611 - Shakespeare, but Make It Queer!

The Public Access Podcast

611 - Shakespeare, but Make It Queer!

The Public Access Podcast 611 - Star Wars Fandom and Shakespearean Dreams with Madalaina D'Angelo

**The Public Access Podcast**
*Hosted by Rusty Diamond, C.H. on The Rusty Diamond Podcast Network*

**Links for Rusty Diamond, C.H.: **
- Website: https://rustydiamond.net
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rustydiamondhypnosis
- Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5274214
- Pop-Up Healing: https://popuphealing.net | https://facebook.com/popuphealing
- Hypnosis Is Great: https://hypnosisisgreat.com

**Links for Madalaina D’Angelo:**
- Website: https://madalaina-dangelo.com
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/madalainad
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/madalainad

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**Episode Description**
Recorded on November 20, 2024, this episode of *The Public Access Podcast* continues Rusty Diamond’s 12-year journey of authentic, engaging conversations. Since its launch on November 15, 2013, with guest Steve Magnuson, Rusty has brought his unique perspective as a former professional wrestler, stand-up comedian, musician, and hypnotist to every episode.

Today, Rusty welcomes **Madalaina D’Angelo**, a passionate storyteller and theater artist with a talent for reimagining classic works. Madalaina shares insights into her creative process, including her adaptation of *A Midsummer Night's Dream* with a queer female lead, and how revisiting public domain stories allows for artistic freedom.

The conversation explores:
- The joy of adapting stories across mediums, from plays to musicals to TV.
- The deep connection fan communities bring, featuring franchises like *Star Wars*.
- The ethics of respecting behind-the-scenes creative processes.
- Madalaina’s excitement about her upcoming projects and trip to London.

Rusty and Madalaina also discuss the shared excitement of connecting with fans and their mutual appreciation for storytelling in all forms.

**Watch the video version on Rumble or YouTube**:
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rustydiamondhypnosis
- Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5274214

**Listen anywhere you get podcasts** and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Visit Rusty’s website at https://rustydiamond.net.

Check out other shows on *The Rusty Diamond Podcast Network*:
- *The Thinking Man's Pro Wrestling Podcast*
- *Saved by the Ben*
- *This Is It with Lizzy*
- *How We Grew Up*

**This show is brought to you by**:
- Hypnosis Is Great: https://hypnosisisgreat.com
- Pop-Up Healing: https://popuphealing.net | https://facebook.com/popuphealing
- Rusty Diamond: https://rustydiamond.net

Here’s to your journey!

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