“We start Romeo and Juliet next week!” It was the moment I’ve literally been waiting eight years for.  Last night at dinner, my daughter informed me that her class was starting Shakespeare this week. My children have literally been raised on Shakespeare – my oldest since she was old enough to ask me questions, my … Continue reading Brace Yourselves. It’s Time.

Here we go!  Last week when news broke about Joss Whedon’s no-longer-secret Much Ado Movie, I jumped on the chance to get in some questions with Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, two members of the cast (and better known as the comedy duo BriTANicK).  The announcement of that pending interview was the most popular post … Continue reading Nick and Brian Answer Your Whedon / Much Ado Questions!

Six actors have memorized all the roles. YOU choose which part they’ll play. Such is the pitch sent to me by Folding Chair Classical Theatre, which I’ve included below. This could be interesting. I’ve been watching a bunch of improv lately, and it sounds to me like a similar sort of thing. “Ok, freeze! We’re … Continue reading Choose Your Own Midsummer?

Shakespeare clearly states that Juliet is 13 years old (while leaving us to guess about the age of Romeo). He less clearly states that Hamlet is 30, although he could also be 16. I’m sure there are other examples, but those are the ones that come readily to mind.So, here’s the game. Pick a character, … Continue reading The Ages of …. Well, Anyone … Game