BARDon the Interruption (feat. Shakespeare on Draught)

Michael discusses the epic Zoom livestream of Romeo and Juliet with the talented Bowen Fox, the "bad-boy" of our company. You may recognize him better when he's standing on top of a spookily-lit truck with his face coated in blood. He and the cast of R&J slew in an unprecedented Romeo and Juliet livestream that is going to change everything about theatre in the time of Corona.

With Cabinet member O'Neil Delapenha and our two-time Pod guest, Hayley Brown, Michael and Laurie close the Battle of the Bard by announcing the challenge winner (spoiler alert: Michael owes Laurie $10) and distributing our honorary O'Nie Awards, a Shakespeare on Draught tradition. Individually chosen awards include "Best Bard-On," "Best Cinematography," "Best Performance by a Newbie" and more. Tune in to the next episode to hear about Monday night's excellent production of Romeo & Juliet, Zoom edition!

We catch up with Hayley Brown on the road to discuss the anarchy of Team Dagger in presenting Pap of Pyramus as a group effort, the final votings, and the lead-up to tonight's Zoom stream of Romeo and Juliet -- where we'll announce the winners of Battle of the Bard!

Michael Vine and Laurie Winkel call in Shakespeare on Draught newcomer Emily Nedvidek, who left us in stitches with her Tiger King-inspired renditions of "O, What a Noble Mind" and "Is This a Dagger" monologues in rounds 1 & 2. We talk turkey on whipping votes, Laurie's head-shaving Lady Mackers, flaming carpets, and the anarchy that is to come in our final round. Candles are henceforth BANNED (not really). WE NEED OUR THEME SONG SET TO MUSIC, PLEASE.

PAPS OUT. Round 3 was a NAILBITER, with some teams winning by ONE VOTE. We catch up with SoD veteran Chris Harding to chat about our favorites, voter fraud, anarchy, candle banning, and our predictions. There's something up with Chris' hair; check on your socially isolated friends ... Current lineup: Pap of Pyramus vs. Is This a Dagger It Is The Cause (named "morally corrupt") vs. Unsex Me Here (self-proclaimed anarchists)