The State of Shakespeare

The State of Shakespeare


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Miriam Laube
March 24, 2023

The Winter's Tale; Act 3, Scene 2 HermioneMarch 23, 2023 Photo: Jenny Graham. Photo: Jenny Graham. For Miriam Laube, 16 is a magic number. 16 years at Oregon Shakespeare Festival an

Chukwudi Iwuji
February 28, 2023

Hamlet; Act 3, Scene 1 HamletFebruary 28, 2023 Drop in!All Chukwudi Iwuji needs is the language, how the words resonate in him, their sounds and meanings and rhythms. Using these,

Ian Gould
January 28, 2023

Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 4, Scene 1 BottomJanuary 27, 2023 What does it mean to be smartly stupid, and how might this approach help an actor reveal delightfully unexpected mome

Brian Carroll
November 30, 2022

Shakespeare's Sceptered Isle November 30, 2022 What did it mean to be English in Shakespeares day? How may Shakespeares most patriotic play,Henry V, have shaped notions of Eng

Lynn Robert Berg
October 11, 2022

Julius Caesar; Act 2, Scene 1 Brutus October 11, 2022 With double digit years at a trio of theaters, Lynn Robert Berg is on the move. The self-proclaimed character actor has moved f

Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson
August 23, 2022

Romeo and Juliet; Act 3, Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet August 23, 2022 After a lifetime in the theatre, what does Shakespeare still have to teach us about life and love? Long-t

Kevin Rich 2.0
August 01, 2022

The Book of Will Colorado Shakespeare FestivalAugust 1, 2022 Who were the men and women who miraculously rescued half of Shakespeares plays from being lost forever and wh

Carl Cofield
July 07, 2022

Twelfth Night Act 1, Scene 5July 8, 2022 PHOTO CREDIT - Richard Termine PHOTO CREDIT - Richard Termine Something special is happening in Harlem. The Classical Theater of Harlem is

The Texas Shakespeare Festival
June 21, 2022

Val Winkelman and John Dodd June 18, 2022 In Texas, when something delightful has been marinating for 36 years, you know youre in for a treat. The Texas Shakespeare Festival has been a staple

Toby Malone and Aili Huber
May 16, 2022

Aili Huber and Toby Malone Cutting Plays for PerformanceMay 16, 2022 Was this the kindest cut ofall? It began as a friendly argument between fellow Shakespeareans, Aili Huber and