RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901 -- Rendered At Tue, 05 May 2026 04:42:03 +0000 This is a Classic: The Expand the Canon Theatre Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/this-is-a-classic-the-expand-the-canon-theatre-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Historic Women Playwrights & Their Legacies Expand the Canon Women wrote classics, too. And we’re here to celebrate them! We're spilling the tea on awesome plays by women that are *classics* as we fight for a gender-expansive canon. Timely, producible, excellent - these are plays you want to know. Each episode is dedicated to a different play and playwright. It's the podcast version of Expand the Canon ( http://www.expandthecanon.com/ ).com but with more puns. Perfect for the theater makers, theater goers, and theater teachers among us who are jazzed about diversity in the classics. This is a podcast by Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre, a non-profit company in Brooklyn, NY. Support the Podcast and Expand the Canon at expandthecanon.com ( http://expandthecanon.com ) d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901 Women wrote classics, too. And we’re here to celebrate them! We're spilling the tea on awesome plays by women that are *classics* as we fight for a gender-expansive canon. Timely, producible, excellent - these are plays you want to know. Each episode is dedicated to a different play and playwright. It's the podcast version of Expand the Canon.com but with more puns. Perfect for the theater makers, theater goers, and theater teachers among us who are jazzed about diversity in the classics. This is a podcast by Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre, a non-profit company in Brooklyn, NY. Support the Podcast and Expand the Canon at expandthecanon.com

]]> episodic no Expand the Canon info@expandthecanon.com no full Nannuccio & his Fifteen Stepdaughters & Oh, These Times! Nannuccio & his Fifteen Stepdaughters & Oh, These Times! 7 5 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a cousin of commedia with a razz on dads… Nannuccio & His Fifteen Stepdaughters by Sister Annalena Odaldi should do the trick. This short and bittersweet farce tells the tale of Nannuccio Di Pierone, a widower down on his luck, looking to remarry using the goods and riches his deceased wife left in her will. The only problem is, she actually left everything for her fifteen daughters’ dowries, and not to the avaricious, self-aggrandizing Nannuccio. What will happen if the law gets involved? This play is a wise-cracking, smart, almost tragicomedy about greed, inheritance, and the absurdity of male ego.

If you’re looking for a satirical comedy where every character lives life in the panic lane and practices the opposite of what they preach… consider Catherine the Great’s Oh, These Times! A maid attempts to help her naive lady marry the sweet Mr. Milksop, while dodging her grandmother’s fears of lower class social climbers. From catty gossips to sheltered virgins, no one seems happy with their station –– and their schemes and complaints pile up. Preempting Chekhov’s darkly yearning comedic sense by 100 years, Oh, These Times! is a searing reflection of our modern day social anxieties and the farces we put ourselves through to soothe them.


Hosted by Triza Cox and Gagarin

]]> <p>If you’re looking for a cousin of commedia with a razz on dads… Nannuccio &amp; His Fifteen Stepdaughters by Sister Annalena Odaldi should do the trick. This short and bittersweet farce tells the tale of Nannuccio Di Pierone, a widower down on his luck, looking to remarry using the goods and riches his deceased wife left in her will. The only problem is, she actually left everything for her fifteen daughters’ dowries, and not to the avaricious, self-aggrandizing Nannuccio. What will happen if the law gets involved? This play is a wise-cracking, smart, almost tragicomedy about greed, inheritance, and the absurdity of male ego.</p><p>If you’re looking for a satirical comedy where every character lives life in the panic lane and practices the opposite of what they preach… consider Catherine the Great’s Oh, These Times! A maid attempts to help her naive lady marry the sweet Mr. Milksop, while dodging her grandmother’s fears of lower class social climbers. From catty gossips to sheltered virgins, no one seems happy with their station –– and their schemes and complaints pile up. Preempting Chekhov’s darkly yearning comedic sense by 100 years, Oh, These Times! is a searing reflection of our modern day social anxieties and the farces we put ourselves through to soothe them.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Triza Cox and Gagarin</p> 5ce7cdca-1096-4007-8404-c397fa22989e http://expandthecanon.com Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:08:48 +0000 2700 no full A Reflection in Disguise & Tango Palace A Reflection in Disguise & Tango Palace 6 5 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a one-person piece that grapples with the legacy of women writers and the artifice of gender… consider this sharp short by Wu Zao. In A Reflection in Disguise, a writer grapples with her inner idealized artistic self and the boxes society has placed her into. She poses before a portrait of herself cross-dressed as a male scholar and sings to the portrait about her frustrations as a woman of talent. Can she ever truly reconcile the two selves and win the acclaim she deserves? Through lush Chinese poetry, this monologue yields searing insight into the artifice of gender and the psyche of women in literature in the 19th Century.

If you’re looking for a play that leverages the existentialism of Beckett but ratchets up the stakes through erotic powerplay… you’ll love Maria Irene Fornés’ Tango Palace. Isidore, a genderfluid bon vivant, has trapped their lover, the earnest and noble Leopold, in a room. The space becomes the pair’s entire universe and the stage on which they dance, dissect, and detonate their desires. The dangerous co-dependence of their erotic relationship spills over as they tango, driving them towards death in this searing and sensual examination of masculinity and destructive desire. 

Hosted by Gagarin and Kalina Ko.


]]> <p>If you’re looking for a one-person piece that grapples with the legacy of women writers and the artifice of gender… consider this sharp short by Wu Zao. In A Reflection in Disguise, a writer grapples with her inner idealized artistic self and the boxes society has placed her into. She poses before a portrait of herself cross-dressed as a male scholar and sings to the portrait about her frustrations as a woman of talent. Can she ever truly reconcile the two selves and win the acclaim she deserves? Through lush Chinese poetry, this monologue yields searing insight into the artifice of gender and the psyche of women in literature in the 19th Century.</p><p>If you’re looking for a play that leverages the existentialism of Beckett but ratchets up the stakes through erotic powerplay… you’ll love Maria Irene Fornés’ Tango Palace. Isidore, a genderfluid bon vivant, has trapped their lover, the earnest and noble Leopold, in a room. The space becomes the pair’s entire universe and the stage on which they dance, dissect, and detonate their desires. The dangerous co-dependence of their erotic relationship spills over as they tango, driving them towards death in this searing and sensual examination of masculinity and destructive desire. </p><p>Hosted by Gagarin and Kalina Ko. </p><p><br></p> 984846ba-5e20-40f6-8b01-038c5cf3b2a5 http://expandthecanon.com Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:30:46 +0000 2802 yes full Screens & Soldadera Screens & Soldadera 5 5 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a satirical critique of the blinding effects of media and consumerism… look no further than Dolores Prida’s Screens. In Prida’s masterful work, three telenovela stars reenact the highlights of their career while trapped in their house. As an ominous apocalypse looms outside, they continue to restage these scenes. The lines between life and art start to blur to disastrous outcomes. Blending sharp political insight with an accessible comedic edge and wrapped together in a love triangle, this play offers a powerful critique of modern identity and environmental disaster in the face of mass media’s demands.

If you’re looking for a wartime story about the choices women must make when fighting for their rights… Soldadera is the play for you. Tasked with safeguarding a stockpile of weapons, the play follows a group of women soldiers trying to protect their own sense of honor – and their lives. An expansive and yet intimate story of gendered oppression, Niggli’s claustrophobic drama traces the parallels between global conflicts and our personal lives. In our ever-tense political climate, this exploration of revolution and the ways political ideals play out at home is as relevant today as it was in 1936.

Hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon.

]]> <p>If you’re looking for a satirical critique of the blinding effects of media and consumerism… look no further than Dolores Prida’s Screens. In Prida’s masterful work, three telenovela stars reenact the highlights of their career while trapped in their house. As an ominous apocalypse looms outside, they continue to restage these scenes. The lines between life and art start to blur to disastrous outcomes. Blending sharp political insight with an accessible comedic edge and wrapped together in a love triangle, this play offers a powerful critique of modern identity and environmental disaster in the face of mass media’s demands.</p><p>If you’re looking for a wartime story about the choices women must make when fighting for their rights… Soldadera is the play for you. Tasked with safeguarding a stockpile of weapons, the play follows a group of women soldiers trying to protect their own sense of honor – and their lives. An expansive and yet intimate story of gendered oppression, Niggli’s claustrophobic drama traces the parallels between global conflicts and our personal lives. In our ever-tense political climate, this exploration of revolution and the ways political ideals play out at home is as relevant today as it was in 1936.</p><p>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon. </p> f40bec2f-cf14-45a3-9655-eb28cb0b71d5 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:30:17 +0000 3418 no full The Mannequin & The Falcon The Mannequin & The Falcon 4 5 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a snappy satire of the sexist dating scene… consider this tight one-act from literary luminary Germaine de Staël. Although he’s always lived in Germany, Monsieur de la Morlière glorifies all things from France as the pinnacle of culture –– and therefore secured a noble French suitor for his daughter, Sophie. However, our clever heroine is ready with a deliciously silly scheme to reveal the pompous French Count for the fool he is. With both frothy fun and physical comedy, this short play packs a lasting punch with its sharp commentary on the hypocrisy in relationships cordial, familial, and romantic.

If you’re looking for a verse romcom with snarky sidekicks and a lover’s quarrel… look no further than Marie-Anne Barbier’s The Falcon. Federic has spent every penny on impressing Axiane – but she has remained unsure of his true affection. Their friends push and pull for them to see reason, yet fear and flirtation drive them to extremes. This quippy period piece asks, is love worth self-sacrifice? How much? And can we ever truly trust a lover’s meaning and intentions? Beatrice and Benedick but with Bridgerton vibes, this charming cat-and-mouse game of logic and love reminds its audience that personal insecurity is often our deepest romantic challenge.


Hosted by Triza Cox and Emily Lyon

]]> <p>If you’re looking for a snappy satire of the sexist dating scene… consider this tight one-act from literary luminary Germaine de Staël. Although he’s always lived in Germany, Monsieur de la Morlière glorifies all things from France as the pinnacle of culture –– and therefore secured a noble French suitor for his daughter, Sophie. However, our clever heroine is ready with a deliciously silly scheme to reveal the pompous French Count for the fool he is. With both frothy fun and physical comedy, this short play packs a lasting punch with its sharp commentary on the hypocrisy in relationships cordial, familial, and romantic.</p><p>If you’re looking for a verse romcom with snarky sidekicks and a lover’s quarrel… look no further than Marie-Anne Barbier’s The Falcon. Federic has spent every penny on impressing Axiane – but she has remained unsure of his true affection. Their friends push and pull for them to see reason, yet fear and flirtation drive them to extremes. This quippy period piece asks, is love worth self-sacrifice? How much? And can we ever truly trust a lover’s meaning and intentions? Beatrice and Benedick but with Bridgerton vibes, this charming cat-and-mouse game of logic and love reminds its audience that personal insecurity is often our deepest romantic challenge.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Triza Cox and Emily Lyon</p> 7d777529-2917-4ec2-83a3-bd5c95fe7101 http://www.expandthecanon.com Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:04:12 +0000 3162 yes bonus It's Official! We're Rebranding! It's Official! We're Rebranding! 5 Expand the Canon *drumroll* We are now, officially, Expand the Canon – all day every day. Join some of our fabulous team to toast to this long-time-coming shift. We discuss the change, what all we do here at Expand the Canon, and what we're looking forward to for our next chapter.

Mission:

Expand the Canon champions women and gender-expansive playwrights whose works should have always been considered classics. For over a decade, our partnerships with theaters, educators, and advocates have established a legacy of storytelling with gender equity at its core. By curating a collection of excellent historic plays, we’re building a more inclusive and accurate theatrical canon.

Featuring: Alicia Carroll, Marketing Associate; Emily Lyon, Artistic Director; Maraika Lumholdt, Managing Associate; Rhiannon Ling, Social Media Coordinator; Desirée Baxter, Tia Cassmira, Kate Pitt, Natalie Kane, Research Team.

]]> <p>*drumroll* We are now, officially, Expand the Canon – all day every day. Join some of our fabulous team to toast to this long-time-coming shift. We discuss the change, what all we do here at Expand the Canon, and what we&#39;re looking forward to for our next chapter.</p><p>Mission:</p><p><strong>Expand the Canon</strong><span> champions women and gender-expansive playwrights whose works should have </span><em>always</em><span> been considered classics. For over a decade, our partnerships with theaters, educators, and advocates have established a legacy of storytelling with gender equity at its core. By curating a collection of excellent</span><em> </em><span>historic plays, we’re building a more inclusive and accurate theatrical canon. </span></p><p>Featuring: Alicia Carroll, Marketing Associate; Emily Lyon, Artistic Director; Maraika Lumholdt, Managing Associate; Rhiannon Ling, Social Media Coordinator; Desirée Baxter, Tia Cassmira, Kate Pitt, Natalie Kane, Research Team.</p> 5e3075a8-1c05-41e6-b72a-e4cf065c1228 http://www.expandthecanon.com Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:00:10 +0000 1918 no full The Guitarrón & The Girls from the Five and Ten (Les filles du 5-10-15) The Guitarrón & The Girls from the Five and Ten (Les filles du 5-10-15) 3 5 Expand the Canon This month's two plays: The Guitarrón by Lynne Alvarez & The Girls from the Five and Ten (Les filles du 5-10-15) by Abla Farhoud

If you’re looking for the hot queer drama and dreamy magical realism of Angels in America set against the beaches of Veracruz… look no further than The Guitarrón by Lynne Alvarez. During a cataclysmic fishing drought, six members of the local village fight to find their way out. Underscored by a mysterious cellist with a mesmerizing instrument, in this play each member of the community tries to save the ones they love while navigating the transactional nature of their own relationships. A story about the drought in our souls when the cruelty of reality keeps us from the seas of our dreams, The Guitarrón would be a fabulous addition to any season.

If you’re looking for the darkly vulnerable drama of Suburbia told through the lens of two sisters… The Girls from the Five and Ten gets to the heart of what it means to be overlooked as an immigrant in a new country. Trapped in their father’s variety shop with never-ending work and rude customers, Sisters Amira and Kaokab sacrifice their personal lives in the hopes of someday selling the store and returning to Lebanon. But as their escape seems further and further away each day, the two must decide whether their dream of going home is actually worth the cost. Defiance, sisterhood, rebellion, and oppression are all at the forefront of Farhoud’s heartbreakingly tender sister story.

Hosted by Skye Pagon and Kalina Ko

]]> <p>This month&#39;s two plays: The Guitarrón by Lynne Alvarez &amp; The Girls from the Five and Ten (Les filles du 5-10-15) by Abla Farhoud</p><p><strong>If you’re looking for the hot queer drama and dreamy magical realism of <em>Angels in America </em>set against the beaches of Veracruz…</strong><span> look no further than </span><em>The Guitarrón </em><span>by Lynne Alvarez. During a cataclysmic fishing drought, six members of the local village fight to find their way out. Underscored by a mysterious cellist with a mesmerizing instrument, in this play each member of the community tries to save the ones they love while navigating the transactional nature of their own relationships. A story about the drought in our souls when the cruelty of reality keeps us from the seas of our dreams, </span><em>The Guitarrón</em><span> would be a fabulous addition to any season.</span></p><p><strong>If you’re looking for the darkly vulnerable drama of <em>Suburbia</em> told through the lens of two sisters…</strong><em> The Girls from the Five and Ten </em><span>gets to the heart of what it means to be overlooked as an immigrant in a new country. Trapped in their father’s variety shop with never-ending work and rude customers, Sisters Amira and Kaokab sacrifice their personal lives in the hopes of someday selling the store and returning to Lebanon. But as their escape seems further and further away each day, the two must decide whether their dream of going home is actually worth the cost. Defiance, sisterhood, rebellion, and oppression are all at the forefront of Farhoud’s heartbreakingly tender sister story.</span></p><p><span>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Kalina Ko</span></p> 1f51d427-3b09-49e5-98cd-67b330ad19f8 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +0000 2818 no full The Inheritance & Rain of Ice The Inheritance & Rain of Ice 2 5 Expand the Canon This month's two shorter plays: The Inheritance by Kim Ja-Rim 김자림 and Rain of Ice by Hasegawa Shigure

If you’re looking for the character-driven naturalism of Strindberg through the lens of intersectional poverty… consider this one-act drama from the mother of Japanese realism. In her final hours, the terminally ill Tamayo wrestles with delusions of the past as well as anxieties of the present. A former sex worker, she now contends with the role transactionality has played (or not played) in her relationships, interrogating her friends’ true loyalties and fearing for her own daughter’s naivete. Through heartfelt prose and raw, naturalistic dialogue, Hasegawa Shigure digs into the grim realities facing impoverished women, telling an intersectional story of depth and intimacy.

If you’re looking for the character-driven naturalism of Strindberg through the lens of intersectional poverty… consider Rain of Ice from the mother of Japanese realism. In her final hours, the terminally ill Tamayo wrestles with delusions of the past as well as anxieties of the present. A former sex worker, she now contends with the role transactionality has played (or not played) in her relationships, interrogating her friends’ true loyalties and fearing for her own daughter’s naivete. Through heartfelt prose and raw, naturalistic dialogue, Hasegawa Shigure digs into the grim realities facing impoverished women, telling an intersectional story of depth and intimacy.

Hosted by Kalina Ko and Gagarin

]]> <p>This month&#39;s two shorter plays: The Inheritance by Kim Ja-Rim 김자림 and Rain of Ice by Hasegawa Shigure</p><p>If you’re looking for the character-driven naturalism of Strindberg through the lens of intersectional poverty… consider this one-act drama from the mother of Japanese realism. In her final hours, the terminally ill Tamayo wrestles with delusions of the past as well as anxieties of the present. A former sex worker, she now contends with the role transactionality has played (or not played) in her relationships, interrogating her friends’ true loyalties and fearing for her own daughter’s naivete. Through heartfelt prose and raw, naturalistic dialogue, Hasegawa Shigure digs into the grim realities facing impoverished women, telling an intersectional story of depth and intimacy.</p><p>If you’re looking for the character-driven naturalism of Strindberg through the lens of intersectional poverty… consider Rain of Ice from the mother of Japanese realism. In her final hours, the terminally ill Tamayo wrestles with delusions of the past as well as anxieties of the present. A former sex worker, she now contends with the role transactionality has played (or not played) in her relationships, interrogating her friends’ true loyalties and fearing for her own daughter’s naivete. Through heartfelt prose and raw, naturalistic dialogue, Hasegawa Shigure digs into the grim realities facing impoverished women, telling an intersectional story of depth and intimacy.</p><p>Hosted by Kalina Ko and Gagarin</p> d1a1fd32-52e2-48cf-84b4-9ac542a9fd7c http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 14 May 2025 12:42:45 +0000 2748 no full Pleasure & Three Women Pleasure & Three Women Expand the Canon This month's two shorter plays: Pleasure by Rachilde and Three Women by Sylvia Plath!

If you’re looking for a play that reveals how the pursuit of sensuality can both liberate and ensnare… then Rachilde’s Pleasure is the two-hander of your dreams. An intimate, delicate, and emotionally charged conversation between two young lovers, Pleasure offers feminist undertones with a dangerous and erotic edge. The play’s themes of sexual politics, youthful desire, and the consequences of indulgence are as timely today as they were in its origins in the Belle Époque. Fans of Sarah Kane, Sam Shepard, and Edith Wharton alike will delight in its dark twists and lush poetry, making this a standout choice for a contemporary or a classical season.

If you’re looking for an achingly lyrical play probing the complex beauty and pain of pregnancy… consider this dramatic poem that brings Sylvia Plath’s raw emotionality to the stage. Interweaving three contrasting perspectives, this piece wrestles with childbirth, loss, and motherhood as perceived by a trio of women. One welcomes a wished-for and beloved child; another comes to terms with a miscarriage; the third gives her child up for adoption following the trauma of sexual assault. The resulting chorus paints a sharp and unflinching portrait of having, or losing, a child. Three Women is a daring piece to engage a community in conversation around the choices and agency of reproductive rights arcing towards glimmers of hope and healing.

Hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon

]]> <p>This month&#39;s two shorter plays: Pleasure by Rachilde and Three Women by Sylvia Plath!</p><p><strong>If you’re looking for a play that reveals how the pursuit of sensuality can both liberate and ensnare…</strong><span> then Rachilde’s </span><em>Pleasure </em><span>is the two-hander of your dreams. An intimate, delicate, and emotionally charged conversation between two young lovers, </span><em>Pleasure</em><span> offers feminist undertones with a dangerous and erotic edge. The play’s themes of sexual politics, youthful desire, and the consequences of indulgence are as timely today as they were in its origins in the Belle Époque. Fans of Sarah Kane, Sam Shepard, and Edith Wharton alike will delight in its dark twists and lush poetry, making this a standout choice for a contemporary or a classical season.</span></p><p><strong>If you’re looking for an achingly lyrical play probing the complex beauty and pain of pregnancy…</strong><span> consider this dramatic poem that brings Sylvia Plath’s raw emotionality to the stage. Interweaving three contrasting perspectives, this piece wrestles with childbirth, loss, and motherhood as perceived by a trio of women. One welcomes a wished-for and beloved child; another comes to terms with a miscarriage; the third gives her child up for adoption following the trauma of sexual assault. The resulting chorus paints a sharp and unflinching portrait of having, or losing, a child. </span><em>Three Women </em><span>is a daring piece to engage a community in conversation around the choices and agency of reproductive rights arcing towards glimmers of hope and healing.</span></p><p>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon</p> 3219b451-6c22-429e-8bfb-4b6becca896e https://redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/episodes/b56e0037-1706-4348-b1d6-fc2daaf037f6 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000 2714 no trailer Season 5 - Shorter & One Act Plays Season 5 - Shorter & One Act Plays 5 Expand the Canon We're back to expanding the canon! The 5 curators for our 5th List are here to dish about what makes this year's list of plays special. Not only are they plays of a different ilk, but we have WAY MORE this time for you to dig into!

Dive in with Emily Lyon, Triza Cox, Skye Pagon, Kalina Ko, and Gagarin for another year of plays that are CLASSICS.

]]> <p>We&#39;re back to expanding the canon! The 5 curators for our 5th List are here to dish about what makes this year&#39;s list of plays special. Not only are they plays of a different ilk, but we have WAY MORE this time for you to dig into! </p><p>Dive in with Emily Lyon, Triza Cox, Skye Pagon, Kalina Ko, and Gagarin for another year of plays that are CLASSICS. </p> 3a874525-9b0c-46b3-8aa4-7ac9003134cc http://www.expandthecanon.com Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000 1362 no full Spell #7 by Ntozake Shange Spell #7 by Ntozake Shange 9 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for an ensemble-lead choreopoem that explores the Black experience in the entertainment industry… consider Spell #7 by celebrated playwright Ntozake Shange. Set in the late 70s in St. Louis, Missouri, the play welcomes us into a world not too far from our own, forcing us to reckon with the realities of the “isms” in creative spaces. The play takes us through the lives of 9 characters who are fighting to discover themselves as artists in a society that sees them as one dimensional after-thoughts. Using a mixture of lush poetry and stylized choreography (and guided by a literal magician), the ensemble explores the effects of blackface and violence against Black women in the entertainment industry and beyond. 

Hosted by Shannon Corenthin and Skye Pagon

Monologue by Terra Chaney

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for an ensemble-lead choreopoem that explores the Black experience in the entertainment industry… </strong><span>consider </span><em>Spell #7</em><span> by celebrated playwright Ntozake Shange. Set in the late 70s in St. Louis, Missouri, the play welcomes us into a world not too far from our own, forcing us to reckon with the realities of the “isms” in creative spaces. The play takes us through the lives of 9 characters who are fighting to discover themselves as artists in a society that sees them as one dimensional after-thoughts. Using a mixture of lush poetry and stylized choreography (and guided by a literal magician), the ensemble explores the effects of blackface and violence against Black women in the entertainment industry and beyond. </span></p><p>Hosted by Shannon Corenthin and Skye Pagon</p><p>Monologue by Terra Chaney</p> 3e7b49de-acd1-41a5-9975-8c25db1e8d8a http://www.expandthecanon.com Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:56:00 +0000 2192 yes full Le Favori (The Favorite) by Marie-Catherine Desjardins Le Favori (The Favorite) by Marie-Catherine Desjardins 8 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking to explore the transactional nature of relationships when status is on the line… consider this tender-hearted hilarious romp complete with gossip, political intrigue, and romantic complications. Social prestige and customs maintain the delicate ecosystem that is the royal court, but when Moncade, the King’s sensitive and widely beloved favorite, is cast out, chaos ensues. As Moncade reckons with his status, the courtiers around him scheme to advance their own agendas using witty prose and undeniably shady tactics. With themes of inner beauty, integrity, and finding meaning within the ordinary, Le Favori calls into question our social ties and asks us what it means to truly value friendship.


Hosted by Skye Pagon and Gagarin.

Scene by Dorothea Gloria and Samanthia Nixon.

Dramaturgy by Sierra Rosetta

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking to explore the transactional nature of relationships when status is on the line… </strong><span>consider this tender-hearted hilarious romp complete with gossip, political intrigue, and romantic complications. Social prestige and customs maintain the delicate ecosystem that is the royal court, but when Moncade, the King’s sensitive and widely beloved favorite, is cast out, chaos ensues. As Moncade reckons with his status, the courtiers around him scheme to advance their own agendas using witty prose and undeniably shady tactics. With themes of inner beauty, integrity, and finding meaning within the ordinary, </span><em>Le Favori</em><span> calls into question our social ties and asks us what it means to truly value friendship.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Gagarin.</p><p>Scene by Dorothea Gloria and Samanthia Nixon.</p><p>Dramaturgy by Sierra Rosetta</p> a6efee4c-999a-4299-ae76-335632fec447 http://www.expandthecanon.com Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:05:44 +0000 2720 yes full Day of the Swallows by Estela Portillo-Trambley Day of the Swallows by Estela Portillo-Trambley 7 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a lush, poetic drama with a powerhouse queer heroine and an intersectional view of indigeneity… consider this moving piece from an eminent Chicana dramatist. Josefa is a pillar of her rural community - unflappable, benevolent, formidable, respected. Why then is there a fresh bloodstain on her floor? As the rest of the village women gather for a ritual to find husbands, Josefa is trapped in her house, frantically trying to prevent her secret from being revealed. This play is a harrowing, verdant exploration of the creation and keeping of a queer utopia, and what it costs to protect it. Capturing the poetry and cultural interrogation of Tennessee Williams with a distinctly feminist viewpoint, Day of the Swallows examines the secrets we’re forced to keep and the lengths we go to hide them.


Hosted by Gagarin and Skye Pagon.

Dramaturgy by James La Bella.

]]> <p>If you’re looking for a lush, poetic drama with a powerhouse queer heroine and an intersectional view of indigeneity… consider this moving piece from an eminent Chicana dramatist. Josefa is a pillar of her rural community - unflappable, benevolent, formidable, respected. Why then is there a fresh bloodstain on her floor? As the rest of the village women gather for a ritual to find husbands, Josefa is trapped in her house, frantically trying to prevent her secret from being revealed. This play is a harrowing, verdant exploration of the creation and keeping of a queer utopia, and what it costs to protect it. Capturing the poetry and cultural interrogation of Tennessee Williams with a distinctly feminist viewpoint, Day of the Swallows examines the secrets we’re forced to keep and the lengths we go to hide them.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Gagarin and Skye Pagon.</p><p>Dramaturgy by James La Bella.</p> ffc479d1-fb65-43f7-9768-3a68ab90afb7 http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:43:14 +0000 2633 yes full Mother of 1084 by Mahasweta Devi Mother of 1084 by Mahasweta Devi 6 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a whirling political drama centering a mother’s feminist awakening… consider this dreamlike exploration of familial ties and civic responsibility. Nearly two years after the killing of her son, Sujata continues to struggle with his involvement in the uprising that resulted in his death. She embarks on a journey to understand her son and in doing so comes to recognize her own oppression as a mother, wife, and woman. Reminiscent of Brecht’s The Mother, this powerful and deeply human play examines grief, love, and the cost of revolution.


Hosted by Gagarin and Kalina Ko

Monologue by Shubhra Prakash

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a whirling political drama centering a mother’s feminist awakening… </strong><span>consider this dreamlike exploration of familial ties and civic responsibility. Nearly two years after the killing of her son, Sujata continues to struggle with his involvement in the uprising that resulted in his death. She embarks on a journey to understand her son and in doing so comes to recognize her own oppression as a mother, wife, and woman. Reminiscent of Brecht’s </span><em>The Mother</em><span>, this powerful and deeply human play examines grief, love, and the cost of revolution.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosted by Gagarin and Kalina Ko</span></p><p><span>Monologue by Shubhra Prakash</span></p> 42019064-62d1-4d73-9605-c2a386d11c57 http://www.expandthecanon.com Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2294 yes full Adelinda by Hannah Brand Adelinda by Hannah Brand 5 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for an irreverent class comedy featuring a gritty female lead… consider this romp of mistaken identities by the 18th century master of dialogue, Hannah Brand. The willful and mischievous Adelinda is set to marry the wealthy Count D’Olstain – much to her weary parents’ relief. The only problem – Adelinda is already secretly married to a lowly servant! Schemes and mistaken identities abound, lost children are returned, and some snooty parents get a rightful scolding in this comical and quippy caper about the lengths we go to for a happily ever after. 


Hosted by Emily Lyon and Kalina Ko.

Edited by Steven Baek

Scene Performed by Madeline Egan Addis and Desireé Baxter


]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for an irreverent class comedy featuring a gritty female lead… </strong><span>consider this romp of mistaken identities by the 18th century master of dialogue, Hannah Brand. The willful and mischievous Adelinda is set to marry the wealthy Count D’Olstain – much to her weary parents’ relief. The only problem – Adelinda is already secretly married to a lowly servant! Schemes and mistaken identities abound, lost children are returned, and some snooty parents get a rightful scolding in this comical and quippy caper about the lengths we go to for a happily ever after. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Emily Lyon and Kalina Ko.</p><p>Edited by Steven Baek</p><p>Scene Performed by Madeline Egan Addis and Desireé Baxter</p><p><br></p> ccaa1406-aaeb-498e-a85c-b3d174c1fb15 http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 06 May 2024 12:15:00 +0000 2837 no full The Verge by Susan Glaspell The Verge by Susan Glaspell 4 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a tragi-comedy where the lyric insight of Virginia Woolf meets the electric cruelty of Hedda Gabler… consider this post-war portrait of a woman created and creating through destruction. Claire Archer attempts to transcend the constraints of modern life through the breeding of new plants, despite a literal Tom, Dick, and Harry trying to stop her. As the blossoming of her latest creation approaches, her sanity is called into question and tensions around her unique way of life explode. A piece that is by turns devastating philosophical portraiture, droll farce, and scathing feminist cry, The Verge comes together in a pressure cooker analysis of prescribed womanhood.

Hosted by Emily Lyon and Kalina Ko.

Edited by Daniel Opkara

Monologue performed by Gwen Kelso

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a tragi-comedy where the lyric insight of Virginia Woolf meets the electric cruelty of Hedda Gabler… </strong>consider this post-war portrait of a woman created and creating through destruction. Claire Archer attempts to transcend the constraints of modern life through the breeding of new plants, despite a literal Tom, Dick, and Harry trying to stop her. As the blossoming of her latest creation approaches, her sanity is called into question and tensions around her unique way of life explode. A piece that is by turns devastating philosophical portraiture, droll farce, and scathing feminist cry, <em>The Verge</em> comes together in a pressure cooker analysis of prescribed womanhood. </p><p>Hosted by Emily Lyon and Kalina Ko.</p><p>Edited by Daniel Opkara</p><p>Monologue performed by Gwen Kelso</p> 3d13749e-29cc-47a2-9165-d62ffcaf5c3f http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:15:00 +0000 2681 no full Sons of Erin by Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu Sons of Erin by Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu 3 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a plot-twist-filled farce with bold schemes to fight prejudice… consider this comedy from the elusive Irish playwright, Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu. When the eldest daughter of an upper-class English family marries an Irishman, she is cast out and the whole family is thrown into disarray. But what if that Irishman comes back to prove himself to the family… disguised as a distinguished secretary? What secrets does he uncover? Can the family ever look past their own bias and reconcile? Full of comedic mix ups and shocking plot twists, Sons of Erin shines a light on the nonsensical nature of prejudice.

Hosted by Emily Lyon and Shannon Corenthin. Scene performed by Madeline Egan Addis and Sam Ogilvie. Edited by Erica Ricketts.

For more info on the Le Fanu family, visit: https://www.lefanus-online.org/history.html

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a plot-twist-filled farce with bold schemes to fight prejudice…</strong> consider this comedy from the elusive Irish playwright, Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu. When the eldest daughter of an upper-class English family marries an Irishman, she is cast out and the whole family is thrown into disarray. But what if that Irishman comes back to prove himself to the family… disguised as a distinguished secretary? What secrets does he uncover? Can the family ever look past their own bias and reconcile? Full of comedic mix ups and shocking plot twists, <em>Sons of Erin</em> shines a light on the nonsensical nature of prejudice.</p><p>Hosted by Emily Lyon and Shannon Corenthin. Scene performed by Madeline Egan Addis and Sam Ogilvie. Edited by Erica Ricketts.</p><p>For more info on the Le Fanu family, visit: https://www.lefanus-online.org/history.html</p> e801a271-bd60-47d2-9388-1451b10431f6 http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000 2142 no full New System of Freedom by Charlotte von Stein New System of Freedom by Charlotte von Stein 2 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a madcap Comedy of Errors with chaotic Gen-Z wit…consider this arch, rollicking take on love and freedom from German dramatist Charlotte Von Stein. Once upon a time, Menonda was happily in a relationship – until her brother, bent on destroying all romantic love, got between her and her beloved. Now, due to a mistaken kidnapping and several misplaced identities, she finds herself held captive under the same roof as both her jilted lover and her bumbling brother. Will the lovers reunite? Will the kidnapping be avenged? Does anyone know what’s going on? A confetti of comedy’s favorite pleasures served up with a healthy dose of camp, this is the perfect piece for any theater looking to engage a younger crowd in the classics.

Hosted by Gagarin and Shannon Corenthin.

Scene performed by Nazlah Black and Danielle Cohn.

Edited by Steven Baek. Dramaturgy by James La Bella.



]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a madcap Comedy of Errors with chaotic Gen-Z wit…</strong><span>consider this arch, rollicking take on love and freedom from German dramatist Charlotte Von Stein. Once upon a time, Menonda was happily in a relationship – until her brother, bent on destroying all romantic love, got between her and her beloved. Now, due to a mistaken kidnapping and several misplaced identities, she finds herself held captive under the same roof as both her jilted lover and her bumbling brother. Will the lovers reunite? Will the kidnapping be avenged? Does anyone know what’s going on? A confetti of comedy’s favorite pleasures served up with a healthy dose of camp, this is the perfect piece for any theater looking to engage a younger crowd in the classics.</span></p><p><span>Hosted by Gagarin and Shannon Corenthin.</span></p><p><span>Scene performed by Nazlah Black and Danielle Cohn. </span></p><p><span>Edited by Steven Baek. Dramaturgy by James La Bella. </span></p><p><span><span></span></span></p> fc725805-631a-4285-94ff-ac2747b09639 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:15:00 +0000 2257 yes bonus This is a Classic! LIVE! - NYC Partner Panel This is a Classic! LIVE! - NYC Partner Panel 4 Expand the Canon This season, we have 8 partner companies diving into our 2023 list with us and producing readings. We were honored to have 4 of our New York partners represented –– Jessie Austrian from Fiasco Theater, Nicola Murphy Dubey from Irish Repertory Theatre, Lou Moreno from INTAR Theater, and Devin Brain from The Acting Company. Director of Outreach and Development Triza Cox lead the panel, digging into the state of classic theatre and why this work is important. Recorded live at Caveat NYC on January 22, 2024, this is Part 2 of 2.

]]> <p>This season, we have 8 partner companies diving into our 2023 list with us and producing readings. We were honored to have 4 of our New York partners represented –– Jessie Austrian from Fiasco Theater, Nicola Murphy Dubey from Irish Repertory Theatre, Lou Moreno from INTAR Theater, and Devin Brain from The Acting Company. Director of Outreach and Development Triza Cox lead the panel, digging into the state of classic theatre and why this work is important. Recorded live at Caveat NYC on January 22, 2024, this is Part 2 of 2.</p> ae6837b6-3cd4-40cc-abe8-fac442cc5ef0 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2285 yes full Heaven Challenges by Li Man-kuei Heaven Challenges by Li Man-kuei 1 4 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a dramedy about reframing your life and learning to fall in love (with yourself) again… consider this powerful Chinese play about love, loss, and artistic identity. Taking place in West China during the Sino-Japanese War, Heaven Challenges centers around Shih Kun-Yi, a housewife who has given up her love of painting to serve her husband. When he divorces her in an attempt to climb the social ladder, Shih Kun-Yi must discover how to fall in love all over again: with herself, her art, and her friends who are just as lost as she is. If the confrontation of gender roles in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House speaks to you, dive into this striking tale.

Hosted by Kalina Ko and Shannon Corenthin

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a dramedy about reframing your life and learning to fall in love (with yourself) again… </strong>consider this powerful Chinese play about love, loss, and artistic identity. Taking place in West China during the Sino-Japanese War, <em>Heaven Challenges</em> centers around Shih Kun-Yi, a housewife who has given up her love of painting to serve her husband. When he divorces her in an attempt to climb the social ladder, Shih Kun-Yi must discover how to fall in love all over again: with herself, her art, and her friends who are just as lost as she is. If the confrontation of gender roles in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House speaks to you, dive into this striking tale.</p><p>Hosted by Kalina Ko and Shannon Corenthin</p> 0624984d-4768-4831-8bb0-e34f680a2c15 http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000 2425 no bonus This is a Classic! LIVE! - Curators' Top Picks This is a Classic! LIVE! - Curators' Top Picks 4 Expand the Canon Now that we've released our 4th list and have 36 featured plays by historic women playwrights, our curators get together to dish about our favorite plays. Recorded live at Caveat NYC on January 22, 2024, this is Part 1 of 2.

]]> <p>Now that we&#39;ve released our 4th list and have 36 featured plays by historic women playwrights, our curators get together to dish about our favorite plays. Recorded live at Caveat NYC on January 22, 2024, this is Part 1 of 2.</p> fcee7671-7701-4bd6-958f-d962e5f8ca9e http://www.expandthecanon.com Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2503 no full The Stone Host by Lesya Ukrainka The Stone Host by Lesya Ukrainka 9 3 Expand the Canon If you always wished you could see Lady Macbeth take on Don Juan… consider this reimagining of the Don Juan myth from a celebrated Ukrainian author. Donna Anna is looking to transcend her position in society, and an ineffectual Don Juan might just be her ticket out – inciting an impassioned game of cat and mouse. Told in the Spanish Golden Age tradition, this play’s masquerade balls, moody cemeteries, and sword fights will keep an audience in joyful suspense until its surprising conclusion. With complexity, romance, and modern-sounding verse, Ukrainka examines the power struggles that still hold sway in our relationships today.


Hosted by Gagarin and Skye Pagon

]]> <p><strong>If you always wished you could see Lady Macbeth take on Don Juan…</strong><span> consider this reimagining of the Don Juan myth from a celebrated Ukrainian author. Donna Anna is looking to transcend her position in society, and an ineffectual Don Juan might just be her ticket out – inciting an impassioned game of cat and mouse. Told in the Spanish Golden Age tradition, this play’s masquerade balls, moody cemeteries, and sword fights will keep an audience in joyful suspense until its surprising conclusion. With complexity, romance, and modern-sounding verse, Ukrainka examines the power struggles that still hold sway in our relationships today.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosted by Gagarin and Skye Pagon</span></p> cb076d93-9976-4f02-b160-d536e4db94d6 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000 2548 yes full The Singing Valley by Josefina Niggli The Singing Valley by Josefina Niggli 8 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for an atmospheric romance where the truest love story is one with home and community… consider this heartfelt struggle between new and old. After 30 years in the Big City, Antonio Lozano returns with his adult children to his village in Mexico, focused on innovating farming practices in his rural home. The cosmopolitan meets the pastoral, conflict abounds, and the entire valley must decide whether to adapt to a modernized future or to stick with traditions steeped in history. Addressing globalization, romanticized change, and our relationship to the environment, this sensitive story asks us what it truly means to return home.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for an atmospheric romance where the truest love story is one with home and community…</strong><span> consider this heartfelt struggle between new and old. After 30 years in the Big City, Antonio Lozano returns with his adult children to his village in Mexico, focused on innovating farming practices in his rural home. The cosmopolitan meets the pastoral, conflict abounds, and the entire valley must decide whether to adapt to a modernized future or to stick with traditions steeped in history. Addressing globalization, romanticized change, and our relationship to the environment, this sensitive story asks us what it truly means to return home. </span></p> dd31614c-1386-4353-95db-143e497dd3aa http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000 2106 no bonus Panel Replay: Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels of Folger Theatre Panel Replay: Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels of Folger Theatre 3 Expand the Canon Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels of Folger Theatre joined us for a panel last year after we released our 2022 list. Enjoy this replay of her conversation with Artistic Director Emily Lyon on what makes a classic, what their value is today, and how to use them going forward.

]]> <p>Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels of Folger Theatre joined us for a panel last year after we released our 2022 list. Enjoy this replay of her conversation with Artistic Director Emily Lyon on what makes a classic, what their value is today, and how to use them going forward.</p> 5347289a-5bfd-4935-a24c-076247aed2ef http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000 2550 no full Laodamia by Catherine Bernard Laodamia by Catherine Bernard 7 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking to blend the political intrigue of Shakespeare’s histories with the visceral drama of a Greek tragedy… consider Catherine Bernard’s tight verse play featuring a moral yet conflicted Queen trapped in a tragic love quadrangle. Caught between her heart and her sense of place, Laodamia, the Queen of Epirus, has always lived a life of self sacrifice– until she falls in love with her sister’s betrothed. Set against the backdrop of an impending revolution, this tragic love story is as much about deep sisterly bonds as it is about political intrigue. As her feelings conflict with the world’s expectations and the whole court is thrown into chaos, Laodamia must decide whether to follow her heart or her sense of duty. Tense, vibrant, and a true vehicle for a powerhouse female actor, this play will keep you in suspense until the last climactic second.

Hosted by Emily Lyon and Shannon Corenthin.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking to blend the political intrigue of Shakespeare’s histories with the visceral drama of a Greek tragedy…</strong><span> consider Catherine Bernard’s tight verse play featuring a moral yet conflicted Queen trapped in a tragic love quadrangle</span><em>. </em><span>Caught between her heart and her sense of place, Laodamia, the Queen of Epirus, has always lived a life of self sacrifice– until she falls in love with her sister’s betrothed. Set against the backdrop of an impending revolution, this tragic love story is as much about deep sisterly bonds as it is about political intrigue. As her feelings conflict with the world’s expectations and the whole court is thrown into chaos, Laodamia must decide whether to follow her heart or her sense of duty. Tense, vibrant, and a true vehicle for a powerhouse female actor, this play will keep you in suspense until the last climactic second.</span></p><p>Hosted by Emily Lyon and Shannon Corenthin.</p> 04e96cbc-c613-44ca-b1cd-34624f4e66c7 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2519 no full Dust to Earth by Shirley Graham Du Bois Dust to Earth by Shirley Graham Du Bois 6 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a live-wire take on fossil fuel and the American labor system… consider this incendiary drama exploring the intersection of racism, capitalism and environmentalism. Set against the backdrop of a rural coal mine, a young Black man struggles to confront his heritage when his white father arrives to survey the mine his white daughter is set to inherit. A tack-sharp look at systemic violence and ultimately a plea towards empathy, it is a perfect drama for the Miller or O’Neil slot in your season.

Hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin

Thanks to Greg Phelps for editing this episode!

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a live-wire take on fossil fuel and the American labor system…</strong><span> consider this incendiary drama exploring the intersection of racism, capitalism and environmentalism. Set against the backdrop of a rural coal mine, a young Black man struggles to confront his heritage when his white father arrives to survey the mine his white daughter is set to inherit. A tack-sharp look at systemic violence and ultimately a plea towards empathy, it is a perfect drama for the Miller or O’Neil slot in your season. </span></p><p>Hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin</p><p>Thanks to Greg Phelps for editing this episode!</p> 60fbf703-de2f-4dc0-9917-d7b50c3d238b http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2188 no bonus Artistic Director Olena Hodges on Partnering with Island Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Olena Hodges on Partnering with Island Shakespeare Festival 3 Expand the Canon Island Shakespeare Festival, off the coast of Seattle, has committed to produce THREE YEARS of Expand the Canon plays! ISF Artistic Director Olena Hodges chats with Hedgepig's Artistic Director Emily Lyon –– who is directing the first ISF partnership play, A Bold Stroke for a Husband –– about the 'bold' move to partner with us and produce these titles.

]]> <p>Island Shakespeare Festival, off the coast of Seattle, has committed to produce THREE YEARS of Expand the Canon plays! ISF Artistic Director Olena Hodges chats with Hedgepig&#39;s Artistic Director Emily Lyon –– who is directing the first ISF partnership play, A Bold Stroke for a Husband –– about the &#39;bold&#39; move to partner with us and produce these titles. </p> b191e2f3-5af8-4634-b67e-6a8f08677ce7 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1213 no full The Mésalliance by Luise Gottsched The Mésalliance by Luise Gottsched 5 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a farcical skewering of the aristocracy that evokes an Arrested Development for the 18th century… consider this contemporary roast of old-money values. The notable Von Ahnensoltz family deigns to allow a bourgeois gentleman to marry their noble daughter… and pay off all their debts, of course. However, their daughter isn’t sold, instead creating delicious chaos with her formerly affianced… and delicately, sort of, sticking it to the man. Dusty heraldry, fashionable hypochondria, and, of course, debt abound in this frothy class commentary that would elevate the Tartuffe or Imaginary Invalid slot of any season.


Hosted by Emily Lyon and Skye Pagon.


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a farcical skewering of the aristocracy that evokes an Arrested Development for the 18th century…</strong> consider this contemporary roast of old-money values. The notable Von Ahnensoltz family deigns to allow a bourgeois gentleman to marry their noble daughter… and pay off all their debts, of course. However, their daughter isn’t sold, instead creating delicious chaos with her formerly affianced… and delicately, sort of, sticking it to the man. Dusty heraldry, fashionable hypochondria, and, of course, debt abound in this frothy class commentary that would elevate the <em>Tartuffe </em>or<em> Imaginary Invalid</em> slot of any season.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Emily Lyon and Skye Pagon.</p><p><br></p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p><p><br></p> f660fae3-0fdb-4ff3-bc4c-49cf418a686f http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1966 no full Las Pascualas by Isidora Aguirre Las Pascualas by Isidora Aguirre 4 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for an ethereal folk story about the perils of love and loneliness… consider this elusively modern take on a traditional Chilean folktale. Legend has it that long ago, three lonely women lived in harmony alongside a lake – until their lives were altered forever by a mysterious stranger with whom they each fell in love. Driven to extremes by forbidden love and the gendered constraints of their world, the women struggle with their new worldviews and each other, leading this tightly wound story to its haunting climax. Aguirre’s elegiac masterpiece is grounded by its portrait of the realities of female loneliness in a patriarchal society, making it as raw and intimate as it is otherworldly.


Hosted by Skye Pagon and Mary Candler!


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for an ethereal folk story about the perils<em> </em>of love and loneliness…</strong> consider this elusively modern take on a traditional Chilean folktale. Legend has it that long ago, three lonely women lived in harmony alongside a lake – until their lives were altered forever by a mysterious stranger with whom they each fell in love. Driven to extremes by forbidden love and the gendered constraints of their world, the women struggle with their new worldviews and each other, leading this tightly wound story to its haunting climax. Aguirre’s elegiac masterpiece is grounded by its portrait of the realities of female loneliness in a patriarchal society, making it as raw and intimate as it is otherworldly.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Mary Candler!</p><p><br></p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p> 9079050b-b953-4558-b987-1cb4d4ef69d8 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2434 no bonus Director Kathleen Capdesuner on Sor Juana's Los Empeños de Una Casa (House of Desires) Director Kathleen Capdesuner on Sor Juana's Los Empeños de Una Casa (House of Desires) 1 Expand the Canon Repertorio Español has a festival of Golden Age Classics –– and this summer, they're all by women! Emily and Gagarin chat with director Kathleen Capdesuner, who's directing our 2020 List play, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's Los Empeños de Una Casa. Like most shows at Repertorio, it will be performed in Spanish –– but Kathleen shares her vision for how this show (of course!) is for everyone!

The production runs July 14, 15, 16, 22, & 23 in New York City. Tickets at https://repertorio.nyc/

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]]> <p>Repertorio Español has a festival of Golden Age Classics –– and this summer, they&#39;re all by women! Emily and Gagarin chat with director Kathleen Capdesuner, who&#39;s directing our 2020 List play, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz&#39;s Los Empeños de Una Casa. Like most shows at Repertorio, it will be performed in Spanish –– but Kathleen shares her vision for how this show (of course!) is for everyone! </p><p>The production runs July 14, 15, 16, 22, &amp; 23 in New York City. Tickets at https://repertorio.nyc/</p><p>expandthecanon.com</p> a85501ce-fe5e-4366-84ab-9a98640b76c6 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1566 no full The Uncle by Princess Amalie of Saxony The Uncle by Princess Amalie of Saxony 4 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for the German Jane Austen’s riff on a marriage plot where the impressionable ingenue turns out to be a shrewd strategist… consider this fresh, delicate romantic comedy. Löwenberg needs his Uncle’s approval for his intended marriage to Anna, but he knows he’ll never get it from such an avowed bachelor... unless he can trick his Uncle into falling in love with his beloved himself! But the plan works a little too well. After ridiculous miscommunications, deceptions, and delightful physical interludes, Anna emerges as a self-possessed agent of her own fate and Princess Amalie ensures that her leading lady has the last laugh.

Hosted by Shannon Corenthin and Skye Pagon.


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for the German Jane Austen’s riff on a marriage plot where the impressionable ingenue turns out to be a shrewd strategist…</strong> consider this fresh, delicate romantic comedy. Löwenberg needs his Uncle’s approval for his intended marriage to Anna, but he knows he’ll never get it from such an avowed bachelor... unless he can trick his Uncle into falling in love with his beloved himself! But the plan works a little too well. After ridiculous miscommunications, deceptions, and delightful physical interludes, Anna emerges as a self-possessed agent of her own fate and Princess Amalie ensures that her leading lady has the last laugh. </p><p>Hosted by Shannon Corenthin and Skye Pagon.</p><p><br></p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p> 5a979c18-21c6-4e83-8574-779fd0a93761 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2005 no full And The Soul Shall Dance by Wakako Yamauchi And The Soul Shall Dance by Wakako Yamauchi 3 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a wistful story about immigration, identity, and the American dream… then dive into the powerful yet sparse world of Wakako Yamauchi’s And the Soul Shall Dance. Set in Great Depression Era California, this play follows two Japanese immigrant families and their young daughters as they struggle to make ends meet, integrate into US society, and survive the whims of nature and each other. United by circumstance, the women find solace in each other, building bonds despite their differing impressions and traumas, and savoring the art that makes their souls dance. Intimately specific yet universally felt, this historical family drama illuminates the realities of immigration, labor struggles, and gender inequities that still resonate today.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a wistful story about immigration, identity, and the American dream…</strong> then dive into the powerful yet sparse world of Wakako Yamauchi’s <em>And the Soul Shall Dance</em>. Set in Great Depression Era California, this play follows two Japanese immigrant families and their young daughters as they struggle to make ends meet, integrate into US society, and survive the whims of nature and each other. United by circumstance, the women find solace in each other, building bonds despite their differing impressions and traumas, and savoring the art that makes their souls dance. Intimately specific yet universally felt, this historical family drama illuminates the realities of immigration, labor struggles, and gender inequities that still resonate today.</p> 06e1b3ab-b65c-42d2-9c67-3a0afd29eb85 https://redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/episodes/b4a8600d-667a-48a6-8618-d66d1e8403ca Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2844 no bonus Roundabout Theatre's Refocus Project with Anna Morton Roundabout Theatre's Refocus Project with Anna Morton 3 Expand the Canon We initially connected with Roundabout Theatre's Refocus Project in 2021, when they used the first Expand the Canon list to create their first Refocus list! Now we have even more crossover, including both working with curator Kalina Ko.

Emily and Kalina chat with Roundabout's Literary Director Anna Morton about the origin of Refocus, how they've grown, and the necessity of programs that grow our understanding of theatre history and legacy.

]]> <p>We initially connected with Roundabout Theatre&#39;s Refocus Project in 2021, when they used the first Expand the Canon list to create their first Refocus list! Now we have even more crossover, including both working with curator Kalina Ko.</p><p>Emily and Kalina chat with Roundabout&#39;s Literary Director Anna Morton about the origin of Refocus, how they&#39;ve grown, and the necessity of programs that grow our understanding of theatre history and legacy. </p> 73e1f90c-1777-4bb9-8f8f-b95ab9847eb8 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:58:45 +0000 2168 no full The Lucky Chance by Aphra Behn The Lucky Chance by Aphra Behn 1 3 Expand the Canon If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos… consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos…</strong> consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?</p><p><br></p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Mary Candler and Gagarin!</p> e6d42673-2a28-45ba-a0b5-e45abba3ef14 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2378 yes trailer Season 3 Teaser Season 3 Teaser 3 Expand the Canon This Is A Classic returns! And we have new voices! Listen in to get to know our new curators.

This season we're covering all the plays in the 2022 Expand the Canon List, as well as serving up exciting interviews with other incredible artistic leaders whose work is adding to our knowledge of the classics.

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]]> <p>This Is A Classic returns! And we have new voices! Listen in to get to know our new curators. </p><p>This season we&#39;re covering all the plays in the 2022 Expand the Canon List, as well as serving up exciting interviews with other incredible artistic leaders whose work is adding to our knowledge of the classics. </p><p>Episodes will air weekly on Wednesdays! </p><p><br></p><p>Expandthecanon.com </p> 0850f927-bc5e-4fc7-8d18-1fab62fcea52 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:08:12 +0000 432 no full Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry 2 Expand the Canon If you’re looking to tackle race, imperialism, and the prejudice of the Western world towards African countries… consider this mesmerizing masterpiece. Set in a rural Christian mission in an unnamed African country, this play explores the complexities of navigating personal relationships across racial divides when every decision you make is inherently political. Intricate, atmospheric, and shimmering with emotional truth, this play is as relevant to our modern world now as it was fifty years ago.


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking to tackle race, imperialism, and the prejudice of the Western world towards African countries… </strong>consider this mesmerizing masterpiece. Set in a rural Christian mission in an unnamed African country, this play explores the complexities of navigating personal relationships across racial divides when every decision you make is inherently political. Intricate, atmospheric, and shimmering with emotional truth, this play is as relevant to our modern world now as it was fifty years ago.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.combit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="https://withfriends.co/hedgepig_ensemble_theatre/join" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon.</p> 26f732ef-f76d-4c7c-96f6-975441f0f758 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:15:00 +0000 2465 no full The Frolicks by Elizabeth Polwhele The Frolicks by Elizabeth Polwhele 2 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a Restoration play with even more hijincks than Merry Wives of Windsor… consider this energetic, bawdy comedy that centers around the tricksy courtship of the clever Clarabell and the rakish Rightwit. Through a series of deceptions, plots, pranks, and manipulations, they find a way to be together – and manage to marry off everyone else in the cast as well. Complete with doltish country suitors, deceitful women, trusting husbands, untrusting fathers, and trendy dances, this play covers all the best staples of the Restoration. The plot itself is simple, and yet the events that lead us along the way are delightfully frothy, foolish, and fun.

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]]> <p><strong><em>If you’re looking for a Restoration play with even more hijincks than Merry Wives of Windsor… </em></strong>consider this energetic, bawdy comedy that centers around the tricksy courtship of the clever Clarabell and the rakish Rightwit. Through a series of deceptions, plots, pranks, and manipulations, they find a way to be together – and manage to marry off everyone else in the cast as well. Complete with doltish country suitors, deceitful women, trusting husbands, untrusting fathers, and trendy dances, this play covers all the best staples of the Restoration. The plot itself is simple, and yet the events that lead us along the way are delightfully frothy, foolish, and fun.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler, Emily Lyon... and two special guests, ensemble members Sara Hymes and Greg Phelps! The scene is performed by Skye Pagon &amp; Jory Murphy. </p> 9dd5e498-81d5-4292-8dcf-e6ee81bbdcfe http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:15:00 +0000 2012 no full The Fatal Falsehood by Hannah More The Fatal Falsehood by Hannah More 2 Expand the Canon If you want a high-octane alternative to Two Gentlemen of Verona… consider this tight rollercoaster of a poetic play instead. Here, two of the closest friends fall deeply in love with the same woman. Spurred on by an Iago-like character, the plot careens toward a tragic end – yet each character reflects on the ramifications of their actions, which makes it all the more impactful. Fall in love—and out—with this epic tale of romance and duty. Undeniably, the poetry of this play is one of its biggest strengths, so be careful of confusing it with the Bard! Bonus: with some minor cuts to avoid a puzzling suicide, this tragedy could easily be presented as a dark comedy!

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]]> <p><strong>If you want a high-octane alternative to <em>Two Gentlemen of Verona</em></strong>… consider this tight rollercoaster of a poetic play instead. Here, two of the closest friends fall deeply in love with the same woman. Spurred on by an Iago-like character, the plot careens toward a tragic end – yet each character reflects on the ramifications of their actions, which makes it all the more impactful. Fall in love—and out—with this epic tale of romance and duty. Undeniably, the poetry of this play is one of its biggest strengths, so be careful of confusing it with the Bard! <em>Bonus: </em>with some minor cuts to avoid a puzzling suicide, this tragedy could easily be presented as a dark comedy!</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>Episode hosted by Skye Pagon and Emily Lyon. Scene performed by Javan Nelson and Madeline Addis.</p><p><br></p> 229bf7ca-9066-43bb-aa17-eacb193c6dba http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:33:01 +0000 2486 no bonus Director Victoria Collado on A Happy Country Director Victoria Collado on A Happy Country 2 Expand the Canon Victoria Collado is a Cuban-American director who lead our reading of A Happy Country in 2021's Expand the Canon festival! We loved her insights and approach to the play, discussing its translation, and her reasons that this Maruxa Vilalta play is a classic. She chats with Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin.

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]]> <p>Victoria Collado is a Cuban-American director who lead our reading of A Happy Country in 2021&#39;s Expand the Canon festival! We loved her insights and approach to the play, discussing its translation, and her reasons that this Maruxa Vilalta play is a classic. She chats with Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin. </p><p><a href="ExpandtheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandtheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><a href="https://www.victoriacollado.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.victoriacollado.com/</a></p> 7e98ce48-405b-4c49-8337-b92473b592db http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:25:00 +0000 1525 no full A Happy Country (Un País Feliz) by Maruxa Vilalta A Happy Country (Un País Feliz) by Maruxa Vilalta 2 Expand the Canon If you’re seeking a play about revolution where the family drama is the political drama… consider this powerful portrait of love, protest, class, and voyeurism. This play follows the recently impoverished Jiménez family in an unnamed Spanish-speaking country as complex conversations are brought to the foreground by the arrival of a tourist staying in their home. How do you balance your activism with your desire to just live? Do you fight for your family, or your country? And how do you be an ethical tourist in a culture that is not your own? This play leaves an audience asking all the right questions and drawing their own timely parallels.

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Episode hosted by Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin. Scene performed by Mariana Mondragón and Reza Salazar.


]]> <p><strong>If you’re seeking a play about revolution where the family drama is the political drama… </strong>consider this powerful portrait of love, protest, class, and voyeurism. This play follows the recently impoverished Jiménez family in an unnamed Spanish-speaking country as complex conversations are brought to the foreground by the arrival of a tourist staying in their home. How do you balance your activism with your desire to just live? Do you fight for your family, or your country? And how do you be an ethical tourist in a culture that is not your own? This play leaves an audience asking all the right questions and drawing their own timely parallels.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>Episode hosted by Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin. Scene performed by Mariana Mondragón and Reza Salazar.</p><p><br></p> a62918c9-9c72-4690-b5bf-5397683fa336 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:15:00 +0000 1979 no full The Beau Defeated by Mary Pix The Beau Defeated by Mary Pix 2 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a fun rom-com where your wingman is a flock of wingwomen… consider this witty Restoration comedy. A rollicking, hilarious, and touching tale of Mrs Rich, the wealthy widow of a banker, who wants to marry a Lord to improve her social status. She listens to all the wrong people for advice– eventually leading her straight into the arms of a notable rogue. Through sparkling discourse, interwoven with a moving subplot, Mrs. Rich’s friends and brother-in-law come to her rescue in the nick of time and prevent their friend (and a few other women) from throwing it all away for an undeserving man.

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This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Desiree Baxter and Rachel Schmeling.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a fun rom-com where your wingman is a flock of <em>wingwomen</em></strong>… consider this witty Restoration comedy.<strong> </strong>A rollicking, hilarious, and touching tale of Mrs Rich, the wealthy widow of a banker, who wants to marry a Lord to improve her social status. She listens to all the wrong people for advice– eventually leading her straight into the arms of a notable rogue. Through sparkling discourse, interwoven with a moving subplot, Mrs. Rich’s friends and brother-in-law come to her rescue in the nick of time and prevent their friend (and a few other women) from throwing it all away for an undeserving man.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Desiree Baxter and Rachel Schmeling.</p> 061e6d4f-4ba8-4c4c-8f11-a5dd73240ca9 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 25 May 2022 09:15:00 +0000 2056 no full Forging the Truth by Yang Jiang Forging the Truth by Yang Jiang Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a clever class comedy by a Noel Coward contemporary… consider this zany play that takes on tradition, marriage, and capitalism. The spoiled but sweet Wanru has a watchful father… who she is desperate to avoid when sneaking in her hot new boyfriend. In this story, family is often run like a business and financial prospects are important across the board – but not everyone is clearly showing their cards. Wanru’s Dad keeps trying to run her love life like a business, Yanhua gets the world’s worst proposal, and everyone’s trying to keep up the face of tradition... even if it’s just a show. Chinese comedic playwright Yang Jiang brings light, love, and clarity to this relatable family situation.

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This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Mary Candler, and the scene is performed by Dorothea Gloria and David Huynh.


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a clever class comedy by a Noel Coward contemporary… </strong>consider this zany play that takes on tradition, marriage, and capitalism. The spoiled but sweet Wanru has a watchful father… who she is desperate to avoid when sneaking in her hot new boyfriend. In this story, family is often run like a business and financial prospects are important across the board – but not everyone is clearly showing their cards. Wanru’s Dad keeps trying to run her love life like a business, Yanhua gets the world’s worst proposal, and everyone’s trying to keep up the face of tradition... even if it’s just a show. Chinese comedic playwright Yang Jiang brings light, love, and clarity to this relatable family situation.</p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Mary Candler, and the scene is performed by Dorothea Gloria and David Huynh.</p><p><br></p><p>Family Tree: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jq5XvtvQw1tott2PED5D-FGIK-WPMhLe/view?usp=sharing</p> 5cf6262d-e260-4baf-a1cf-e863cc661c0d https://redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/episodes/1a24ffd8-2d74-402a-9f51-bbaf3e1597ee Wed, 18 May 2022 09:08:00 +0000 2473 no bonus Translator Catherine Boyle on Ana Caro Translator Catherine Boyle on Ana Caro 2 Expand the Canon Catherine Boyle is a professor, as well as one of our favorite translators. You may know her from our 2020 list, having translated Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz's House of Desires. Luckily for us, she's been working on a title from our 2021 List – Ana Caro's Valor, Agravio, y Mujer!

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]]> <p>Catherine Boyle is a professor, as well as one of our favorite translators. You may know her from our 2020 list, having translated Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz&#39;s House of Desires. Luckily for us, she&#39;s been working on a title from our 2021 List – Ana Caro&#39;s Valor, Agravio, y Mujer!</p><p>For more information on Out of the Wings, visit: https://outofthewings.org/</p><p>Mary and Skye host this fun conversation about translations!</p><p>ExpandtheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p> 08f84a0c-f06d-4f1b-93e4-12ed6fc35c4f https://redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/episodes/a94f4afd-ac59-40e4-88c0-a38295661df6 Wed, 11 May 2022 09:30:00 +0000 1797 no full Valor, Agravio, y Mujer by Ana Caro Mallén de Soto Valor, Agravio, y Mujer by Ana Caro Mallén de Soto 2 Expand the Canon If you want a scorned heroine who is determined to live in a revenge tragedy but accidentally finds herself in a comedy… consider this Spanish Golden Age play. With cross dressing, love triangles, swordplay, and soaring verse, this is a celebration of women’s agency. Doña Leonora dresses like a man and crosses Europe to get revenge on her ungrateful ex who left her unmarriageable. Along the way, she manipulates others in her sphere (often through the clever use of funny voices) causing confusion and antics – and ends up with a triumph that she deems better than any murder.

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]]> <p><strong>If you want a scorned heroine who is determined to live in a revenge tragedy but accidentally finds herself in a comedy… </strong>consider this Spanish Golden Age play. With cross dressing, love triangles, swordplay, and soaring verse, this is a celebration of women’s agency. Doña Leonora dresses like a man and crosses Europe to get revenge on her ungrateful ex who left her unmarriageable. Along the way, she manipulates others in her sphere (often through the clever use of funny voices) causing confusion and antics – and ends up with a triumph that she deems better than any murder.</p><p>*Disclaimer: we had an audio mishap, so bear with us –– Skye&#39;s audio gets better 7 minutes in!</p><p><br></p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Skye Pagon and Mary Candler, and the monologue is performed by Ashley Kristeen Vega.</p><p><br></p> 705cf0f1-781e-4860-bcce-c6b58525200f http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 11 May 2022 09:15:00 +0000 2289 no full Françoise by George Sand Françoise by George Sand 2 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for something a bit lighter in your Ibsen or Shaw slot… consider this deft comedy where the girl finally learns to stand up for herself. An enjoyable romp through Bourges, France, this play speaks to anyone who has gotten stuck in a relationship with someone truly selfish. Henri, the idealized love of Francoise, is “a central role without precedent in French literature” – yet whom is easily recognized in contemporary life. Ahead of its time, George Sand delivers this delightful, snide jab at the aristocracy that seems a precursor to Oscar Wilde’s cutting humor. Join us in rooting for Françoise as she gains the self worth to say adieu. 


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for something a bit lighter in your Ibsen or Shaw slot</strong>… consider this deft comedy where the girl <em>finally</em> learns to stand up for herself. An enjoyable romp through Bourges, France, this play speaks to anyone who has gotten stuck in a relationship with someone truly selfish. Henri, the idealized love of Francoise, is “a central role without precedent in French literature” – yet whom is easily recognized in contemporary life. Ahead of its time, George Sand delivers this delightful, snide jab at the aristocracy that seems a precursor to Oscar Wilde’s cutting humor. Join us in rooting for Françoise as she gains the self worth to say <em>adieu</em>. </p><p><br></p><p>ExpandTheCanon.com</p><p>bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Shanon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Gagarin and Sara Hymes.</p><p><br></p> daf4b8a1-2831-4f95-a832-02cc94e65a8b http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 04 May 2022 08:59:00 +0000 2822 no bonus Director Awoye Timpo on Foriwa Director Awoye Timpo on Foriwa 2 Expand the Canon Director and Founder of CLASSIX Awoye Timpo sits down with Mary & Shannon (amidst directing Alice Childress' Wedding Band at TFANA!) to talk about her work –– and what makes Efua Sutherland's Foriwa a classic. CLASSIX was created by theatre director Awoye Timpo to explode the classical canon through an exploration of Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers. https://www.theclassix.org/ *Note: we will link to Reclamation, the podcast Awoye mentions, as soon as it's publicly released! Check back here soon!* ExpandTheCanon.com Director and Founder of CLASSIX Awoye Timpo sits down with Mary & Shannon (amidst directing Alice Childress' Wedding Band at TFANA!) to talk about her work –– and what makes Efua Sutherland's Foriwa a classic.

CLASSIX was created by theatre director Awoye Timpo to explode the classical canon through an exploration of Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers.

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]]> <p>Director and Founder of CLASSIX Awoye Timpo sits down with Mary &amp; Shannon (amidst directing Alice Childress&#39; <em>Wedding Band </em>at TFANA!) to talk about her work –– and what makes Efua Sutherland&#39;s <em>Foriwa</em> a classic.</p><p>CLASSIX was created by theatre director Awoye Timpo to explode the classical canon through an exploration of Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers.</p><p><a href="https://www.theclassix.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theclassix.org/</a></p><p>*Note: we will link to Reclamation, the podcast Awoye mentions, as soon as it&#39;s publicly released! Check back here soon!*</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/ep/ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p> 6a5f20dd-a479-4645-adcd-c2b361c7fd4d http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:30:00 +0000 1609 no full Foriwa by Efua Sutherland Foriwa by Efua Sutherland 1 2 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a story about a small community and love akin to Our Town... consider this play about how an overlooked outsider and two powerful women can shake a community out of a slump. Set in a small Ghanaian village, a love story emerges, challenging the town to reconcile tradition with modernity. Relatable across the globe, this sweet yet brave look into a slice of Ghanaian life shows what it takes to rebuild a community — hope, courage, and open hearts. ExpandTheCanon.com bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Terra Chaney and Shariba Rivers. If you’re looking for a story about a small community and love akin to Our Town... consider this play about how an overlooked outsider and two powerful women can shake a community out of a slump. Set in a small Ghanaian village, a love story emerges, challenging the town to reconcile tradition with modernity. Relatable across the globe, this sweet yet brave look into a slice of Ghanaian life shows what it takes to rebuild a community — hope, courage, and open hearts.

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]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a story about a small community and love akin to <em>Our Town</em>... </strong>consider this play about how an overlooked outsider and two powerful women can shake a community out of a slump. Set in a small Ghanaian village, a love story emerges, challenging the town to reconcile tradition with modernity. Relatable across the globe, this sweet yet brave look into a slice of Ghanaian life shows what it takes to rebuild a community — hope, courage, and open hearts.</p><p><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/ep/ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/ep/bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Terra Chaney and Shariba Rivers.</p> e006fe98-829c-4f28-a64b-16f3f09eb6cc http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2465 no trailer Season 2 Teaser Season 2 Teaser 2 Expand the Canon Lots to look forward to -- including SPECIAL GUESTS and a DISCOUNT CODE!

Alice Childress' Wedding Band (from our 2020 List!) is being produced at Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn this April & May. Use code PigPal65 for discount tickets.

We chat with director Awoye Timpo, who also leads Classix (https://www.theclassix.org/our-vision) about Alice Childress and why she's a classic!

]]> <p>Lots to look forward to -- including SPECIAL GUESTS and a DISCOUNT CODE! </p><p>Alice Childress&#39; <em>Wedding Band</em> (from our 2020 List!) is being produced at Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn this April &amp; May. Use code <strong>PigPal65 </strong>for discount tickets. </p><p>We chat with director Awoye Timpo, who also leads Classix (https://www.theclassix.org/our-vision) about Alice Childress and why she&#39;s a classic!</p> 073fb739-b7cb-4465-af1b-5039458e904a http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:23:00 +0000 375 no full Wedding Band by Alice Childress Wedding Band by Alice Childress 1 Expand the Canon If you want to take on the pandemic, privilege, and systemic racism with grace and heart… then you need to look to Alice Childress. A compassionate yet candid look at the complexities of prejudice, Wedding Band focuses on love and the forces that try to tear it down. The play follows Julia, a Black woman, through the complexities of an interracial relationship in 1918 Charleston, South Carolina. This generous community of Black women navigate an Influenza outbreak, war abroad, and war at home.


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]]> <p><strong>If you want to take on the pandemic, privilege, and systemic racism with grace and heart…</strong> then you need to look to Alice Childress. A compassionate yet candid look at the complexities of prejudice, <em>Wedding Band</em> focuses on love and the forces that try to tear it down. The play follows Julia, a Black woman, through the complexities of an interracial relationship in 1918 Charleston, South Carolina. This generous community of Black women navigate an Influenza outbreak, war abroad, and war at home.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Terra Chaney and Javan Nelson.</p><p><br></p> 01e6bedf-14fb-4dea-8658-9f5acf583928 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1935 no full Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston 1 Expand the Canon If you’re dreaming about a combination of the musical folklore of Hadestown and Oklahoma… Spunk is a theatrical event (with music). An expansion of her well-loved short story (but with a more joyous ending), this play centers on the relationship between a married woman and a lovable wandering musician named Spunk. It is a humorous, moving portrait of a small-town Black community in the 1930s. Filled with music, magic, and folklore, Spunk manages to be epically theatrical whilst remaining grounded and endearingly quotidian. It is a love letter to small towns, the Black communities in the South, and the wanderers and romantics in us all. ExpandTheCanon.com bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Skye Pagon, and the scene is performed by Shannon Corenthin and Sam Kiley. If you’re dreaming about a combination of the musical folklore of Hadestown and Oklahoma… Spunk is a theatrical event (with music). An expansion of her well-loved short story (but with a more joyous ending), this play centers on the relationship between a married woman and a loveable wandering musician named Spunk. It is a humorous, moving portrait of a small-town Black community in the 1930s. Filled with music, magic, and folklore, Spunk manages to be epically theatrical whilst remaining grounded and endearingly quotidien. It is a love letter to small towns, the Black communities in the South, and the wanderers and romantics in us all.


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]]> <p><strong>If you’re dreaming about a combination of the musical folklore of <em>Hadestown</em> and <em>Oklahoma</em>…</strong> <em>Spunk</em> is a theatrical event (with music). An expansion of her well-loved short story (but with a more joyous ending), this play centers on the relationship between a married woman and a loveable wandering musician named Spunk. It is a humorous, moving portrait of a small-town Black community in the 1930s. Filled with music, magic, and folklore, <em>Spunk</em> manages to be epically theatrical whilst remaining grounded and endearingly quotidien. It is a love letter to small towns, the Black communities in the South, and the wanderers and romantics in us all.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Skye Pagon, and the scene is performed by Shannon Corenthin and Sam Kiley.</p><p><br></p> b4c18bb5-c4af-4b91-ab88-489ad3943432 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1624 no full One Acts by Fumiko Enchi One Acts by Fumiko Enchi 1 Expand the Canon If you’re interested in the intersection of art and politics… consider these one-act plays! In Restless Night, two college students debate the virtues of creating art or abandoning it all to become a political activist -– both coming close to understanding each other, though not seeing eye to eye. A Hell of Her Own delves into similar questions: is rebellion more virtuous than being… well, virtuous? Women are at the center of these two beautiful, thoughtful slices of life – and both have the exact same breakdown of actors to make doubling easy.

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This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Skye Pagon, and the scene is performed by Dorothea Gloria and Elizabeth Roberts.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re interested in the intersection of art and politics…</strong> consider these one-act plays! In <em>Restless Night</em>, two college students debate the virtues of creating art or abandoning it all to become a political activist -– both coming close to understanding each other, though not seeing eye to eye. <em>A Hell of Her Own</em> delves into similar questions: is rebellion more virtuous than being… well, virtuous? Women are at the center of these two beautiful, thoughtful slices of life – and both have the exact same breakdown of actors to make doubling easy.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Skye Pagon, and the scene is performed by Dorothea Gloria and Elizabeth Roberts.</p> a42c1515-734f-414c-a6d1-b2d193d6de96 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1345 no full The Drag by Mae West The Drag by Mae West 1 Expand the Canon If you thought LGBTQ+ culture was invented in the 1960s, think again… Witty, tragic, and vibrant, The Drag is an exquisite portrait of the existing LGBTQ+ community of the 1920s. Mae West crafts an eloquent history lesson mixed with joyful celebration. The Drag shows the perils of “conversion therapy” and the criminalization of homosexuality, while simultaneously presenting in delightful clarity the same joys, losses, warmth, and transgressive counter-culture that our LGBTQ+ family feels to this day.

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This episode is hosted by Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Basil Rodericks and Royston Scott.

]]> <p><strong>If you thought LGBTQ+ culture was invented in the 1960s, think again…</strong> Witty, tragic, and vibrant, <em>The Drag</em> is an exquisite portrait of the existing LGBTQ+ community of the 1920s. Mae West crafts an eloquent history lesson mixed with joyful celebration.<em> The Drag </em>shows the perils of “conversion therapy” and the criminalization of homosexuality, while simultaneously presenting in delightful clarity the same joys, losses, warmth, and transgressive counter-culture that our LGBTQ+ family feels to this day.</p><p><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/ep/ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/ep/bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Skye Pagon and Shannon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Basil Rodericks and Royston Scott.</p> 0741f98e-88d5-4db4-bb0f-73ad1e6bf28e http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1487 no full Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimké Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimké 1 Expand the Canon If you’re looking to engage a white audience in Black Lives Matter conversations… consider this heartbreaking yet love-filled family portrait. This play was “the first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the [white] American people relative to the lamentable condition of the millions of Colored citizens in this free republic,” according to the program for the first production in NYC in 1916. Rachel, a young Black woman in love, wonders if she could endure having kids of her own given the racism she and the children in her neighborhood face everyday. Though certainly a tragedy, this play also shows Black love and Black joy in this historically important piece.

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This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shanon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Jamal James and Samanthia Nixon.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking to engage a white audience in Black Lives Matter conversations…</strong> consider this heartbreaking yet love-filled family portrait. This play was “the first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the [white] American people relative to the lamentable condition of the millions of Colored citizens in this free republic,” according to the program for the first production in NYC in 1916. Rachel, a young Black woman in love, wonders if she could endure having kids of her own given the racism she and the children in her neighborhood face everyday. Though certainly a tragedy, this play also shows Black love and Black joy in this historically important piece.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Mary Candler and Shanon Corenthin, and the scene is performed by Jamal James and Samanthia Nixon.</p> 064ba1cd-ab30-405b-96f0-28f3b78880ab http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:12:00 +0000 2037 no full Anima (Her Soul) by Amelia P. Rosselli Anima (Her Soul) by Amelia P. Rosselli 1 Expand the Canon If you put The Seagull, A Doll’s House, and Mrs. Warren’s Profession in a blender… you get this thoughtful dramedy about a woman’s true value. Our charming protagonist, Olga, is a successful painter, a wit, and, it turns out, a victim of sexual assault. Revelations of her past subvert her romantic future and ultimately lead her to end up with a kind man who values her soul rather than her body. Anima (or Her Soul) reminds us of the negative implications of patriarchal norms on both men and women. Step into this quirky, disarming, and award-winning play for an examination of who we’re really seeking.

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This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Shanon Corenthin, and Olga's monologue is performed by Madeline Addis.

]]> <p><strong>If you put <em>The Seagull</em>, <em>A Doll’s House</em>, and <em>Mrs. Warren’s Profession</em> in a blender… </strong>you get this thoughtful dramedy about a woman’s true value. Our charming protagonist, Olga, is a successful painter, a wit, and, it turns out, a victim of sexual assault. Revelations of her past subvert her romantic future and ultimately lead her to end up with a kind man who values her soul rather than her body. <em>Anima</em> (or <em>Her Soul</em>) reminds us of the negative implications of patriarchal norms on both men and women. Step into this quirky, disarming, and award-winning play for an examination of who we’re really seeking.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>This episode is hosted by Emily Lyon and Shanon Corenthin, and Olga&#39;s monologue is performed by Madeline Addis.</p> 66252d14-5dd9-43f9-9d11-bd5d6dc54352 https://redcircle.com/shows/d6589272-ad63-4f58-8eac-08dff3be1901/episodes/c744d3a0-69ba-41e0-a86e-9bb88a11e83d Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1620 no full Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley 1 Expand the Canon If you’re thinking of producing The Taming of the Shrew… consider this play, featuring five bold women with strength and agency instead. While Olivia takes on various unattractive qualities to un-suit her various suitors (despite her frustrated father’s attempts to marry her off), Laura and Victoria are wooing each other – yet competing with each other – both in an effort to best Don Carlos. Bold Stroke for a Husband has the levity and hijinks of a Shakespearean comedy with the feminist attitudes of a much more modern piece, combining the best of Shrew and Twelfth Night in one tight, funny, uplifting narrative.

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Episode hosted by Emily Lyon and Mary Candler. Scene performed by Sara Hymes and Greg Phelps.

]]> <p><strong>If you’re thinking of producing <em>The</em> <em>Taming of the Shrew</em>…</strong> consider this play, featuring five bold women with strength and agency instead. While Olivia takes on various unattractive qualities to un-suit her various suitors (despite her frustrated father’s attempts to marry her off), Laura and Victoria are wooing each other – yet competing with each other – both in an effort to best Don Carlos. <em>Bold Stroke for a Husband</em> has the levity and hijinks of a Shakespearean comedy with the feminist attitudes of a much more modern piece, combining the best of <em>Shrew</em> and <em>Twelfth Night</em> in one tight, funny, uplifting narrative.</p><p><a href="ExpandTheCanon.com" rel="nofollow">ExpandTheCanon.com</a></p><p><a href="bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/HedgepigMemberships</a></p><p>Episode hosted by Emily Lyon and Mary Candler. Scene performed by Sara Hymes and Greg Phelps.</p> 42014526-49d0-4f5c-9e52-a8ec5e046524 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:10:14 +0000 1800 no full Bold Stroke for a Wife by Susanna Centlivre Bold Stroke for a Wife by Susanna Centlivre 1 Expand the Canon If you’re looking for a restoration play that tackles the patriarchy (comedically, of course)… you’ve met your match. A star vehicle for a charismatic actor, this 1700's Moliere-esque comedy by Susanna Centlivre deftly ridicules hypocrisy, greed, hubris, and the absurdity of women’s position as property. Anne Lovely has not one but four bizarre male guardians who must give consent to her marriage, and Colonel Fainwell is determined to win each over through the clever use of disguises. With insightful satire, physical comedy, and modern humor, this tight plot keeps an audience in joyful suspense until the final moment. Skye and Mary walk through this comical plot (#invisibelt), the possible lore of Susanna Centlivre's career, and reasons why this comedy is a classic. Hedgepig Ensemble members Jory Murphy and Andrew Hutcheson perform a scene! If you’re looking for a restoration play that tackles the patriarchy (comedically, of course)… you’ve met your match. A star vehicle for a charismatic actor, this 1700's Moliere-esque comedy by Susanna Centlivre deftly ridicules hypocrisy, greed, hubris, and the absurdity of women’s position as property. Anne Lovely has not one but four bizarre male guardians who must give consent to her marriage, and Colonel Fainwell is determined to win each over through the clever use of disguises. With insightful satire, physical comedy, and modern humor, this tight plot keeps an audience in joyful suspense until the final moment.

Skye and Mary walk through this comical plot (#invisibelt), the possible lore of Susanna Centlivre's career, and reasons why this comedy is a classic. Hedgepig Ensemble members Jory Murphy and Andrew Hutcheson perform a scene!

]]> <p><strong>If you’re looking for a restoration play that tackles the patriarchy (comedically, of course)… </strong>you’ve met your match. A star vehicle for a charismatic actor, this 1700&#39;s Moliere-esque comedy by Susanna Centlivre deftly ridicules hypocrisy, greed, hubris, and the absurdity of women’s position as property. Anne Lovely has not one but four bizarre male guardians who must give consent to her marriage, and Colonel Fainwell is determined to win each over through the clever use of disguises. With insightful satire, physical comedy, and modern humor, this tight plot keeps an audience in joyful suspense until the final moment.</p><p>Skye and Mary walk through this comical plot (#invisibelt), the possible lore of Susanna Centlivre&#39;s career, and reasons why this comedy is a classic. Hedgepig Ensemble members Jory Murphy and Andrew Hutcheson perform a scene!</p> e11e1a1f-8573-453c-af5c-8eaa1c98dd80 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1392 no full House of Desires by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz House of Desires by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 1 Expand the Canon If you wish Twelfth Night’s love triangle was a love octagon… meet this passionate and thrilling comedy. House of Desires is a 1600's romantic farce about two siblings involved in a variety of romantic entanglements. Originally written in Spanish, it is a wonderfully witty comedy of errors full of clear-sighted female protagonists, clever servants, and the folly of ambitious men. Emily and Shannon unpack Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz's fascinating life and the plot of this hilarious play. And Hedgepig Ensemble member Basil Rodericks performs a monologue from Catherine Boyle's translation! If you wish Twelfth Night’s love triangle was a love octagon… meet this passionate and thrilling comedy. House of Desires is a 1600's romantic farce about two siblings involved in a variety of romantic entanglements. Originally written in Spanish, it is a wonderfully witty comedy of errors full of clear-sighted female protagonists, clever servants, and the folly of ambitious men.

Emily and Shannon unpack Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's fascinating life and the plot of this hilarious play. And Hedgepig Ensemble member Basil Rodericks performs a monologue from Catherine Boyle's translation!

]]> <p><strong>If you wish <em>Twelfth Night</em>’s love triangle was a love octagon…</strong> meet this passionate and thrilling comedy. <em>House of Desires</em> is a 1600&#39;s romantic farce about two siblings involved in a variety of romantic entanglements. Originally written in Spanish, it is a wonderfully witty comedy of errors full of clear-sighted female protagonists, clever servants, and the folly of ambitious men.</p><p>Emily and Shannon unpack Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz&#39;s fascinating life and the plot of this hilarious play. And Hedgepig Ensemble member Basil Rodericks performs a monologue from Catherine Boyle&#39;s translation!</p> 82efdd90-b08c-4453-b8be-0521aa6410ad http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:11:00 +0000 1733 no full Origin Story: Why Expand the Canon? Origin Story: Why Expand the Canon? 1 Expand the Canon Meet your hosts – Mary, Emily, Skye, and Shannon – as they take you through why Expand the Canon came to be, how they each ended up in this conversation, and what you can expect from future episodes! Meet your hosts – Mary, Emily, Skye, and Shannon – as they take you through why Expand the Canon came to be, how they each ended up in this conversation, and what you can expect from future episodes!

]]> <p>Meet your hosts – Mary, Emily, Skye, and Shannon – as they take you through why Expand the Canon came to be, how they each ended up in this conversation, and what you can expect from future episodes!</p> 7c89a74f-36e2-4410-b3fe-1fa47e8eebb0 http://www.expandthecanon.com Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:25:00 +0000 906 no