How is it possible for a whole country to fall into the hands of a tyrant? According to Shakespeare, it could not happen without widespread complicity.
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Frailty, Thy Name Is Immigration Control
Quoting Shakespeare isn’t new, but using it in court to fight Trump’s immigration control is.
Posted inArts & Culture, Nonfiction, Quotes
Seeing and Being Seen in Shakespeare
Nicole Chung takes her daughter to see The Winter’s Tale brought to life by Asian American artists, with characters who look just like her.
Posted inCurrent Events, Profiles & Interviews
Five Questions for an Actor in the Ensemble of ‘Julius Caesar’
It was job of the ensemble to be the voice of the people. Then actual protestors rushed the stage.
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What if Free Outdoor Theater is the Greatest Threat to Our Democracy?
Fox News, Bank of America, and Delta are shocked to learn about the Public Theater’s new production of ‘Julius Caesar.’
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Shakespeare’s Genius Is Nonsense
Literary critics and cognitive scientists are finding common ground through the study of Shakespeare’s revolutionary use of language.
Posted inBooks, Nonfiction, Story
Vagabonds, Crafty Bauds, and the Loyal Huzza: A History of London at Night
In the 16th & 17th centuries, “nightwalking” was a transgressive act in a city still on the brink of total nighttime illumination, but with complex implications depending on your social status.
Posted inBooks, Nonfiction
Vagabonds, Crafty Bauds, and the Loyal Huzza: A History of London at Night
In the 16th & 17th centuries, “nightwalking” was a transgressive act in a city still on the brink of total nighttime illumination, but with complex implications depending on your social status.