Episodes
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Summer Shakes Shortz #3: A (Seasons) Tale
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Winter's Tale was Summer and Fall First.
(rec 8/9/22
The scholars took a bit of winter break
Which went much longer than a Winter's Tale:
they turned to sloth and now no sense they make,
like problem plays they make attempts but fail.)
With: Camila, Thompson, Jess, (special guest) Kenn Adams, Bela
https://introvertedimprovisers.com/roundabout-shakespeare/
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Summer Shakes Shortz #2: Romeo & Antoinette
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
An unpopular draft reveals a vastly different Romeo and Antoinette.
(rec 8/9/22; the scholars have a case of senioritis / and so they take an ongoing hiatus...can't even bother to get those masculine feet in that i-pent)
With Jess, (special guest) Kenn Adams, Bela, Camila
https://introvertedimprovisers.com/roundabout-shakespeare/
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Summer Shakes Shortz #1: Nurse & Friar
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Short, cuz ain't nobody got time for Shakespeare or Podcasts
(including the scholars, on hiatus for "research")
(Rec: 7/23/22)
With: Camila, Thompson, Jess, Bela
https://introvertedimprovisers.com/roundabout-shakespeare/
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
A Bardly Bulletin
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Holiday-weary scholars erase a doozy of a Bardly bulletin out of existence.
With Jess, Thompson, Bela, and Camila
See their full gallery of exploratory improvised Shakespeare formats here
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Salt of the Earth (Narrative)
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
And thus begins that special time of year
When existential crisis most severe
Consumes thy mind as thou consum'd thy plate
Of yesterday when thou didst seal a fate.
Will a Friday Black call out to you,
Or chewest thou upon this salty stew?
Synopsis: Bewitching woods provide relief for the lost and weary.
Voices: Camila, Thompson, Jess, Bela, with guest Alyssa
Suggestion: Butcher Shop
Other: Thanksgiving Tragedy!
As always: improvised in all one-go, from start to fin in audio! This episode, three lines cut for timing and audio quality.
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
ShakesBeard on a Ship! (Montage w/guest Kenn Adams)
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Nautical scenes full of charm, mystery, and magic with guest Kenn Adams of Synergy Theater, and author of How To Improvise a Full Length Play: The Art of Spontaneous Theater.
(0:00) Anchored by Hair Fair
(3:36) Tragedy in the Crow's Nest
(6:47) Cannonball Banter
(10:04) Circle of (Sea) Life
(14:50) ShakesShanty - Yo Ho Row
(18:52) Shady Starboard
(21:06) Romantic Port
(24:17) Boho Barnacles
(27:28) Circling Sharks
(30:30) Rehash & Kudos!
Synergy Theater has upcoming courses in person and online! Take a class with Kenn or one of his fabulous company members - next round begins 9/14!
**Our guests can attest to our standards: Roundabout Shakespeare is proud to present fully improvised shows recorded in one shot, start to finish, with no editing of content unless otherwise noted. Some spacing may be added to time with underscoring.**
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Heavy Metal Radio Shakez
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
A guest discovers heavy ancient notes,
When sung they come to life from song to scene,
Presented by three feuding DJ hosts
Revealing secret lives, O most obscene!
Guest Host Maggie, with Camila & Bela
Special mention:
14:48 Improvised Sonnet - Maggie
Roundabout Shakespeare takes pride in one-take audio improvisation from start to finish with no editing for content unless otherwise disclosed. This episode, 4 seconds content trimmed for a name correction. Hey, it happens!
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
DATING GAMESHOW: ”D &WE” (Shortform Shakespeare)
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Will Bethenny the Orc find love in this episode of D & We?
Shortform Shakespeare. Plus Trio, Monoscene, and Genre!
Thompson plays host to a Shakespearian Fantasy Shortform we'd never done nor set up in advance. Bela plays 3 characters back to back, bantering with himself. Camila grunts in approval. And always does the underscoring.
If you're curious how our sessions run & sound, listen to raw breakdown & set on Introverted Improvisers
Monday Apr 11, 2022
#CoffeeBreak Shakespeare (Metaphor Deep Dive)
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In this espresso shot of an episode, scholars boldly metaphor as they have never done before with a new Shakespearian text, Around the Rim.
Hosts: Thompson, Bela
+ players Jess* & Camila**
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Finding the Heart (Narrative)
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Theater director Madame Flaverty sends apprentice Claire on a mission to find something most dear at the King's castle.
A pure narrative, with organic edits.
With Jess O'Neill*, Bela, Camila**, Thompson
* of Improv MKE, Queen City Comedy