S2P2 - The Prologues: As You Like It

S2P2 - The Prologues: As You Like It

Author: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival May 15, 2026 Duration: 8:11

Get ready for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 Legends and Legacy Season with As You Mic It: The Prologues. In this mini-episode, we journey into Shakespeare’s As You Like It, a joyful comedy of reinvention, romance, and self-discovery. Co-directed by Jason King Jones and Kim Carson, this fresh take on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy follows a group of exiles into the Forest of Arden, where old rivalries soften, identities shift, and unexpected connections begin to bloom. Filled with wit, music, and some of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters, As You Like It invites audiences into a world where freedom, community, and love can flourish in unexpected ways.

As part of PSF’s free Play On! Community Tour, As You Like It will travel throughout the region this summer, bringing Shakespeare directly into parks, public spaces, and communities across the Lehigh Valley. The full performance schedule is available at pashakespeare.org/as-you-like-it.

Hosted by: Kim Carson


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Dive into the rich world of the stage with As You Mic It, a production of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. This isn't just a series of lectures; it's an invitation backstage, where the magic of performance and the depth of literary tradition meet. Each conversation feels like pulling up a chair in the green room, listening as artists and scholars unpack the themes, characters, and historical contexts that give these timeless works their enduring power. You'll hear from the authors, directors, and actors who bring the words to life, gaining insight into the creative decisions that shape each festival production. The discussions are both insightful and genuinely playful, celebrating the art of storytelling in all its complexity. No matter your background-whether you can quote soliloquies by heart or are simply drawn to a good story-this podcast offers a fresh and engaging perspective. The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has crafted a space where analysis feels like discovery, making the anthology of their work accessible and endlessly fascinating. Tune in to find your connection to these classic tales, explored with a contemporary ear and a deep love for the performing arts.
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