Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings Shakespeare’s madcap comedy to your ears like you’ve never experienced before. Actor-Manager Daniel Kemper combines immersive audio drama with improvised interviews with the characters in this 5-part limited series. Join us every other Tuesday starting on December 14, 2021, for Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Shaken, Not Speared
Claim This Podcastby Rude Grooms
5.0(3 reviews)
2 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
Podcast Overview
Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings Shakespeare’s madcap comedy to your ears like you’ve never experienced before. Actor-Manager Daniel Kemper combines immersive audio drama with improvised interviews with the characters in this 5-part limited series. Join us every other Tuesday starting on December 14, 2021, for Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
12/8/2021
1 verified contact email on file for Shaken, Not Speared
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
December 14, 2021
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Chapter 1: The Court
<p>Host Daniel Kemper sits down with several key figures in the court of Athens: Duke Theseus and Duchess Hippolyta, newly engaged fresh off the heat of war; Lord Egeus, furiously seeking the execution of his daughter Hermia for daring to fall in love with a young man different from the one whom Egeus preferred; and Master of the Revels Philostrate, working hard and hardly working to keep everyone entertained.</p> <p>Shaken, Not Speared is a half-improvised mockumentary podcast that combines immersively designed audio renditions of scenes from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with improvised character interviews ala Christopher Guest, celebrating the timeless irreverence of the classic comedy in ways that will ignite new conversations for fans of the play as much as it provides an entry-point for Shakes-curious newcomers.</p> <p>Featuring (in order of appearance):</p> <p>Daniel Kemper (Host), David Sitler (Egeus), Nicolas Greco (Philostrate), Jerome Harmann-Hardeman (Hippolyta), Elisabeth Ahrens (Theseus), Ann Flanigan (Hermia), Michael Shenefelt (Demetrius), Kara Arena (Lysander), Samantha Simone (Helena), and Laura Piccoli (Peter Quince).</p> <p>Actor-Managed by Daniel Kemper. Becca Kaplan was the production manager. Original music by Kara Arena. Produced and edited by Montgomery Sutton. Sound design, production, and mixing by <a href="https://www.lupoblu.com/" target="_blank">lupo blu productions.</a> Shaken, Not Speared is a Rude Grooms podcast; learn more at <a href="https://www.rudegrooms.com" target="_blank">www.rudegrooms.com</a>.</p> <p>Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and individual contributions from our Patreon supporters. Join them to gain exclusive donor access at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rudegrooms" target="_blank">patreon.com/rudegrooms</a>.</p>
December 8, 2021
Teaser - A Midsummer Night's Dream
<p>Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings Shakespeare’s madcap comedy to your ears like you’ve never experienced before. Actor-Manager Daniel Kemper combines immersive audio drama with improvised interviews with the characters in this 5-part limited series. Join us every other Tuesday starting on December 14, 2021, for Shaken, Not Speared: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.</p>
2 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Shaken, Not Speared
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Shaken, Not Speared?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.