EPISODE · Apr 14, 2022 · 44 MIN
25 - Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams
from Play Ground · host Nancy Netherwood & Sam Webber
Send us Fan MailDespite the characters explicitly talking about the cold all the time, prepare to hear about some very hot and sweaty goings on in this William's classic. When a young hot guy walks into a Southern town that's afraid of hot people, there's prejudice and hatred to deal with on top of all the wild animal metaphors that Tennessee loves so much.We discuss why the town is so afraid of hot people, what it might be like to be a bird with no legs, and themes of isolation in one's own body.Have some feedback? A play you'd like us to cover?Visit the official podcast twitter @playgroundpoddyChat to host Nancy @N_NetherwoodChat to host Sam @Samwebbercool
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Send us Fan Mail Despite the characters explicitly talking about the cold all the time, prepare to hear about some very hot and sweaty goings on in this William's classic. When a young hot guy walks into a Southern town that's afraid of hot people, there's prejudice and hatred to deal with on top of all the wild animal metaphors that Tennessee loves so much. We discuss why the town is so afraid of hot people, what it might be like to be a bird with no legs, and themes of isolation in o...
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25 - Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams
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