Actor-Scholar Council: Julius Caesar

ASC actors Benjamin Curns, René Thornton Jr., Sarah Fallon, Abbi Hawk, and Gregory Jon Phelps join Director of Education Sarah Enloe, Academic Resources Manager Cass Morris, and MBC MLitt/MFA students for this conversation on William Shakespeares's Julius Caesar. Recorded before a live audience in the Blackfriars Playhouse on February 8th, 2013.

Actor-Scholar Council: Julius Caesar
File Size: 72.1 MB, Runtime: 1:02:59

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors Grant Davis, Abbi Hawk, Gregory Phelps, Tracie Thomason, and Allison Glenzer discuss their work on William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona with ASC Co-founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen. This podcast was recorded on October 12th, 2012.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
File Size: 42.1 MB; Run Time: 35:03

Special Lecture: On 'The Merchant of Venice' and Being Jewish

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a special lecture on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. "On The Merchant of Venice and Being Jewish" addresses three questions: Was Shakespeare anti-Semitic? Is the play anti-Semetic? Should Jews oppose the production of The Merchant of Venice? Dr Ralph delivered this lecture before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA, on June 24th, 2012.

Dr. Ralph Presents: The Merchant of Venice
File Size: 64.7 MB, Runtime: 56:31 minutes
*Please note: Due to the conditions under which this podcast was recorded, there is some static that we were unable to remove from the audio; listeners with sensitive ears should be advised.
*The PowerPoint presentation which accompanied this lecture will be available soon.

2012-2013 Artistic Year Preview, Part 2

In this special podcast, Marketing Director Cathy Bagwell Marsh continues her discussion with Artistic Director Jim Warren and Associate Artistic Director Jay McClure about the shows coming up in the 2012-2013 artistic year, with a special focus on casting practices at the ASC and on the educational opportunities provided by the shows in the upcoming Summer and Fall Seasons. This interview was recorded at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA on April 23, 2012.

2012-2013 Artistic Year Preview, Pt 2
File Size: 36.1 MB, Runtime: 31.5 minutes 

Continued from Part 1.

2012-2013 Artistic Year Preview, Pt 1

In this special podcast, Marketing Director Cathy Bagwell Marsh sits down with Artistic Director Jim Warren and Associate Artistic Director Jay McClure to discuss the history of the company and the shows coming up in the 2012-2013 artistic year, with a special focus on the shows of the Summer Season: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and James Goldman's The Lion in Winter. This interview was recorded at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA on April 23, 2012.

2012-2013 Artistic Year Preview, Pt 1
File Size: 44.1 MB, Runtime: 38.5 minutes

The interview continues with Part 2.

Dr. Ralph Presents: The Winter's Tale

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA, on April 25th, 2012.

Dr. Ralph Presents: The Winter's Tale
File Size: 48.5 MB, Runtime: 42.2 minutes

To view the handouts provided during this lecture, please visit the following:
http://americanshakespearecenter.indigofiles.com/education_research/DrRalphWT12.pdf

Dr. Ralph Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA, on April 11th, 2012.

Dr. Ralph Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
File Size: 42.8 MB, Runtime: 37.4 minutes

To view the handouts provided during this lecture, please visit the following:
americanshakespearecenter.indigofiles.com/education_research/handouts/Imagination_in_MSD.pdf
americanshakespearecenter.indigofiles.com/education_research/handouts/Titanias_Speech_is_not_for_cutting.pdf

Actor-Scholar Council: Richard III

Actors Benjamin Curns, Jeremy West, Allison Glenzer, Brandi Rhome, and Gregory Jon Phelps join MBC MLitt/MFA graduate Casey Caldwell for this conversation on Richard III. Recorded before a live audience in the Blackfriars Playhouse on March 2nd, 2012.

Actor-Scholar Council: Richard III

Dr. Ralph Presents: Richard III

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's Richard III before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

Dr. Ralph Presents: Richard III

Actor-Scholar Council: Much Ado About Nothing

Mary Baldwin College Shakespeare and Performance chair Dr. Paul Menzer mediates actors and scholars discussing Much Ado About Nothing in this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Much Ado About Nothing.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Measure for Measure

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors Brandi Rhome, Aidan O'Reilly, Chad Bradford, Rick Blunt, and Jake Mahler discuss their work on Measure for Measure with ASC Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Measure for Measure

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: As You Like It

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors Denise Burbach, Natasha Solomon, Kelley McKinnon, and Chad Bradford discuss their work on As You Like It with ASC Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: As You Like It

Dr. Ralph Presents: Measure for Measure

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen presents Dr. Kevin Costa of the McDonogh School, who delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

Dr. Ralph Presents: Measure for Measure

Dr. Ralph Presents: As You Like It

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's As You Like It before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA on 12 October 2011.

Dr. Ralph Presents: As You Like It

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Macbeth

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors Denise Burbach Mahler, Chad Bradford, Rick Blunt, and Jonathan Holtzman discuss their work on Macbeth with ASC Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Macbeth

Dr. Ralph Presents: Hamlet

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's Hamlet before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA on 12 October 2011.

Dr. Ralph Presents: Hamlet

Dr. Ralph Presents: Henry V

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's Henry V before a live audience in Staunton, Virginia on 21 Sept. 2011.

Dr. Ralph Presents: Henry V

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Hamlet

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors John Harrell, John Basiulis, Daniel Burrows, and Benjamin Curns discuss their work on William Shakespeare's Hamlet with ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Hamlet

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Henry V

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, ASC actors John Harrell, Miriam Donald, Gregory Jon Phelps and Patrick Midgley discuss their work on William Shakespeare's Henry V with ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen. Henry V plays now through November 27th at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: Henry V

Dr. Ralph Presents: The Tempest

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a pre-show lecture on William Shakespeare's The Tempest before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA.

Dr. Ralph Presents: The Tempest