Avalanche 8 – ORIGIN OF THE FEUD

May 4, 2012 | Books - Shakespeare - Theatre

Longtime readers of this blog will certainly recognize the centerpiece of this collection – my take on the origin of the Capulet-Montague feud which led to the writing of THE MASTER OF VERONA. But I've gone much further in this collection of essays,...

Avalanche 7 – TOMORROW & TOMORROW

May 2, 2012 | Shakespeare - Theatre

My wife and I have penned several short essays on Shakespeare's MACBETH. Fans of this blog will recognize a couple – our take on the famous Tomorrow & Tomorrow speech has long been a staple here. But we've expanded on that piece, along with several...

HER MAJESTY’S WILL cover!!!!

Apr 3, 2012 | Books - Publishing - Shakespeare

Thanks to the wonderful Rob McLean for bringing to life an image I've had in my head for over two years. Thanks to Paul Metreyeon for taking the photo. Thanks to Elizabeth MacDougald for the dress. The model shall remain nameless until I have permission from his...

EVE OF IDES aftermath

Mar 15, 2012 | Shakespeare - Theatre

Home again after a whirlwind tour on the East Coast with my friend, Director Rick Sordelet. He helmed our reading on Monday night of EVE OF IDES, my play about Caesar and Brutus the night before the assassination. It was honestly a smashing success, beyond my dreams....