Caesar & Brutus, Shakespeare & Shaw

Dec 2, 2010 | Theatre

Having spent the last two years researching and writing a novel set in the Roman world, I've naturally spent a great deal of time thinking about Julius Caesar. So it's no surprise that, of the many projects I've been noodling, the first one finished is a...

Macbeth – Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Mar 28, 2009 | Shakespeare - Theatre

There are perhaps three uber-famous speeches in Macbeth, but the one that is most often quoted is the “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” speech. It’s often taken as an existential lament, recited by actors and professors with a deep sorrowful...

Origin of the Capulet-Montague Feud

Mar 28, 2009 | Shakespeare - Theatre

Since the publication of THE MASTER OF VERONA, this site has been reached every single day by someone Googling the terms “Capulet-Montague Feud.” I want the piece to be easy to find, so I’m reposting it here. Enjoy!    Early in 1999 I was directing...