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132 - Macbeth in Canada: Slings and Arrows, Season Two [feat. Graham Techler]
Graham Techler (Tooning Out the News, Fairview) joins the lads for another cursed production of Macbeth as they return to both the New Burbage Theatre Festival and the second season of the hit AcornTV Canadian dramedy: Slings and Arrows. Topics include the curse of The Scottish Play, the showrunners’ dedication to an authentic portrayal of a life in the theater, and the importance of doing your taxes in a world teetering on the edge of a youthquake.
Graham Techler: Instagram // “Our Upcoming Theatrical Season” // “Lane Gaullson’s Revenge!”
Media Referenced in this Episode:
Slings and Arrows: Season Two. AcornTV. 2005
The AI Upscale of Slings and Arrows
Emily St. James’ AV Club coverage of Slings and Arrows
TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com
Commercial: “2Frog2Hammer” feat. David Armstrong as “Curd Sorryboutthat”