Meanwhile, back in Elsinore…
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
Oooooh, we were all so close to being able to go home, too. Try harder next time, Hamlet.
You're the (Shakespearean) Top!
It’s Shakespeare’s (kind of) birthday again! Let’s celebrate with a rousing song ripped off from Cole Porter!
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
In search of some more Shakespeare birthday cheer? Check out:
2018: Shakespeare Month
Happy birthday, big guy. Thanks for the enjoyment and the employment.
A Stick-Figure Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 3 (part 1)
It’s been a couple of (VERY HORRIBLY EVENTFUL) weeks, but it’s time to get back to A Stick-Figure Hamlet at last! If you’re just joining us, you can start with the Dramatis Personae and work your way forward.
The Story So Far: The ghost of Hamlet’s dad has told Hamlet that Hamlet’s uncle, Claudius, murdered Hamlet’s dad. Hamlet is very understandably upset by this, and just put on a play reenacting the murder, provoking a reaction from Claudius that proved his guilt. Aaaaand… let’s just take it from there.
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
Some productions put the intermission here, and I honestly kind of like it.
Shakespeare's Health Workers
Shakespeare’s plays are full of doctors, surgeons, and other health workers. Let’s take a look at some of the best…
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
Everybody loves Doctor Butts.
Stay Home, Stay Safe (Shakespeare Edition)
How should we be acting during global pandemic? As with so many things in life, we can look to Shakespeare for guidance.
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
This is probably the ONLY situation in which I can confidently say… Be like Timon.
(Except for the bit where he pays prostitutes to go spread venereal diseases. Don’t do that bit. Ew.)
Friar John
Everyone loves bad-mouthing poor Friar John from Romeo and Juliet. But what if…
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STAY HOME.
Pandemic Productivity Pie Chart
Hey there! Sorry there haven’t been any new comics this week. I am trying to settle into a new work-life rhythm here, but it’s taking a while, and my brain is not cooperating. Thanks for your patience.
I do want to take a moment to thank my supporters on Patreon. Thanks to their support, I’ve been able to donate $967.14 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief. I will be continuing to donate my Patreon earnings every month for the duration of this crisis. Read more here.
Quaran-quotes
Another day of global pandemic filler, with some useful quotes for you to practice while self-isolating! (Note: I didn’t notice they were ALL from history plays until I finished drawing the comic. I guess you can tell what my favorite genre is…)
Don’t be an idiot like Falstaff. Stay away from Eastcheap and the Boar’s Head. Stay home. And while you’re staying home….
BARD TALK: MARCH 28, 10:00AM PST
This Saturday I'm giving a virtual Bard Talk on Zoom courtesy of the Shakespeare Center of LA! (Unlike many events, this one was always supposed to be a virtual webinar, so nothing has changed!) You should all register and come see me talk awkwardly at my webcam and do some live drawing. Don't pretend you have something more important to do... Register for the talk here.