1. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Charles Caleb Colton
SHAKESPEARE PLAYS
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
Charles Caleb Colton

4. PLAYWRIGHT’S INTENT HOW THE PLAYWRIGHT ENVISIONED IT
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5. DIRECTOR’S CONCEPT DIRECTOR CHANGES THE TIME PERIOD OR SETTING, WHICH CAUSES CHANGE TO THE COSTUMES, PROPS, AND SET. THE ORIGINAL DIALOGUE DOES NOT CHANGE!

6. Based on the story… the core elements, such as the plot, the themes, and the main characters, serve as representations of themselves.
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7. REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY https://www. youtube. com/watch

8. GNOMEO & JULIET

9. Shakepeare’s statue is a replica of the one in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Shakepeare’s statue is a replica of the one in Stratford-Upon-Avon

10. THE SETTING FOR “GNOMEO & JULIET” IS STRATFORD-UPON-AVON WITH THE ADDRESSES FROM “HAMLET” AND “ROMEO AND JULIET”

11. AS YOU LIKE IT

13. Find Shakespeare & The Royal Theatre

14. HAMLET

16. THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

17. THE TEMPEST

18. FEATHERSTONE: NAMED FOR THE MAN WHO CREATED THE PLASTIC PINK FLAMINGOS!

19. HAMLET

21. Playwright’s Intent vs. Director’s Concept

22. DISNEY’S THE LION KING Based on…

23. TO BE OR NOT TO BE…

24. RSC… xM

25. MACBETH: THE SCOTTISH PLAY

26. CLIFFNOTES VERSION…

28. Playwright’s Intent vs. Director’s Concept
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29. THE CURSED PLAY…
Those who believe in the curse claim that real spells are cast in the three witches scene. According to the superstition, Shakespeare got a few of the lines from an actual coven of witches, and when they saw the play they were greatly offended and cursed the play.

30. Productions of Macbeth are said to have been plagued with accidents
Productions of Macbeth are said to have been plagued with accidents. According to legend, this dates back to the premiere of the play: an actor died because a real dagger was mistakenly used instead of the prop. One hypothesis for the origin of this superstition is that Macbeth, being a popular play, was commonly put on by theatres in financial trouble.

31. How to end the curse on your play…
When the name of the play is spoken in a theatre, tradition requires the person who spoke it leave, perform traditional cleansing rituals, and be invited back in. The rituals include turning three times, spitting over one's left shoulder, swearing, or reciting a line from another of Shakespeare's plays.

32. Witches -based on the Three Fates of mythology that control man’s fate
Witches -based on the Three Fates of mythology  that control man’s fate. “Weird Sisters” is used more than “witch” in the script – ‘weird’ in Old English meant fate.
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33. Reduced Shakespeare Co.

34. Based on…

35. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

36. MSND in 3.5 minutes…
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37. The Athenians Theseus – Duke of Athens Hippolyta – engaged to Theseus Egeus – father of Hermia, wants her to marry Demetrius Hermia – daughter of Egeus, in love with Lysander Helena – in love with Demetrius Lysander – in love with Hermia Demetrius – Hermia’s father wants him to marry Hermia The Fairies Oberon – Titania's husband and King of the Fairies Titania – Oberon's wife and Queen of the Fairies Robin Goodfellow/Puck – servant to Oberon The Mechanicals (an acting troupe) Peter Quince – carpenter, leads the troupe Nick Bottom – weaver, plays Pyramus (Romeo) Francis Flute – bellows-mender, plays Thisbe (Juliet) Robin Starveling – tailor, plays Moonshine Tom Snout – tinker, plays Wall Snug – joiner, plays Lion

38. Before of After “Romeo & Juliet”?
*Scholars est. the play was written in 1595 or 1596 *Approx. the same time as Romeo and Juliet. *Critics disagree about which play was written first. HERMIA & LYSANDER = ROMEO & JULIET PYRAMUS & THISBE = ROMEO & JULIET

39. Director’s Concept (1999)

40. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE

41. Dr. Who meets Shakespeare
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