Talked with one of my doctor friends who is currently working on the pandemic front-line, and learned that things are worse than I thought.
A Stick-Figure Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 4 (part 1)
Meanwhile, in Gertrude’s closet…
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And there we have it, folks! The first murder of the play! Things are definitely not going to get better from here on out.
I’m taking next week off, but we will continue this very exciting scene after that. Tune in then for more ghosts and misogyny!
A Stick-Figure Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 3 (part 2)
Meanwhile, back in Elsinore…
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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…
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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…
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt
STAY HOME.