Category Archives: Podcasts

Announcements and show notes related to our Shakespeare podcast, “The Mousetrap”.

Episode 14: Hath Not a Podcast Heroes?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Dori

Dori and Scott bring you the second installment of “SHAKESPEARE’S HEROES: Exploring the Epic Characters of Shakespeare’s Canon.” This week we venture deep into The Merchant of Venice to explore one simple question: who is the true hero of this … Continue reading →

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Episode 13: Inclement Weather

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Pip

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the verses are so delightful! Teaching Artist Drew Peterson joins Pip to discuss the intrusion of severe weather into Shakespeare’s plays, and what we can learn about surviving a hurricane from Shakespeare’s canon. … Continue reading →

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Mepisode 12: A Little Touch of Harry in the Night

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Dori

Today’s episode begins our series on Shakespeare Heroes: exploring the epic characters of Shakespeare’s canon with the actors who have embodied those roles. First up – Henry V! Dennis Grimes – actor, director, designer – joins us to speak about … Continue reading →

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Episode 11: Get Thee to a Gutter!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dori

We all love dashing heroes and exciting action – whether it’s Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, or the Avengers hulking out on the big screen. But what do Shakespeare and sequential art have in common? It all starts … Continue reading →

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Episode 10: Final Results Show!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Pip

As much fun as the Shakespeare Madness poll was, not even it can last forever. We’re already planning for next year’s Madness, but what’s done is done. I’m sure you’re holding your breath in anticipation of the results of the … Continue reading →

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Episode 9: Shakespeare Madness Round 4 Preview Podcast

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Pip

In this episode: Dori and Pip look back on the paths our Elite Eight have taken to reach Round 4 and makes so predictions about who we’ll see in the Final Four Shakespeare Characters. All this, plus Shakespeare Emergencies on … Continue reading →

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Episode 8: Shakespeare Madness Round 1 Results Show!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Pip

The polls are closed and full Round 1 results will be announced on Monday morning, along with updated brackets and new polls for Round 2! But for those of you who just can’t wait, we recorded a sneak peak podcast … Continue reading →

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Episode 7: Epic Roman Epic

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Pip

Friends, Romans, Countrymen! Lend me your earbuds! It’s been 413 years since Shakespeare wrote his Roman tragedy, Julius Caesar, and roughly that long since Dori and I have had a chance to record a new podcast together. In another super-sized … Continue reading →

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Episode 6: Supersized Gnomes!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Pip

After a long absence, Pip returns to the podcast! He joins Dori to discuss the animated nonsense Gnomeo and Juliet, sing musical theater, and of course add a few new Shakespeare Emergencies!

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The Mousetrap Episode 5: Anonymouse!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dori

You’ve heard about the movie and read the articles – now hear about the film “Anonymous” from The Mousetrap crew! Regular Dori Robinson and Guest Host Benjamin Young will debate the movie itself, the actors and the theories – and … Continue reading →

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