ShakesPod

Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s podcast, ShakesPod, takes a closer look at the wonderful world of William Shakespeare and the classics.

You can listen to past episodes on most major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic.

Calling all actors!

Silicon Valley Shakespeare is “flipping the script” with our November ShakesPod episode, featuring gender-swapped performances.

We are accepting monologue submissions from actors of ALL genders performing pieces they might not traditionally be cast in but definitely **SHOULD** be!

Deadline to send us your audio monologue and additional required assets is Sunday, November 17th.

To submit a monologue, click the SUBMIT button and email the following to ShakesPod Host Doll Piccotto.

• Headshot

• Resume

• Monologue Audio File (3 minutes or less)

  • State your name and the title of your selected piece before beginning your monologue, such as, “Hello, my name is Charles Dickens and I am playing the role of Lady Macbeth from Act 5, Scene I of Macbeth.

Flip the Script

DISCLAIMER: By submitting an audio file and participating, you grant SVS permission to include your recording in an episode of any ShakesPod and other marketing materials in perpetuity.

All monologue submissions must be from works in the public domain; here are some resources regarding works in the public domain:

Theatre Research Guide
(Oswego State University of New York)

Actors will be notified by Friday, November 22nd of monologue acceptance.

Participation in the podcast is voluntary.