EPISODE 37

Ever wonder what school was like in Shakespeare's day? This episode of Silicon Valley Shakespeare's ShakesPod podcast examines what education and schooling were like around William Shakespeare's time. We also discuss how many believe Shakespeare could not have written his plays because no real evidence exists about his academic life. Merry Wives of Windsor scene performed by Sydney Harmon, Oliver Piccotto, and James Lucas as Sir Hugh.

EPISODE 36

This episode takes a look at the history of theatre in China, and when and how 沙士比亞 (Shakespeare) made his arrival there. Joining SVS Resident Dramaturg Doll Piccotto on the mic, with a performance of Marc Antony's iconic Shakespeare monologue from Julius Caesar, is SVS Artist James Lucas.

EPISODE 35

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which provides the backdrop for our 2024 summer production of The Comedy of Errors in Sanborn Park. The episode also features an interview with Melissa Mei Jones, director of The Comedy of Errors, discussing her experience as a first-time director, her experience directing an AAPI-centric production, and much, much more.