Wes Alwan is joined by actress, podcaster, and educator Monica McCarthy to discuss Anton Chekhov's 1898 play about family dysfunction and potentially wasting your life. Monica draws on her theater experience to talk about method acting and what makes for a good Chekhov performance. This is a preview of a 54-minute discussion. You can listen to the whole thing by becoming a Continue Reading …
(sub)Text #5: Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” (Citizens Only)
Wes Alwan is joined by actress, podcaster, and educator Monica McCarthy to discuss Anton Chekhov's 1898 play about family dysfunction and potentially wasting your life. Monica draws on her theater experience to talk about method acting and what makes for a good Chekhov performance. Listen to more (sub)Text. Continue Reading …
Combat & Classics #9: Joseph Conrad’s “Typhoon”
Lise, Jeff and Brian discuss another work by Joseph Conrad, a rip-roaring, seafaring tale! In his novella Typhoon, Conrad tells the story of Captain McWhirr, his crew, and his ship’s brawling passengers as they sail through a typhoon. The work raises questions about leadership in the face of human conflict and natural disasters. Listen to more Combat and Continue Reading …