Tag Archives: Shakespeare

Candida

Posted on August 18, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I saw my first play in a while (going through withdrawal after leaving DC). It was CalShakes production of George Bernard Shaw’s Candida. I enjoyed it very much. It took me a little while to get into it, but … Continue reading →

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The Verona Project

Posted on July 14, 2011 by djnpub

I got together with the old crew for a California Shakespeare outing for the first time in quite a while. They even convinced Jeff to come along. This was CalShakes production of a new play, The Verona Project. This was … Continue reading →

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The Merchant of Venice

Posted on June 23, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I saw the final play of my DC adventure, and my final play in this year’s Shakespeare Theatre Company season, [The Most Excellent History of] The Merchant of Venice. Upon seeing this, I was reminded of why it is … Continue reading →

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Titus Andronicus in CA

Posted on June 14, 2011 by djnpub

During a quick trip back to CA to interview for my new job, I rescheduled the first play of the California Shakespeare Theater’s season that I had missed the previous week. This was Titus Andronicus, which was the first time … Continue reading →

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The Comedy of Errors

Posted on February 24, 2011 by djnpub

I had another enjoyable evening of Shakespeare at the Folger Theatre with The Comedy of Errors. It was fun and fast and it started with an unusual device of the purported director of the Worcestershire Mask and Wig Society showing … Continue reading →

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Cymbeline

Posted on February 10, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I experienced another great night of Shakespeare in DC, with STC’s production of Cymbeline at the Lansburgh Theatre. Initially the story summary (falsely sullied virtue of a virtuous wife, etc) didn’t excite me, and I had a little difficulty … Continue reading →

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Henry VIII

Posted on November 4, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I again took advantage of the rich Shakespeare offerings in DC and saw the rarely performed The Life of King Henry VIII at the Folger Theatre, one of my favorite venues. Hard to believe this was my 10th Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing in CA

Posted on October 15, 2010 by djnpub

After a busy vacation week that started at Arlington National Cemetery, and included the White House and the Washington Monument, I ended with a wonderful production of Much Ado About Nothing at CalShakes. Because I had to change my ticket … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Posted on September 30, 2010 by djnpub

Tonight I saw the first play of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2010-2011 season, All’s Well That Ends Well. The cast included well know actress Marsha Mason. It was a very nice production. It also included baritone voiced British actor Paxton … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night

Posted on September 2, 2010 by djnpub

Another great night of Shakespeare in DC. This evening I saw the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Twelfth Night. It was this year’s Free For All production. Instead of my usual seat, I was in the front row of the … Continue reading →

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