Earl Grey 73: Captain of the Play

The Arts in TNG.

The Next Generation arguably features the most concerts,
play performances, poetry readings, and art works than any
other Star Trek television series. Whether it was
having every senior officer being musically inclined, having fun
in the clay modeling room making a mask or an entry for "Captain
Picard Day," or keeping Commander William T. Riker from the nude
modeling painting class, TNG inserted cultural works
into many episodes. The show's writers/producers made sure that
noted Shakespearean performer Sir Patrick Stewart incorporated
several references in the series' seven-year run, from the Bard's
historical plays to his sonnets. Lt. Commander Data's development
in humanity also included his exploration of artistic
self-expression, leading to him playing the violin, painting his
dreams, and being directed by Captain Jean-Luc Picard in his
one-man performance of a "A Christmas Carol." 

Join co-hosts Phillip Gilfus, Darren Moser, and Daniel Proulx as
they find the "sweet spot" of the NCC-1701-D, bust out their
Ressikan flute and rolled-up piano keyboard, and talk about the
great music, plays, and art of TNG. Try not to fall asleep
as they reenact the most famous poetry reading in all of Trekdom!
 

Hosts
Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser

Editor / Producer
Darren Moser



Production Manager


Richard Marquez


 


Content Coordinator


Will Nguyen


Chapters
TNG as teacher of the arts (00:02:50)
Musician Characters (00:08:20)
Classical Music in TNG (00:13:30)
Singing (00:30:07)
Shakespeare (00:32:36)
A Christmas Carol (00:40:40)
Beverly's Theater (00:42:30)
Ode to Spot (00:47:51) 
Art (00:51:23)
Clay (00:55:06)
Ending (01:03:32)







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