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Deciphering Shakespearean Plays: Intent vs. Interpretation

Explore the essence of Shakespearean plays through the lens of playwright intent versus director concept. Discover how subtle changes can transform classic narratives, characters, and settings. Unravel the mystery behind the cursed play Macbeth, folklore, and legend. Immerse yourself in the magical world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the tragic love tale of Romeo & Juliet. Enrich your theater knowledge with insights into the creative process and the cultural significance of Shakespeare's works.

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Deciphering Shakespearean Plays: Intent vs. Interpretation

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

  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnFHtx9Lb8g

  3. PLAYWRIGHT’S INTENTHOW THE PLAYWRIGHT ENVISIONED IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPFYdqqL0vc&index=28&list=PLAFC5D137D5A41017

  4. DIRECTOR’S CONCEPTDIRECTOR CHANGES THE TIME PERIOD OR SETTING, WHICH CAUSES CHANGE TO THE COSTUMES, PROPS, AND SET. THE ORIGINAL DIALOGUE DOES NOT CHANGE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZqxOb2tJIo

  5. Based on the story…the core elements, such as the plot, the themes, and the main characters, serve as representations of themselves. THE LITTLE MERMAID https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGWheXWmZTU WARM BODIES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07s-cNFffDM

  6. REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzVyqiskpMk

  7. GNOMEO & JULIET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3_5nEAM7yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwajSVAV0zc

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

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

  10. AS YOU LIKE IT

  11. Find Shakespeare &The Royal Theatre

  12. HAMLET

  13. THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

  14. THE TEMPEST

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

  16. HAMLET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRwEQj2qZ5g

  17. Playwright’s Intent vs. Director’s Concept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6gh_aT8N8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F39CYBE6-Kg

  18. Based on… DISNEY’S THE LION KING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYheFyrahng

  19. TO BE OR NOT TO BE… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA7lv1SDzno

  20. RSC… • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvPdWcCHkxM

  21. MACBETH:THE SCOTTISH PLAY

  22. CLIFFNOTES VERSION… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBp-2fAbiU

  23. Playwright’s Intent vs. Director’s Concept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slhAKZ0GcmM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1urw2cGpMXs&index=8&list=PLv9PVC3o-UogjEWviQVouRw98n6DqzuRz

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KYbT1lhKho&index=45&list=PLAFC5D137D5A41017

  28. Reduced Shakespeare Co. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQk4Y6Q69u8

  29. Based on… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReS4AdDgqV8

  30. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

  31. MSND in 3.5 minutes… • https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/midsummer-nights-dream

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Director’s Concept (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYknOe7OluE

  35. The Suite Life of Zack & CodyA MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxiEJoloTSc @3:10

  36. Dr. Who meets Shakespeare http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2cukoh_dr-who-s03e02-the-shakespeare-code_tv

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