{"podcast":{"title":"As You Mic It","slug":"as-you-mic-it-7266755","podcast_index_feed_id":7266755,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/pashakes/","website_url":"https://www.pashakespeare.org","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/72819276-76e9-4162-b882-232f8550f42c/6MMUHoFAJvZEAuGCZ2buToEQ.jpg","author":"Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival","episode_count":38,"summary":"AS YOU MIC IT explores the gorgeous anthology of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Each episode unpacks the topics of themes, characters, productions and historical contexts. AS YOU MIC IT offers engaging discussions, insightful interviews with authors, directors and actors, and a playful examination of the art of storytelling. Whether a seasoned Shakespeare aficionado or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone in this captivating journey through the world of theater.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 11 - In the Spotlight with A Raisin In The Sun","slug":"episode-11-in-the-spotlight-with-a-raisin-in-the-sun","published_at":"2025-06-27T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755/episode-11-in-the-spotlight-with-a-raisin-in-the-sun","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755","url":"https://pashakespeare.org/captivate-podcast/episode-11-spotlight-on-a-raisin-in-the-sun","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/de174812-0d0a-4773-9325-cd7f4da59308.mp3","summary":"As You Mic It: In the Spotlight shines the light on this season's production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. It's a powerful American masterwork of dreams, dignity, and generational resilience. Jason King Jones sits down with Brandon Burton and Noelle Dianne Johnson, who portray Walter Lee and Ruth Younger, for a conversation about family, legacy, and what this iconic play still has to say to audiences today. Special Thanks: Much gratitude for Chuck Gloman, Jarret Brown, and all of DeSales University for helping us launch this podcast journey. Stay Connected: Follow  As You Mic It  and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival on social media for more behind-the-scenes insights and exciting festival updates. Historical Context of A Raisin in the Sun | Chicago Public Library Tickets for A Raisin In The Sun Harlem | The Poetry Foundation - The title of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun was borrowed from Langston Hughes’s poem, “Harlem,\" sharing the story of the deferred dreams of the Younger family. Mentioned in this episode: Collaboration makes great theatre! Become a supporter, today! https://pashakespeare.org/support/ Become an Underwriter Today! Contact podcast@pashakespeare.org for more information.","meta_description":"As You Mic It: In the Spotlight shines the light on this season's production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. It's a powerful American masterw…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3021,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/as-you-mic-it-7266755/episodes/episode-11-in-the-spotlight-with-a-raisin-in-the-sun/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755/episode-11-in-the-spotlight-with-a-raisin-in-the-sun.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}