This week on No Script, Jacob sits down with singer-songwriter, composer, and emerging theatre-maker Grace Yurchuk for a rich conversation about Julius Caesar. They, of course, discuss the power of rhetoric in Shakespeare’s original political thriller and how Grace’s bold musical adaptation takes on that challenge.

Together, Jacob and Grace unpack what makes Julius Caesar such a gripping and surprisingly contemporary play: its uneasy relationship with power, the psychology of persuasion, the danger of rhetoric, and the shifting loyalties that drive the story toward tragedy. Grace shares her process of transforming a Roman tragedy into modern musical language.

Whether you’re a Shakespeare lover, a musical theatre fan, or an artist fascinated by adaptation, this episode offers a vibrant look at how old stories become new again — and how young theatre-makers like Grace Yurchuk are reshaping the classical canon with fresh perspectives and fearless creativity.

Tune in for a conversation full of insight, artistry, and the thrill of reinventing Shakespeare.

------------------------------

Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue. 

https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast

 -----------------------------

We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at: 

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/

------------------------------

Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.