A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
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After almost 400 years Shakespeare is still loved in New York City's Central Park.
By Renee Morway | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
A review of the Summer Shakespeare Camp in Orlando Florida.
By J. Rica Middlebrooks | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
If high school students were asked, 'Who would you most wish to see tortured?', William Shakespeare would top the list. English teachers love 16th century dialogue; English students don't. Here's a reader's guide to Shakespeare.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 11/1/2008 | Read more »
Shakespeare often includes supernatural beings in his works. Often, the mortals who interact with these beings have seeminly no control over what happens to them. However, this is not entirely true.
By Ari | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Watching a live performance of a Shakespeare play in the summer is one way to enjoy Massachusetts on a warm evening or hot afternoon. Here is a guide to local, community and professional Shakespeare plays.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 6/25/2008 | Read more »
William Shakespeare is arguably one of the most important figures in English literature, contributing not only numerous plays but also his sonnets. Here examined is the man's life, and how both others and myself view his works.
By Jaimee Jensen | Published 2/8/2007 | Read more »
Many scholars, historians and psychologists believe that romantic love is an invention, and Shakespeare has served as an inspiration and resource for lovers worldwide for centuries.
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
A short discussion of love and desire in Shakespeare.
By Erik Nelson | Published 5/27/2007 | Read more »
Elizabethan poet and playwright William Shakespeare was the ultimate wordsmith, and countless modern expressions have evolved from his writings. Here are several of my own favorites.
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 8/29/2007 | Read more »
Both entertaining and educational Shakespeare in the Park makes a summer evening memorable.
By Ruth Eshbaugh | Published 7/14/2008 | Read more »
Why does Shakespeare sometime do away with poetry and introduce prose in his plays?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 8/14/2007 | Read more »
Most modern producers and critics of Shakespeare (read: feminists who hate the word "taming") don't just get it wrong when they revise: they make it worse. For example, take the Royal Shakespeare Company's recent production of "Shrew" at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford.
By Courtney Logsdon | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
The Forest Park Shakespeare festival offers a great cultural summer experience.
By Clayton Smith | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Disclaimer: I am not an expert on Shakespearean acting. However, when my director cast me in Midsummer Night's Dream, I became an expert on becoming his worst nightmare. Eventually, I learned from my mistakes. Hopefully, you will never make them.
By Lisa Marie Mercer | Published 7/13/2005 | Read more »
Shakespeare festival excites students, parents, teachers and the community to pursue arts and literature education in Lahore, Pakistan.
By Heather Carreiro | Published 11/16/2008 | Read more »
Shakespeare's plays are, to many students, obscure, unnecessary tools with which literature teachers punish students. This article explains why every high school and college student should be required to read them - and how to make them enjoy it.
By Jeffrey Dean | Published 11/16/2007 | Read more »
This paper investigates the use of music and song in Shakespeare's plays. It is useful as a source document for students of English literature.
By R. J. Martin, Jr. | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
The daughters must submit to their fathers in regard to choice of husband
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
Learn to enjoy Shakespeare's writings instead of fear them. Three reading suggestions and a video or two.
By Pepper Epps | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
One of the best movies with memorable and wonderful lines happens to also be a play, and not just any play, but a Shakespearean play. A Midsummer Night's Dream is just one of the best of Shakespeare's plays that have been made into movies.
By Jennifer Weiss | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
An analysis of the love relationships in Shakespeare's"A Midsummer Night's Dream."
By Duranna London | Published 3/14/2007 | Read more »
Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream may be interpreted to hold an underlying message to Queen Elizabeth.
By InKfluential | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
A college-level essay on love in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 12/27/2007 | Read more »
The author of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is William Shakespeare, one of the most notable authors in the world.
By Julie Moore | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
A listing of all the films, plays, novels and other adaptions available based on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
By Anne Cattell | Published 7/6/2007 | Read more »
The Meaning of Dominion in Act I, Scene I in Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream
By Janice Wojciechowski | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
My comparison of a woman's article on Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Nights Dream.
By Alley McKenzie | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
Dominion was a very significant religious and political notion in Shakespearean times. Dominion refers to the actual power rather than legal power to control one's fate.
By CSW | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
How can a person simply relive a type of society through their mind while in sleep? Cue imagination.
By Tiffany Williams | Published 3/13/2007 | Read more »
This is an essay analyzing Dent's assertions regarding imagination in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
By Steven Thor Gunnin | Published 10/20/2006 | Read more »
Themes in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," touching on love, beauty, and asses.
By momo | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet each portray situations where love is unrequited and achieved almost instantaneously that work to ultimately demonstrate that love is an institution worthy of great struggle.
By Robert Lewis | Published 2/11/2008 | Read more »
Plot summary: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare
By stefanina hill | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
To show our simple skill,
That is the true beginning of our end.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 5. 1
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
A modern take on Shakespeare's classic play, set in Europe during World War II.
By Charlotte Truman | Published 2/11/2007 | Read more »
Comedy is a genre of theater that can be evident among a dramatic play, and in many dramatic plays, the playwrights are able to discuss a truly dramatic situation in a comedic tone, by masking the characters words with comedic characters, events, or verse.
By vbansal | Published 7/23/2007 | Read more »
As summer heats up, don't let your entertaining become tired and dull. Try a Cold Party on a hot night, cool off with a Beach Picnic, and suprise the one you love with a Midsummer Night Romantic Dinner.
By Teresa Opdycke | Published 5/22/2006 | Read more »
President Bush has confessed to brushing up on his Shakespeare. Here's a suggested reading list from the Complete Works of William Shakespeare that any Commander-in-Chief should peruse.
By Scott Oreilly | Published 8/2/2007 | Read more »
One of the most prolific writers known to man, William Shakespeare has undoubtedly left quite a legacy through his literary achievements.
By valeria nyoz | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
Why do many of the lovers in Shakespeare comedies rely on deception in their romantic maneuvers?
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
The must see police drama of that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
By Powerfull Allah | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
Do you like parody, spoofs, satire, black comedy and silly, nonsensical humor? Then you will like these comedy of the absurd books, movies, plays and stories.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Henry Ian Cusick plays the charismatic character of Desmond on TV's hit show "Lost." Read on learn what Cusick and his character do, and don't, have in common.
By Wanda Leibowitz | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
A discussion of meter or the stressed and unstressed syllables that typify English poetry, with several useful illustrations
By Deonils | Published 6/17/2008 | Read more »
When reading Shakespeare's sonnets it is best to view them in the same way as his plays; as little dramas in which the poet and the object of the poem are characters.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 8/31/2007 | Read more »
An Interview with Sara Ryan, Author of Rules for Hearts
By Little Willow | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Learn the history behind sending messages to friends and loved-ones using various flowers made into small bouquets.
By Lynn Smythe | Published 11/8/2007 | Read more »
Short story set in England about a mother helping her thirteen-year-old son, George, with his homework. The son's English teacher, Mr. Mottram, has assigned the class to "Write About an Event That Changed Your Life.
By Roma | Published 7/10/2007 | Read more »
We all love summer, but with it comes insects, sunburns and extra cleaning duties. Learn a few tricks to combat this part of the heat, so you can focus on the things you love.
By Stephanie Modkins | Published 7/18/2007 | Read more »
Almost every piece of literature contains what people consider "stock" characters, and "Harry Potter" is no different. J.K. Rowling takes this trend to the next level in her "Harry Potter" series as her characters embrace Carl Jung's literary Archetypes.
By BJ Keeton | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
Three related terms referring to sound in poetry are alliteration, assonance, and consonance. These three terms are often confused for one another, or used in place of one another. Though they are related, they are quite different.
By Tonia Jordan | Published 1/10/2008 | Read more »
An actual term paper that I wrote for one of my 400 level English Literature Classes in Shakespeare's Comedies.
By Stephen E. Newnam | Published 6/17/2008 | Read more »
A paper on the language of commoners in Shakepeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
By Stacy Allen | Published 11/17/2005 | Read more »
Students create a pantomime for one of the previously read Shakespeare's plays, while the others guess which one and chart different movements used in the pantomime which will be used for a discussion on the plot similarities and differences among the plays.
By Nadia De Leon | Published 2/3/2007 | Read more »
Here's a look at ten books you'll probably have to read, in whole or in part, during your four year stay at college.
By Khara House | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
In the world of popular royalty free classical music the following famous composers' musical works certainly rank at the top. So as a tribute to them and their creativeness, here is a short biography for each of these geniuses.
By Judi (Simran) Silva | Published 9/11/2006 | Read more »
In Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet," the ghost of Hamlet Sr. suggests to his son that he is residing in Purgatory. This paper will take a further look into Purgatory in Early Modern England.
By Adam Michael Luebke | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.
By Luke M. | Published 2/2/2008 | Read more »
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London has an exciting season ahead.
By Mark L. | Published 2/1/2008 | Read more »
When you think about the phrase, "literary devices," Comedy may not be your next thought. Literary devices are only used in serious, stuffy writing, right?
By Tonia Jordan | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
For centuries, the intricate characters in William Shakespeare's plays have enchanted audiences all over the world. Particularly fascinating are the villains of his plays, with Iago being the most interesting.
By Erin Terrall | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
Some love quotes, involving summer.
By Jet | Published 4/30/2008 | Read more »
Shakespearean characters make great costume ideas for Halloween. Here are two easy to make Shakespearean character costumes for women.
By Sophia S. Mark | Published 9/30/2007 | Read more »
An interview with Polly Shulman, author of ENTHUSIASM
By Little Willow | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
Books abound with remarkable male names, so the literary canon is worth a look from prospective parents. Here are some of my favorite potential baby names taken from memorable male fictional characters in literature.
By Bartleby | Published 5/25/2006 | Read more »
An analysis of one of the Bard's most popular plays.
By White Butterfly | Published 9/25/2007 | Read more »
Following my initial triumph as an actor in the winter of 1980 in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Bristol Old Vic, which moved to the London Old Vic in the summer, I accepted the position of sales assistant in Bentall's china department in Kingston-on-Thames...
By Carl Halling | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
Summer wedding themes ranging from trendy "Zen" weddings to the unique Midsummer Night's Dream wedding to please any wedding planning palette.
By Taina Patmore | Published 3/13/2009 | Read more »
What are couples walking down the aisle to these days? Here's the Top 20 from across the nation.
By Bryan Belrad | Published 6/20/2008 | Read more »
Amazingly the Mid-Summer is not just a Shakespearian play, but the day marking the longest day/shortest night of the year.
By Kickbuttmama | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
Carl Halling: The Story Continues
By Carl Halling | Published 5/31/2008 | Read more »
Direct address, when used appropriately on the stage, establishes a connection between a character and the audience by evoking an emotional response.
By Christine Stoddard | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Adam Ant, Ken Berry, Charles Bronson, Larry Holmes, Dennis Miller, Roseanne and others. Is November 3rd your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to The Big Bopper, Kevin Kline, F. Murray Abraham, B.D. Wong and others. Is October 24th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Ed McBain, Emeril Lagasse, Penny Marshall, Mario Puzo, Jaci Velasquez, Virgil and others. Is October 15th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Jeff Deyo, Art Garfunkel, Vivien Leigh, Roy Rogers, Sam Shepard, Tilda Swinton and others. Is November 5th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Danny DeVito, Rock Hudson, Lauren Hutton, RuPaul, Martin Scorcese, and others. Is November 17th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
Wormtooth Nation is a 9 episode steampunk Web Series created by Geoff Boothby and Cullen Thomas, 2 students in Iowa, for under four thousand dollars.
By MiamiMovieCritic | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Miley Cyrus, Bruce Hornsby, Boris Karloff, Billy the Kid, Harpo Marx, Robin Roberts and others. Is November 23rd your birthday? How will you celebrate this happy occasion? What notable individuals share your birthday?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/23/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Hoagy Carmichael, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rodney Dangerfield, Scarlett Johansson, Geraldine Page and others. Is November 22nd your birthday? How will you celebrate this happy occasion? What notable individuals share your birthday?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/22/2008 | Read more »
"Cain vs Able" is a cautionary tale, about an elderly, patriotic, maverick of a Senator, who plans to surreptitiously lose the election to his "friend-across-the-aisle", a much younger, better educated & more "able" Senator.
By Michael Arlen | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
Five canine-oriented classical tunes for the dog-lovers among us.
By Smorg | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
Las Vegas is known for its hot nightlife. Here are the best gay and lesbian activities in Las Vegas.
By Deana Lawton | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
Is July 26th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 7/26/2008 | Read more »
Starbucks coffee hosts an event on the 3rd Thurs. of every month at the A.M.o.A.-incorporating culture with coffee.
By Audrey Star Josefek | Published 7/25/2008 | Read more »
Is September 19th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
The Hills is MTV's hit reality show and if you want to go as one of the characters from The Hills like Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, and Spencer, Audrina, here are a few suggestions.
By Avis Yarbrough | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
Clay Aiken is the latest male celebrity to come out of the closet. Clay Aiken was the runner up on the second season of American Idol. Even though he lost, he went on to bigger and better things.
By Antihero | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
Is September 22th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 9/22/2008 | Read more »
European folklore can help you create a magical garden.
By AGirlNamedGeorge | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
This amazing city sits on the Adriatic shore and is the most fabulous place to visit, especially if you enjoy architecture and art.
By Louie Jerome | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
After I got engaged, the next year and a half of my life became devoted to my fairy wedding theme. Here is a brief article of what I learned, with some ideas for planning your own fairy wedding.
By Lila E. Stevens | Published 3/14/2007 | Read more »
In the summer of 1979, following a year at London's prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, my career as an acting student came to an end.
By Carl Halling | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
The character of Tinkerbell is probably one of the most recognized around the world. I had a moment to talk to the woman who was the model for Tink.
By Bryan Alaspa | Published 3/3/2007 | Read more »
For those not entirely familiar with the beautifully blonde Holly Madison. She's a model, reality television celebrity and most importantly, Hugh Hefner's number one girl.
By LeighAnn Mohr | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
Peek behind the curtain and laugh along with author Lockhart
By Little Willow | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
Have you ever found yourself watching television or sitting in a movie when you suddenly recognize an actor on screen and realize you've seen him/her many times before but you just can't remember his name?
By John Sanchez | Published 5/11/2007 | Read more »
Not feeling the comatose, forward facing couple that usually gets slapped on top of the wedding cake? Then don't get the usual.
By Sophia S. Mark | Published 5/30/2007 | Read more »
Following my premature exit from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the summer of 1979, I enjoyed a reasonably extended period of success as a professional actor...
By Carl Halling | Published 2/4/2007 | Read more »
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