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Free – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Erik Stadnik)
Free – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Erik Stadnik)
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61 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2019
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Podcast episode
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Is freedom the necessary essence of democracy? Maybe or maybe not. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss how Pseudolus not only desires freedom but also desires to be looked at as a man. Pseudolus wants to be a real person. Perhaps Sondheim was trying to give characterization to caricatures. Erik's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjcAusteniteErik's Prague Blog: http://erikspragueblog.blogspot.comYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWGOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02QzxThe movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uhOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DEThe Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJOur sponsors this week are:1. Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses. Check out Not There Yet here: http://www.ntyessays.com - a podcast featuring an ongoing series of short essays covering a wide range of subjects from the perspective of the second decade of the 21st century. 2. ATB's Deposit Yourself Here - https://campaigns.atb.com/deposit-yourself-here-offer/ - Turn your deposits into dream experiences.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/
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Released:
Apr 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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