Commonwealth Shakespeare on Boston Common: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
I saw Commonwealth Shakespeare do A Midsummer Night's Dream almost 20 years ago. The script hasn't changed. What has?
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I’m Back, and I’m Bringing Joy
I may have always hoped for it, but 20 years ago I'd never have imagined that I'd be recognized.
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Happy Shakespeare Day, one and all! This year, I won’t be online much, as I’ve been invited to speak at the assisted living facility where my wife works. In other words, a room full of people whose average age is 95! I’ve already been once, and they liked it enough to ask for more. I’ll … Continue reading Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
I Knew Him Well, Horatio
Whenever I'd hear, "Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him well, Horatio," I'd cringe a little bit. That's not the line! At least, so I thought...
Bardic – Your Daily Shakespeare Cryptogram game!
From the geek that brought you Bardle it's Bardic, the new Daily Shakespeare Cryptogram game!
Review: Hamnet (Movie)
In my opinion? The more you know about Shakespeare the less you're going to like Hamnet. But go see it for Jessie Buckley alone.
Twelfth Night On PBS (Leaving Soon!)
We all knew that the 2025 Shakespeare In The Park is available to stream for free on PBS, right? What are you waiting for?
Holiday Shakespeare Gifts Guide 2025
Looking for a gift for the Shakespeare Geek in your life? I've got you covered, and twenty years of experience to back it up.
Review: Bard’s Arcana Kickstarter Shakespeare Tarot
Journey back with me, friends, to this Reddit post from two years ago, announcing Bard’s Arcana, a Kickstarter project to produce a Shakespeare Tarot Card deck. I commented at the time, noting my continuing quest to add a Shakespeare Tarot to my collection. Though a few have been printed over the years, they almost always … Continue reading Review: Bard’s Arcana Kickstarter Shakespeare Tarot
Ink & Roses Chapter 5 – By Candle & By Quill
Theatres padlocked, purse empty, crown trampled. Will stares at Kit and wonders which of them is more caged—poet or player. 🎭🕯️ New chapter of #InkAndRoses is live—read before the rats become your only audience.