Shakespeare in the Village

We did it! 2023 Shakespeare in the Village was a success. Listen to our chaotic wrap up with 13 members of the cast and crew. We go on tangents regarding backstage, onstage, bees, the cast party, clowns, yeeting people, Shakespeare, appreciations, grievances, and whether or not we'd do it again!

Another interview where we meet our cast and characters! Here is both Conrade (villainous side kick) and The Prince of Aragon - Don Pedro! Check out Adele at: adele_hehr Interested in contacting us? Call and leave us a message at: 507-320-1623 Email us at: [email protected] Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on August 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

Another interview where we meet our cast and characters! Here is Claudio, the young Count form Florence and soldier in Don Pedro's army. Check out Aaron Zogg's business at: https://www.az-production.com/ Interested in contacting us? Call and leave us a message at: 507-320-1623 Email us at: [email protected] Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on August 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

Another interview where we meet our cast and characters! Here are Heather and Lexi: the mother-daughter team playing Margaret and Ursula - Handmaidens to Hero. Interested in contacting us? Call and leave us a message at: 507-320-1623 Email us at: [email protected] Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on August 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

The first interview where we meet our cast and characters! Here's Anna: she's our Borachio! A true pants role. Listen in to get to know Anna and learn about how the process has been! Anna's Social Media: @actually_annas Interested in contacting us? Call and leave us a message at: 507-320-1623 Email us at: [email protected] Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on August 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

This is another shorter episode, but it's all about Shakespeare! Did you know that two of Shakespeare's plays have been translated into Klingon? Listen for some more fun facts! Interested in contacting us? Call and leave us a message at: 507-320-1623 Email us at: [email protected] Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on Aug. 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

This is a shorter episode with a tongue twister and small update! Enjoy! Tongue Twister written out: Say All 3X: (Tongue over front of bottom teeth) The fox was fast he was very very fast. (Tongue poked into one of your cheeks) The fox was crazy he was very very crazy. (Tongue poked into other cheek) The fox was silly he was very very silly. (Tongue in front of top teeth) The fox was strong he was very very strong. Then say all normally. Sarah Guillot calls in to join Michael and Risha to talk about Shakespeare! Check out Sarah with Shakespeare on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok! For a free course from Sarah click the link below and use the code: "Village" www.shakespearewithsarah.com/start As of this episode, we are still looking to fill a few of the male parts! If you're interested, but nervous about Shakespeare, listen to this episode! Shakespeare isn't scary! Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on Aug. 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Must be 14 or older to audition, and no prior theatre experience necessary. Readings will be provided at auditions, so no other preparation is required. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

Sarah Guillot calls in to join Michael and Risha to talk about Shakespeare! Check out Sarah with Shakespeare on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok! For a free course from Sarah click the link below and use the code: "Village" www.shakespearewithsarah.com/start As of this episode, we are still looking to fill a few of the male parts! If you're interested, but nervous about Shakespeare, listen to this episode! Shakespeare isn't scary! Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on Aug. 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Must be 14 or older to audition, and no prior theatre experience necessary. Readings will be provided at auditions, so no other preparation is required. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

Sarah Guillot calls in to join Michael and Risha to talk about Shakespeare! Check out Sarah with Shakespeare on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok! We hit on points like: how Shakespeare should be joyful, how it can help the contemporary actor, and that it is action driven (not just flowery language)! For a free course from Sarah click the link below and use the code: "Village" www.shakespearewithsarah.com/start As of this episode, we are still looking to fill a few of the male parts! If you're interested, but nervous about Shakespeare, listen to this episode! Shakespeare isn't scary! Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on Aug. 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Must be 14 or older to audition, and no prior theatre experience necessary. Readings will be provided at auditions, so no other preparation is required. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling

George joins Michael and Risha again with a Grab bag of topics and tools that can be used to deal with Shakespearean language and acting! In this episode we talk about the language, No Fear Shakespeare, and how to convey what is important to your audience. As of this episode, we are still looking to fill a few of the male parts! If you're interested, but nervous about Shakespeare, listen to this episode! Shakespeare isn't scary! Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village (FCHM). The play will be performed outdoors as part of Shakespeare in the Village on Aug. 20(matinee), 24, 25 and 26 at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Must be 14 or older to audition, and no prior theatre experience necessary. Readings will be provided at auditions, so no other preparation is required. ACT http://actonbroadway.com/ FCHM https://www.fchmmn.org/ Music: King Lear (Shakespeare) by Love Askling