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How to Understand William Shakespeare's PlaysThis guide will direct you to some helpful websites that are helpful in understanding William Shakespeare's plays.
Animated Movies and TV Series Based on Shakespearean PlaysWilliam Shakespeare's works have become part of centuries of literature, theater, TV, and cinematic art. It continues to inspire and entertain generations of artists and audiences all over the world.- How to Read Shakespeare's PlaysTen tips on reading that Shakespeare play your English teacher just assigned you.
- To Be Modern or Not to Be ModernRecently, I went to Meadow Brook Theatre in Auburn Hills, Michigan to see an adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". I was surprised to find that the director, John Manfredi choose to present this tragedy as a mix of historical and modern style.
- Reviewing Shakespeare's Plays Through PantomimeStudents create a pantomime for one of the previously read Shakespeare's plays, while the others guess which one and chart different movements used in the pantomime which will be used for a discussion on the plot similarities and differences among the plays.
- Deformity and Illegitimacy in Shakespeare's PlaysAn essay exploring how Shakespeare incorporates Elizabethan ideas regarding deformity and illegitimacy as indications of an evil nature. The characters of Richard III and King Lear's Edmund are examined.
- Peers Provoking Classroom Drama? Keeping Your Kids Out of ItAre your kids' experiences at school starting to sound like reality TV? How do you keep your kids calm and rational in a classroom gone mad with drama, jealousy, and rumors? Try these tips.
- Dramatic Acting Tips - Finding and Using the Ideal Intensity Level for a SceneSelecting an intensity level when performing a dramatic scene is vital to not only ensure the believability of the performance, but to get the true emotion of the scene across to audience members.
Five Extraordinary Pieces of Art from the Pre-Raphaelite EraA look at five amazing pieces of art from the Pre-Raphaelite era.
Drama and Dramatic SkillsDrama is the way to represent hidden feelings and make others feel the same. Happy and sad endings is the different mood to entertain audience.
Playing the Drama, Not the DramaticA weekly newsletter on theater and the people who make it happen.
You Create DramaA person creates drama. It damages many in its path. Then I decided to write a little descriptive poem to help those who create "drama" see.....
Drama Therapy: What is It?A look at the basics of drama therapy, also known as psychodrama therapy, and how it can help increase and maintain mental and emotional wellness.
Double Chocolate Coffee BuzzIt's about someone who has an addiction to chocolate that's almost crippling. They would rather be eating chocolate than anything else.- Movie Review - Gnomeo & JulietA totally cute rendition of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Lots of fodder for adults as well as kids
Their DramaThis is a short poem about me being in the middle of a family war.- Modern Movie Versions of Shakespeare's PlaysShakespeare isn't for everyone but there's no doubt about his genius. Because of this, many attempts have been made to update his works, often with surprisingly good results. Here's an overview of some of these films.
New Drama TV Shows Fall 2010From legal dramas to procedurals and cop shows to period dramas (and zombies!), every TV viewer is certain to find something to like among these Fall 2010 dramas.
Start Your Own Drama SchoolWith a drama school you can to help students to a career in the dramatic arts or to learn skills they can use in volunteer capacities in community theater, in church productions or helping out in schools.
Word of the Day: RemunerativeWord of the Day: Remunerative and the story of the young English major.- Dealing with Drama in Our LivesEverybody says they hate drama in their lives, but unfortunately, it happens. This article breaks down the dynamic for us.
- Hearing Double: Song Titles with Repeated WordsHaving to repeat yourself can seem annoying, but many recording artists have made hit singles out of double use of a word. The Beatles did it early in their career, and so did young Bob Dylan.
DRAMADRAMA- How to Read a PlayDrama, unlike the other literary genres, is a staged art. Plays are written to be performed by actors before an audience.
- Realism and the Theater of the AbsurdRealism can be defined as the representation of everyday life in literature. Here's an overview of how realism is presented in various fictional works.
- Citizen of NowhereA search for meaning and a place in the world.
- The Benefits of a Dramatic PlayA discussion of the benefits of dramatic plays.
- Suspension of Disbelief in DesignExperiencing theater is like taking a step out of ordinary life. When participating as the audience, people find themselves experiencing suspension of disbelief.This is when no matter how unrealistic an event may seem it is believable.
- Drama: The ConsumerThis is a opinionated overlook of a simple trouble we all face.. Drama.
- Plot Summary of Shakespeare's Play As You like ItThis is a review my son wrote for school of the play "As You Like It".
Drama Isn't a Teenage SituationMy views on the Theatrical Arts in Palm Springs, California.- Blade Companies and Borrower's MiseryMoney lending is one of the oldest professions.Because of the unbelievably high rate of interest and the impact on the borrower's health and business, these institutions and individuals earn the pet name "blades".
- Creative Dramatics in the Classroom: An OutlineThis is a brief outline of a cretaive drama workshop. It covers the different forms of creative drama activities and their benefits.
- Drama AnyoneWe are always wanting our way and we use any means neccesary to get it. What is the cost of our methods?
- Drama-Therapy and YOUSpecific benefits likely to be achieved in drama therapy include reducing feelings of isolation, developing new coping skills and patterns and broadening the range of expression of feelings.
Drama Free Radio Provides the Best EntertainmentDrama Free Radio is an online radio station bringing you the best in entertainment without all the drama!- Careers for Graduates with a Degree in DramaGraduates with a degree in drama will find occupations in the world of theater art but also in other forms of performance media. Drama grads will also find themselves qualified to do jobs in industries that support drama productions.
- American Players Theater: A Live Theater Production in SW WisconsinA background on the only live Shakespearean outdoor theater in Wisconsin. Contact information and 2006 show list provided.
- Essay Analysis of Shakespeare's Play King LearFrom highly renowned king to insane homeless person, King Lear goes through quite a journey in this play.
