{"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 14 - In the Spotlight with Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead","slug":"episode-14-in-the-spotlight-with-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead","published_at":"2025-07-19T18:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755/episode-14-in-the-spotlight-with-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/as-you-mic-it-7266755","url":"https://pashakespeare.org/captivate-podcast/episode-14-in-the-spotlight-with-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/99cdd3ac-b094-44ac-b75e-4a200e16e707.mp3","summary":"As You Mic It: In the Spotlight shines the light on this season’s repertory production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead . Artistic Director Jason King Jones sits down with actor Ian Merrill Peakes ( The Player ) and scenic designer Brian Sydney Bembridge for an inside look at Tom Stoppard’s witty and mind-bending companion piece to Hamlet . Together, they explore the play’s existential humor, theatrical absurdity, and the layered experience of performing and designing within a shared repertory world. From the shifting boundaries of fate and performance to the magic of a transformative set, this conversation reveals what makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern a perfect match for PSF’s Undiscovered Countries season. Special Thanks: Much gratitude to 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. Colon Cancer Foundation Brian Sydney Bembridge Tickets for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Tickets for Hamlet Support PSF by donating today","meta_description":"As You Mic It: In the Spotlight shines the light on this season’s repertory production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead . Artistic Director Jason…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2940,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/as-you-mic-it-7266755/episodes/episode-14-in-the-spotlight-with-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/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-14-in-the-spotlight-with-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}