144. The Cup | Shakespeare By Any Other Name (Dauntless City Theatre)

Welcome back to the 144th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 144th episode we bring you a duet review of Shakespeare By Any Other Name, written by Vijay Padaki, directed by Joey O’Dael, presented by Dauntless City Theatre, and starring Chi-Chi Onuah and Tallan Alexander. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they dive into the colonial legacy of Shakespeare’s immense fame, unpack the show’s audience interactivity, and take a stroll through this unconventional twist on Shakespeare in the park! Shakespeare By Any Other Name is playing St. James Park (120 King St E, Toronto, ON) until August 27th, 2023. No need to purchase tickets, but you are encouraged to make a Pay What You Can donation at the end of the show. For more information, see Dauntless City Theatre’s website: http://www.dauntlesscitytheatre.com/ This review contains SPOILERS for Shakespeare By Any Other Name. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:08:39] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists:  Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96  Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]  Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]