Ado About Nothing β Act V scene 1
Claudio and the Prince are confronted with opposition and catastrophe.
250 Much Ado About Interrogation
Much Ado About Nothing β Act IV scene 2
Dogberry goes about to examine the malefactors in the eftest way.
249 Much Ado About Revenge
Much Ado About Nothing β Act IV scene 1
The worst wedding, two confessions of love, and a promise of death.
248 Much Ado About Anticipation
Much Ado About Nothing β Act III, scene 4, 5
Hero prepares for her wedding, Beatrice isn't feeling so hot, Dogberry and Verges have it handled.
247 Much Ado About Vigitance
Much Ado About Nothing β Act III, scene 3
Β It's the night before the wedding as the watch receive their instructions and try to keep the peace.
246 Much Ado About Perception
Much Ado About Nothing β Act III, scene 2Β
Benedick undergoes a transformation, and Don John sows doubt.
245 Much Ado About Noting
Much Ado About Nothing β Act III, scene 1
Beatrice hears some unexpected gossip.
244 Much Ado About Deception
Much Ado About Nothing β Act II, scene 2, 3
Don John finds another way, while Benedick is made sport of.
243 Much Ado About Masks
Much Ado About Nothing β 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
Much Ado About Nothing β Act I, scene 2, 3Β
Leonato is misinformed by his brother, and Don John wants to bite.
241 Much Ado About Arrivals
Much Ado About Nothing β 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
Much Ado About Nothing β 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
As You Like It β Act V, scene 3 and 4
Exiles and rustics gather to witness some magic and promised marriages.
238 The Magician
As You Like It β Act V, scene 1 and 2
Touchstone confronts a rival lover, and Rosalind promises a miracle.
237 The Lioness
As You Like It β Act IV, scene 2 and 3
Silvius delivers Phoebe's letter, and Oliver finds Ganymede and Aliena.
236 Wicked Son of Venus
As You Like It β Act IV, scene 1
Ganymede attempts to cure Orlando, which sinks Rosalind deeper in love.
235 Know Yourself
As You Like It β Act III, scene 5
Rosalind inserts herself into a pageant of disharmony, and only makes things worse.
234 Among the Goats
As You Like It β Act III, scene 3 & 4 β Even a goat knows that love can turn a person into a fool but won't make a fool personable.
233 The Trees Say Rosalind
As You Like It β Act III scene 1 & 2
Oliver is uprooted from his comfy life, as words abound in the forest.
232 All the World's a Stage
As You Like It β Act II, scene 6 & 7
Unexpected encounters in the forest, as if life were a play.
231 The Forest of Arden
As You Like It β Act II, scene 4 & 5
Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone arrive in the forest. Jaques offers a dissenting note.