Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

Auditions are hard! Shakespeare auditions are even harder, if you're unsure where to start. Welcome to the new series where I go through a play and chat through audition monologue options best suited for each type of character. Still working on the best format for this so please get in touch @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok , and check out our  patreon  where you can get access t...

Rivka Levin joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Biggest Gossip" superlative! Rivka argues for The Nurse (Romeo & Juliet) and has Steph argue for Cinna the Poet (Caesar). Vote: @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok   Follow Rivka's work with Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Georgia Renaissa...

Joe Weinberg joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's plays would make the best High School production. Joe argues for Henry IV.i and has Stephanie argue for Love's Labour's Lost! Vote: @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok   Follow Joe: tiktok Check out our  patreon  where you can get access to unedited video recordings of spec...

Have an audition coming up for Hamlet? Want to stand out while still capturing the essence of the character you're going for? Look no further than the Hamlet audition material on our  Patreon ! Here's a sneak peek release of part 2 -- scroll back in the feed for part 1, and check out our patreon if you want to see these for more characters! This is our first crack at a video episode, so le...

Kate Pitt joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win Prom King and Queen! Kate argues for Rosalind and Orlando and has Stephanie argue for Hamlet! Vote: @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok   Follow Kate: website , twitter Check out our  patreon  where you can get access to unedited video recordings of special episod...

Dr. Danielle Rosvally and Dr. Trevor Boffone join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's special episode to decide which of Shakespeare's plays is the most queer (discounting the most obvious Twelfth Night)! Danielle and Trevor argue for Romeo and Juliet, and have Stephanie argue for Midsummer! *CONTENT NOTE: Teen Suicide is discussed from 21:35 to 22:16 Vote: @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twit...

Eleanor Wilkinson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's pairs would win the "Best Couple" Superlative! Eleanor argues for Antony & Cleopatra and has Stephanie argue for Henry & Katherine (Henry V). Vote: @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok   Follow Eleanor: twitter , blog

Andrew Yabroff joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's pairs would win the "Best Friends" Superlative! Andrew argues for Brutus and Cassius (Julius Caesar) and has Stephanie argue for Hal and Falstaff (Henry IV.1, 2) Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok  and make sure to check...

Jacqueline Youm joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Most Likely to Succeed" superlative! Jackie argues for Helena (All's Well) and has Stephanie argue for Iago (Othello)! Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok  and make sure to check out all of J...

Dr Alexander Muñoz joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to kick off the High School Superlative Season with a discussion of which Shakespeare character would win "Most School Spirit"! Alexander argues for Tybalt (Romeo & Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for Macduff (Macbeth)! Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  Ti...

Emily C.A. Snyder joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to celebrate unlikely 'ships! Emily argues for Orlando x Ophelia and has Stephanie argue for Escalus x Enobarbus! Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on  instagram ,  Twitter , and  TikTok  and make sure to check out Emily on twitter and instagram @emilycasnyder or their website ! Please check out ou...

Ian Doescher join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode, and she makes him choose just one Shakespeare play to match with each film in the original Star Wars trilogy! Ian proposes a full set of history, comedy, tragedy, and Steph goes wild with three comedies that she clumsily shoehorns some plot details into! Let us know whose lists you think fit best, or add your own ideas @p2mpod o...

Rob Myles joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode with a bracket-style challenge to determine which Shakespeare character is the most innovative! The Initial Match-Ups are: Friar Lawrence (Romeo & Juliet) v Friar Francis (Much Ado) Helena (All's Well) v Imogen (Cymbeline) Paulina (Winter's Tale) v Lady Macbeth (Macbeth) Lucentio (Shrew) v Mistress Ford and Page (Merry Wives) Vote...

Mike Crugnola joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare character would be the best improviser! Surprise they're both terrible arguments, with Mike choosing to defend Romeo (????) and having Stephanie defend Nick Bottom (!!!!) Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok . Also make sure to follow Mike on tw...

Crispy joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare play would make the best Reality TV show! Crispy argues for Don Pedro, and has Stephanie argue for Beatrice! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok . Also make sure to follow Crispy on Twitter and Instagram ! Please check out our Patreon for bonus materi...

In a special episode, hosts from five Shakespeare podcasts hop in to argue who in Shakespeare they think would make the best podcaster! They also each gave Stephanie a character to argue, so stick around to the end to hear that surprise!  Make sure to follow us  @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok to vote, and support each of the contributing shows by following them and taking a...

Emily Zentis and Nicole Shay join Stephanie to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best Disney Content Creator/Influencer! Emily argues for Viola (Twelfth Night), Nicole argues for Hero (Much Ado), and they have Stephanie argue for Malvolio (Twelfth Night).  Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok and make sure to follow Emi...

In a special episode, Stephanie breaks down her favorite Shakespeare podcasts, why she loves them, and what Shakespeare character she thinks would listen to each! Check out the shows covered below, and make sure to give them a little extra love this holiday season! Not Another Shakespeare Podcast: Listen , Twitter , Instagram This Shakespeare Is Gay: Listen , Twitter , Instagram This Wooden O: Lis...

Al Lapajenko joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare play would make the best Reality TV show! Al argues for Midsummer and has Stephanie argue for The Winter's Tale! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok . Also make sure to follow Al on TikTok and Instagram ! Please check out our Patreon for bonus m...

Mya Gosling joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare character would make the best comic artist! Mya takes Rosalind (As You Like It) and has Stephanie (try to) argue for Coriolanus! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok .  Also make sure to follow Mya on her website: Good Tickle Brain and suppor...

Alex Benarzi joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best blogger! Alex argues for Hal (Henry IV.1->Henry V) and has Stephanie argue for Kate (Taming of the Shrew)! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok .  Also make sure to follow Alex on his website , twitter , and ti...

Syd Neben joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to kick off our new Content Creation season! We chat about which Shakespeare character would have the best TikTok channel. Syd argues for Hamlet and has Stephanie argue for Mercutio (Romeo & Juliet)! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok . Also make sure to follow Syd on TikTok...

In the bonus finale of this season, Stephanie is joined by Shannon Dodson, Anneliese Friend, and Lindsay Palinsky to chat which of Shakespeare's Women is the greatest feminist icon! Shannon argues for Rosalind (As You Like It), Anneliese for Beatrice (Much Ado), Lindsay for Margaret of Anjou (Henry VIs +Richard III), and Stephanie for the Three Witches (Macbeth). Vote for who you think should win,...

Hailey Bachrach joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Women would be the Best Blind Date! Hailey argues for Viola (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Miranda (The Tempest)! Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok and make sure to follow Hailey on twitter and through her work with Shakespeare...

Mikey and Rey from "What Ho...A Rat!" join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat who is the Best Person in Hamlet (if anyone!) They team up to fight for Horatio, and give Steph the daunting task of having to prove that Hamlet isn't  *just* an asshole. Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram , Twitter , and TikTok and make sure to follow What Ho.....