Circle Round
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 123:59:57
- More information
Informações:
Synopsis
Thoughtfully-selected folktales from around the world are adapted for today's families and feature top talent from the stage and screen. With original music and sound design, these stories delve into topics such as kindness, persistence and generosity. Geared for kids ages 4 to 10 and their grown-ups; created and produced by parents of young children.
Episodes
-
The Basilisk’s Stare feat. Nabiyah Be & Evan Whitten
17/11/2020 Duration: 17minIn this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Mr. Robot) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.
-
The Fantastic Fiddle feat. Adam Irigoyen
10/11/2020 Duration: 22minThis Hispanic tale from the Southwest U.S. stars Adam Irigoyen (Away, Shake It Up) as a fiddler whose magical instrument brings the world to its feet, and the guilty to their knees.
-
Little Frog’s Big Voice feat. Alex Brightman & Dyllón Burnside
03/11/2020 Duration: 18minDyllón Burnside (POSE, Prideland) and Tony nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock - The Musical) co-star in this Australian story about small critters, giant egos, and why frogs croak.
-
The Extraordinary Pine Cone feat. Kelly Jenrette & John Carroll Lynch
27/10/2020 Duration: 20minKelly Jenrette (The Handmaid's Tale, Uncorked) and John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story, The Founder) headline this Estonian/Finnish story about how very far a little generosity can go.
-
Coyote’s Flame feat. Brittany O’Grady
20/10/2020 Duration: 17minIn this Native American tale, Brittany O'Grady (Little Voice, Star) plays a cunning creature who uses teamwork to bring light, sun and fire to the dark, cold world.
-
Encore: Grandfather Stone feat. Diane Rehm and Jonathan Joss
13/10/2020 Duration: 19minIn honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're revisiting this Seneca tale from Season 2 about the origin of stories -- co-starring NPR veteran Diane Rehm and Jonathan Joss (Parks and Recreation, Comanche Moon).
-
The Glittering Gourd feat. Glenn Fleshler & Corey Stoll
06/10/2020 Duration: 18minCorey Stoll (Billions, West Side Story) and Glenn Fleshler (Billions, Joker) bring to life this Brazilian story about the sweetness of humility and the sting of greed.
-
The Olive Jar feat. Maggie Siff, Santino Fontana & Denim Richards
29/09/2020 Duration: 23minMaggie Siff (Billions, Mad Men), Santino Fontana (Tootsie, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Denim Richards (Yellowstone, The Chickasaw Rancher) co-star in this Northern African/Middle Eastern/Jewish tale about spoiled olives and fresh starts.
-
Long Hair and the Waterfall feat. Rosalind Chao
22/09/2020 Duration: 22minRosalind Chao (Mulan, The Joy Luck Club) headlines this Chinese tale about a tall mountain, a big radish, and the magic of giving back to your community.
-
Little Cu feat. Desmin Borges
15/09/2020 Duration: 22minDesmin Borges (You're The Worst, Utopia) plays a tiny bird with an ever-growing ego in this playful story with roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
-
Dirt Into Gold feat. Tzi Ma & Jimmy Wong
08/09/2020 Duration: 18minTzi Ma (The Farewell, Mulan) and Jimmy Wong (Wish Dragon, Mulan) co-star in this Burmese tale about turning soil and dirt into an invaluable treasure.
-
Circle Round: Fan Edition!
01/09/2020 Duration: 30minAt the end of season 3, we asked fans to send us their own Circle Round story. This week, you’ll hear some of the submissions we received!
-
Encore: 'The Forbidden Knot'
25/08/2020 Duration: 22minThis favorite story from season one, starring Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth, Electric Dreams), is about the importance of being honest and keeping your word... especially when you’re a leader in charge of something big.
-
The Charming Flute feat. Amy Hargreaves
18/08/2020 Duration: 23minIn part four of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why, Homeland) plays a mystical flute player who teaches a greedy landowner to sing a different tune.
-
Encore: 'A Taste Of Honey'
11/08/2020 Duration: 20minHannah Simone ("New Girl") stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages
-
Naming the Tree feat. Chloe Coleman
04/08/2020 Duration: 22minIn part three of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chloe Coleman (Timmy Failure, My Spy) stars in an African tale about how bigger isn't always better, and how slow and steady can be best of all!
-
Encore: 'Latchkey Stew'
28/07/2020 Duration: 20minJurnee Smollett-Bell stars in this classic tale about a young girl who teaches a group of neighbors what it means to really share.
-
The Farmer’s Coin feat. Jin Ha and Greta Jung
21/07/2020 Duration: 27minIn part two of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Jin Ha (Devs, Love Life) and Greta Jung (Modern Family, Station 19) headline a Korean folktale about a hardworking farmer whose generosity brings a surprising reward.
-
Encore: The Enchanted Paintbrush feat. Phillipa Soo
14/07/2020 Duration: 24minPhillipa Soo (Hamilton) and Stacy Keach (Man With a Plan) headline this favorite episode from season 3: a tale from China about a kind, humble artist whose paintings come to life.
-
Every Other Friday feat. Melora Hardin and Gildart Jackson
07/07/2020 Duration: 26minPart one of our special summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Melora Hardin and Gildart Jackson co-star in this tale about a crafty countess who teaches a broke baker never to look a gift horse in the mouth.