Back to the subject of Huck Finn for the moment, we have this NPR story that drags Shakespeare into the mix. Not to censor him, but to update him: Now and then I have proposed that Shakespearean language, when spoken, is often nearly impossible to understand by someone who hasn’t read it beforehand, and that … Continue reading Yeah, We're Gonna Need Those Names.

Whether you’re a casual fan of Shakespeare’s work, an ardent follower, or even a student of the theatre, there’s something on DVD for everyone. Enjoy. The Casual / Beginner Fan 10 Things I Hate About You This popular teen movie (that brought us a young Heath Ledger, and later spawned its own television series) put … Continue reading 2010 Guide to Gifts for the Shakespeare Geek : DVD

Over on the Facebook page (see that big button over in the left nav? Click that), Ashley has a question: We’re getting ready to read the sonnets over at Shakespeare in a Year, and I’m wondering how to split them up into two or three manageable batches. Does anyone have suggestions? Interesting question. I don’t … Continue reading Batching Sonnets?

Status: Not by Shakespeare Saw this go by on Twitter just now, but it’s an easy find.  All Googling shows it as originating with Euripides.  Specifically, and I’m quoting Wikipedia here so take this for what you will: The quote "Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other" is … Continue reading Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other

I am thrilled to have Rebel Shakespeare performing in my home town this year! I’ve spoken of them many times over the year, because I simply love what Keri Cahill is doing. In short? Think Summer Shakespeare Camp.  Spend  a few weeks learning Shakespeare, and then at the end? Put on a play out in … Continue reading Rebel Othello