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The Soliloquy Project

The Soliloquy Project is a GVSF original podcast which will allow you to engage with both Shakespeare and the outdoors (our two favourite things!) while staying safe and socially distanced this winter. We've created audio-only performances of some of Shakespeare's best soliloquies, specially designed to be listened to 'on location' in a variety of spots around the Victoria area! Each performance will be accompanied by a more traditional podcast episode, featuring Artistic Director Karen Lee Pickett, and UVic Shakespeare scholar Dr. Erin Kelly, as they take you on an educational 'deep dive' into Shakespeare's text.

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The Soliloquy Project

Season 2, Episode 2: And There Begins my Sadness

November 29, 2021 • Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival

Artistic Director Karen Lee Pickett and Shakespeare scholar Dr. Erin Kelly chat about As You Like It's opening speech. Why open a play in the middle of a conversation? How does this set the tone for the rest of the play? Do you know the significance of the name Orlando?

You can listen to this educational deep dive either in preparation for your outdoor soliloquy adventure, or afterwards, as a thought provoking addendum to the performance in Season Two, Episode One!

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Sound design and theme song by Taylor Lewis

Thank you to the CRD for their continued and deeply valued support of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival.

CONTENT WARNING: Some use of offensive language.