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This month, we're focusing on something we've wanted to discuss ever since we started Avant-Bard: hit Canadian television program SLINGS AND ARROWS! Wait... it's not a huge hit? Well, that's a mistake. Maybe after this, you'll join our campaign to make Slings and Arrows a hit Canadian television program. But for now, we're going to discuss Season 1 Episodes 1-3 and how they relate to Hamlet and other works by William Shakespeare.

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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SFX: "Typing 1", "Short Canned Laughter", "Gavel", "Telephone Cordless Receiver Hang Up", "Harp Spell Classic", "Aww Cute Reaction", "Concert Scream Applause Short" on audioblocks.com "Siren", "DJ Brake", on freesound.org

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On our quest to cover every play by Shakespeare, we're tackling Coriolanus today! Does this play work almost better in a modern setting? Is it gay? Yes. Yes, it's gay.

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Record Stop", "Cricket Chirp Single", "Tape Machine Fast Rewind", "Flight of the Bumblebees", "Minuet", "35 mm Film Projector Start", "Short Canned Laughter", "Small Young Group Ovation" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia "Buzz Buzzer Buzzing" on freesound.org

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It's time for us to cover the oldest film on the podcast so far! All with the goal of crossing Two Gentlemen of Verona off our list! How will this silent film hold up to the bard's words?

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Minuet", "35mm Film Projector Start", Gavel", "Cat Call Whistle 2", "Gasp 3", "Comic Male Laughter", "Short Canned Laughter" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia

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A new Macbeth direct adaptation? A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ADAPTATION? WITH OSCAR NOMINATIONS?! AND DENZEL WASHINGTON?!!!!!???

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Incorrect Answer Decision", "Feedback Incorrect 25", "Wrong Incorrect Failure Answer 3", "Wrong Incorrect Failure Answer", "Male Nerd Laugh", "Minuet", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Crowd Clap Applause Slow to Fast", "Camera Shutter Shots", "Female Saying Ooohhh", "Comic Male Laughter", "Bird Goose Honk", "Cheering 4" on audioblocks.com "Piperman on Westminster Bridge Rd", "Ravens", "Cha Ching" on Freesound.org Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia-

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Spring has sprung and we think we're adding a new Shakespeare play to the catalog with Winter's Tale! This is totally Shakespeare. It's an adaptation for sure. With Horse.

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Trumpet Cornet Flourish", "Sad Cinematic Piano", "Aww cute reaction", "Random Intruder Ahhh" , "Classic Rimshot" on Freesound.org "Cricket Chirp Single", "Minuet", "News Flash Background Music", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Horse Whinnying", "Dog Warning Barking", "Cat Call Whistle", "Concert Scream Applause Short" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia-

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We're still on a musical kick! This week we're doing a deep dive into Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. A recent film? YOU KNOW IT! We have a LOT to say about this Romeo and Juliet adaptation. Don't you? Mambo Orchestra Link

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Cricket Chirp Single", "Horse Whinnying", "Minuet", "Cat Call Whistle", "Concert Scream Applause Short", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Wah Wah Sad Trombone", "Happy Pop Ding Success" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia- The Entertainer by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5765-the-entertainer "Mickey Mouse", "Cha Ching", "Male Spits Raspberry", "Aww cute reaction" on Freesound.org

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We might have missed Valentine's Day, but we're still in the mood for love! Kind of. At least it's queer? That's right, we're talking Were the World Mine! A gay musical! Midsummer Night's Dream! But... will we like it?

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Minuet", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Comic Male Laughter", "Tape Machine Fast Rewind Sound", "Crowd Boos 2", "Cheering 4" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicato by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia- "Aww cute reaction", "Cat Screaming", "Squirting Bottle", "Cha Ching" on Freesound.org

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Keeping our promise to cover plays we haven't before, we're watching Kenneth Branagh's film version of As You Like It. Will we enjoy his setting or call him out for Orientalism? I'm sure you can guess.

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Gasp 3", "Minuet", "Crowd Boos", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Cat Call Whistle", "Funny Long Cartoon Kisses", "Lion Roar", "Trumpet Cornet Florish", "Gavel", "Wheel Spin" on audioblocks.com Divertissement - Pizzicatoby Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3664-divertissement---pizzicato-from-the-ballet-sylvia- "Aww cute reaction", "Bong Rip" on Freesound.org

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We're starting this year with some sweet nostalgia! These two theatre nerds grew up with the Boy Genius Jimmy Neutron and NEEDED to cover his school play MACBETH... IN SPACE!

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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SFX: "Cricket Chirp", "Comic Male Laughter", "Digital Phone Ring" on audioblocks.com "Cha Ching", "Aww cute reaction", "CD Player Turn on Turn Off 01 01" on Freesound.org

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CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

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Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music

SFX: "Cheering 3", "Gasp 3", "Magic Turning Spells Casting", "Super Short Drum Roll with Cymbal Crash at End", "Scared Male No Scream" on audioblocks.com "Winner Bell Game Show" on Freesound.org

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