Media Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
From the opening lines of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows what lies in store for the tragedy’s title teens: that these two “star-crossed lovers” are doomed to die
Shakespeare
From robust performance/demonstrations by the Royale Shakespeare Company, to a deep-dive into a sonnet, to a fully-produced performance of Mac-- er, "The Scottish Play," these resources will give you a better understanding of the works of The Bard.
Media Shakespeare and Love
Shakespeare made the pursuit of love just as difficult as leading men to war, or solving your father's murder
Media Shakespeare's Macbeth
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.
Media Shakespeare's Sonnet #18
Need the right words for Valentine's Day? Let the great poets, writers, and thinkers share their thoughts
Royal Shakespeare Company's The Taming of The Shrew
Host Victoria Pritchard and cast members of Royal Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's The Taming of The Shrew explore story and language, and how changes to intent can alter a scene.
Royal Shakespeare Company's Hamlet at The Kennedy Center
Host Jack Carr interviews members of the cast and production team of Royal Shakespeare Company's 1997 production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Royal Shakespeare Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cast members of Royal Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream explore the unique elements of this production
Royal Shakespeare Company's As You Like It at The Kennedy Center
Host Fiona Lindsay and cast members of Royal Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It explore story and language, and how changes to intent can alter a scene.
Theatre Conversations: Understanding Shakespeare's Hamlet
In this discussion, host John C. Carr and Royal Shakespeare Company's Head of Education Wendy Greenhall explore William Shakespeare's Hamlet
José Limón Dance Company: The Moor's Pavane
The Limón Dance Company demonstrates what to look for and how to interpret dancers' movements in the graceful and nuanced dramatic performance of The Moor's Pavane, based on an Italian legend—the same story Shakespeare used for his tragedy, Othello.
