11: Interview with Janice L. Blixt

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In fair Verona we played our scene, and thus with this episode we die… Just kidding! This week we finish our deep dive into Romeos and Juliets and discuss the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, and have our own awards ceremony, “The Tony’s and Maria's”.  Which of these adaptations reign supreme? Will good fortune spread across different adaptations, or will one pull an “Ever After” and sweep? Find out all of this and more in our season 2 finale!! Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Fuckin’ Perfect” - & Juliet Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

"Mambo...Mambo...GO" This week get cool and talk about the 2021 remake of "West Side Story". We gush over Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno; dissect the racial implications of the Sharks vs the Jets; and talk why modern musicals movies are afraid to be... well musicals. Also: that Steven Spielberg guy sure can direct movies, huh? Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Prologue” - West Side Story Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

SOCK IT TO ME!! Let's talk about sex... The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet, a 1969 softcore sexploitation film. We talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be... strap in folks it's gonna be a bumpy ride. Peter’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/prule_designs/ Peters website: https://rulescenography.com/ Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Fire” - The Pointer Sisters Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

This week we’re getting revisionist up in this podcast as we talk about the 2022 film Rosaline. We also burning questions like: is Romeo a player? Who else should have their own spinoff film? Does Minnie Driver deserve better? All this and more in this weeks episode!! Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

Just a quick update in lieu of an episode this week, plus, what to expect from the rest of the season. Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay

This week we get bad to the gnome as we are joined by PACrats, Frankie and Jordyn and talk about the hit cinematic classic “Gnomeo and Juliet”. We discuss the Elton John of it all, the Shakespeare puns, and so much more! We promise that this episode will be a “smashing” good time! The PACRats: https://bit.ly/3AqJgHQ Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Crocodile Rock” - Gnomeo & Juliet Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

What team!?!? Greased Lightening! This week we are joined by Jess and Em for a double feature: Grease and High School Musical. We answer burning questions like: Whose side is Ms. Darbus on? Are Kelsi and Jan the best characters? And the big question: are they Romeo and Juliet stories? So cmon you Beauty School Dropouts and Getcha Head in the Game! Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Grease is the Word” - Grease “Getcha Head in the Game” - High school Musical Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

This week we are "Shakes-pearing" it up as we interview Janice L. Blixt (Artistic Director of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival) about all things Romeo and Juliet! We talk about adapting Romeo and Juliet for different audiences, why Lady Capulet is actually the best character, and how to please the Shakespeare purists! Spoiler: you can’t.  What Girls Are Good For: https://amzn.to/3Sy7vNa Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Love Story” - Taylor Swift Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

Romeo and Juliet… and Zombies??? This week we are joined by Emily as we talk about the 2013 Romantic “Horror” comedy Warm Bodies. Does this film have our hearts beating fast? Or is it undead on arrival? And is it even a Romeo and Juliet at all? Ghost: open.spotify.com/artist/1Qp56T7n950O3EGMsSl81D?si=czQITGWHRwa0vbtO8xCyRw Socials! tiktok.com/@iftheshoefitspod instagram.com/_iftheshoefitspod/ ——————————————— Attribution:  “Don’t Fear the Reaper” - Blue Oyster Cult Indie Folk Acoustic by Coma-Media from Pixabay Ambient Piano & Strings by ZakharValaha from Pixabay