Episode 33: The Strangers' Case

Thank you so much for listening to Bluestocking! This episode is short and maybe not sweet, but certainly poignant. There are some links below if you’re interested in learning more about today’s topic or how you can help some ‘strangers’ through a group like the International Rescue Committee.

 

Helpful Links:

https://www.rescue-uk.org/article/what-strangers-case

https://qz.com/786163/the-banned-400-year-old-shakespearean-speech-being-used-for-refugee-rights-today/  - The full text of the speech can be read here, and there are also two videos not linked here: One of Ian McKellan performing it, and another featuring Harriet Walter.

https://www.rescue-uk.org/video/strangers-case-shakespeares-rallying-cry-humanity - Filmed at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2018.

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/research/currentprojects/multiculturalshakespeare/news/?newsItem=8a17841a6411e8b401642243e1b859b6 - a different take, turning it into a local pub scene, also filmed in 2018.

 

Questions, comments, or suggestions? Email bluestockingpod@gmail.com.

 

Music: "String Impromptu Number 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episode 24: Fixing Shakespeare with The Rude Mechs

Thank you for listening to Bluestocking!

 

I highly recommend Fixing Troilus and Cressida performed by The Rude Mechs in Austin, Texas if you’re able to make it. If you’re far away, you can still read the script and check out the awesome work this creative group is making: www.rudemechs.com

 

Meet Kirk Lynn, the playwright: http://www.kirkkirkkirk.com/

 

And Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw, the director: http://www.alexandrabassiakoushaw.com/

 

As always, if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you: bluestockingpod@gmail.com

 

Music: "Peace of Mind" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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