A few months ago, we had the chance to speak with Melinda Pfundstein, director of “The Book of Will,” and Lauren Gunderson, the playwright of “The Book of Will.” We spoke about the legacy of Shakespeare, the unique challenges of adapting a real

Ep. 85 Curt Tofteland and TJ Penrod

Jul 1st, 2019

In this episode, we talk to Curt Tofteland, founder and producing director of Shakespeare Behind Bars, an organization which serves incarcerated adults and youth using exclusively the works of William Shakespeare, and TJ Penrod, a founding memb

Ep. 84 Tim Sailer and Stefanie Resnick

Apr 22nd, 2019 36m 10s

In this episode, we talk to Tim Sailer and Stefanie Resnick, who recently finished a four-month run playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in our Shakespeare-in-the-Schools educational tour of Macbeth, about tour life, love, and the experience of pla

Ep. 83 Dr. Travis Curtright and Mary Curtright

Apr 2nd, 2019 36m 10s

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Travis Curtright and Mary Curtright, founders of Shakespeare In Performance at Ave Maria University in Florida, to discuss love, both in Shakespeare’s plays and the lives of those that perform his works, their pr

Ep. 82 Fred Adams and Sam White

Jan 29th, 2019 48m 36s

In this episode, we talk to Fred Adams, founder of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Sam White, founder of Shakespeare in Detroit and director of “Twelfth Night” in our upcoming 2019 season, about the joys, challenges, and similarities of star

Ep 81 Brian Vaughn

Aug 18th, 2017

Artistic Director Brian Vaughn, Director of this season's regional premiere of Shakespeare in Love discusses how the Festival acquired the rights, his inspiration for the show, and his insights into creating the world of William Shakespeare.

Ep 80 Kirk Bookman

Aug 17th, 2017

Lighting Designer Kirk Bookman discusses his inspiration for his designs, including this season's productions of Guys and Dolls, Treasure Island, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Tavern

Ep 79 Elizabeth Marquis, Devery North, and Miriam Michaels

Jun 2nd, 2017

Elizabeth Marquis, Devery North, and Miriam Michaels, our Technician, Company Manager, and Stage Manager discuss the impact the Shakespeare-in-the-School's tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream has had on themselves and the students they visited

Ep. 78 Madison Kisst and Stefanie Resnick

May 3rd, 2017

Cast members Madison Kist and Stephanie Resnick from Shakespeare-in-the-Schools gave us an update on their tour experience as they approached the midpoint for the tour.

Ep. 77 Michael Don Bahr

Mar 23rd, 2017

A conversation with the Utah Shakespeare Festival Education Director Michael Don Bahr about the importance of artistic partnerships and how those partnerships can strengthen the community.

Ep. 76 Luke Sidney Johnson and Mara Lefler

Mar 10th, 2017

Shakespeare-in-the-Schools cast members, Luke Sidney Johnson and Mara Lefler discuss their experiences in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and talk about their time as students at Southern Utah University.

Ep. 75 Alexis Baigue, Brandon Burk, and Karen Thorla

Feb 24th, 2017

Cast members for the Shakespeare-in-the-Schools tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alexis Baigue, Brandon Burk, and Karen Thorla, discuss their experiences at the Festival and expectations for the upcoming tour.

Ep. 74 Britannia Howe, Shakespeare in the Schools Tour

Feb 24th, 2017

Britannia Howe, director of the Shakespeare-in-the-Schools touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, discusses her vision for this year's tour.

Ep. 73 John Plumpis and John Wascavage

Oct 23rd, 2016

John Plumpis and John Wascavage talk about their experiences during this season's production of The Cocoanuts.

Ep. 72 Jeff Cummings and Rex Young, Julius Caesar

Oct 17th, 2016

Actors Jeff Cummings and Rex Young discuss their roles and experiences in this season's production of Julius Caesar.

Ep. 71 J.R. Sullivan, The Odd Couple

Sep 30th, 2016

J.R. Sullivan, director of this season's production of The Odd Couple, discusses his experience during the production process.

Ep. 70 Jim Poulos and Tasso Feldman, The Cocoanuts

Sep 23rd, 2016

Jim Poulos and Tasso Feldmen discuss portraying two of the four Marx Brothers in this season's production of The Cocoanuts.

Ep. 69 Paul Helm and John Wascavage, Murder for Two

Sep 19th, 2016

Paul Helm and John Wascavage discuss their experience performing in the new Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre in this season's production of Murder for Two.

Ep. 68 Brad Carroll, Murder for Two

Sep 12th, 2016

Brad Carroll, director of Murder for Two, discusses his experience directing this production in the new Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre.

Ep. 67 Joseph Hanreddy, Julius Caesar Director

Sep 2nd, 2016

Director Joseph Hanreddy discusses his vision behind this season's production of Julius Caesar.

Ep. 66 Kim Martin-Cotten and Ben Livingston, Much Ado about Nothing

Sep 2nd, 2016

Kim Martin-Cotten and Ben Livingston discuss their experiences playing Beatrice and Benedick in this season's production of Much Ado About Nothing.

Ep. 65 Sam Ashdown and Larry Bull, Henry V

Aug 24th, 2016

Actors Sam Ashdown and Larry Bull discuss their experiences over the past three years performing in Henry IV Part One, Henry IV Part Two, and Henry V.

Ep. 64 David Ivers, Much Ado about Nothing Director

Aug 15th, 2016

Festival Artistic Director David Ivers discusses his experience directing this season's production of Much Ado About Nothing.

Ep. 63 Elizabeth Broadhurst and Eddie Lopez, Mary Poppins

Aug 5th, 2016

Elizabeth Broadhurst and Eddie Lopez discuss their experiences at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for the 2016 season. Elizabeth and Eddie play Mary and Bert in this seasons production of Mary Poppins. They also appear in this seasons producti