Refried Elvis is a swiftly paced parody that packs a Presley punch. With familiar tunes and modern jokes, it’s fun for the whole family. From beginning to end it’s as smart as it is funny, and guaranteed to entertain. I found the acting to be nearly impeccable, as all on stage seemed entirely committed to their characters, actions, and intent. No matter how serious or silly the scene, I found the believability to be there.…
Rawl, Miriam F. "The First Theaters." Calliope, vol. 8, no. 3, Nov. 1997, p. 12. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=prh&AN=9711230498&site=ehost-live. The database source provided includes information about the initial developments of early Greek theaters and the significance of these advancements. It is noted that all early Greek theaters possessed an orchestra, or dancing area, a skene, which was a dressing room, and theatron to provide a viewing area.…
William Shakespeare has come to be known as the world’s greatest playwright, but numerous theories have been proffered that Shakespeare did not in fact write his own plays. Many famous writers including Mark Twain have doubted that given his lack of formal education Shakespeare would have been capable of writing the works he is credited with authoring. Because of the lack of definitive proof, it is very easy to speculate that Shakespeare did not write his own plays. Shakespeare grew up in Stratford upon Avon with a loving mother and father. Shakespeare’s family was not the wealthiest and he was considered a commoner.…
Elizabethan Theatres The Globe Theatre, a London playhouse, was built in 1598 by James Burbage, with the help of his friends and family. Most of Shakespeare's plays, such as “Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and Hamlet,” were first played in this theatre (Alchin). It was burned down in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, and destroyed by the Puritans in 1644 (”Globe Theatre”). A cannon that was fired during a performance caused the thatched roof, made up of straw, to catch fire, destroying the theater in less than two hours. It was rebuilt in the same place with the same design, but this time with a tiled roof.…
The Globe Theatre Julius Caesar was the very first play performed in The Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre was a big building with three rows of seating and a pit in the middle where the plays were performed. The Globe Theatre was represented by the original structure, the fire, and the reconstruction. The Globe Theatre was the most beautiful thing built yet.…
To be noble is a quality that many strive to achieve. Nobility earns not only respect but also gratitude. In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the protagonist, wrestles with whether it is nobler to continue living in his suffering or to die by his own hand in his soliloquy “To be or not to be” (3.1.57). A variety of interpretations of the speech have been presented by different directors; Some who miss the mark entirely others who accurately depict the intent through their choice of expression, their choice of actions as well as their choice of setting. Directors Kenneth Branagh and Franco Zeffirelli present an acute delineation of the original work; however Zeffirelli stays more true to Shakespeare's intent for the scene.…
The Greek theatre was first built in ancient Athens around the 6th century BC. After the victory on the Persians, Athens was rebuild on a grand scale. Magnificent temples arose on the Acropolis. Early theaters were built on a temporary wooden structure on a hillside or slopes that would be able to support the seats and allow the audience to hear and see what was going on the staged. They were open-air and most often shaped like a bowl.…
One of the greatest playwrights of all time was William Shakespeare. He, like many famous individuals, was not terribly popular when he lived. He wrote more than 30 plays and did many other works as well. The plays he wrote captivated the audience, and told story's like no other. He built his own theater, and used the money he got from it, to buy his family the second largest estate in Stratford.…
There are many differences from the Elizabethan world of William Shakespeare to modern America. His plays have been performed over and over again for about 500 years, but people still find pleasure in them. There are also many similarities of theater from then to now. Actors, audiences and views of the production of the plays are all very comparable to way back in Shakespeare day. Actors in Shakespeare's day were seen at a very low rank.…
The theatre was a public entertainment spot where all could enter for just a penny. Theatres were usually amphitheaters with no seats in the lower sections. Consequently, the poor would reside for a show in those areas. The privleged would sit in upper levels due to the blockage from the sun and the less crowded conditions. The wealthy could also purchase cushions to provide comfort while sitting through a lengthy show, like most plays were in Shakespeare’s time.…
The point of this production demonstrates that true friendship conquers all obstacles. At times trivial, problems can cause schisms in lifelong relationships. Demonstrations of companionship can surpass these problems. Many elements in this production allow the audience to focus on the central message of this play. The first element of theatre the audience sees is the set.…
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” –William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare is known as an incredible writer and actor.…
Shakespeare has been known as one of the greatest play writers to ever apply a quill to the pad however, what if his legacy was nothing but a smeared ink of a lie to us all. For decades the authenticity of this famous play write has been on the tip of the worlds tongue. Many names have come about as the real Shakespeare such as William Stanley, Francis Bacon, and the most famous Edward De Vere. Many books, movies and articles were made trying to justify the real Shakespeare. Decades later, the claims are still sparking high emotion among the literary community.…
Annotated Bibliography Bloom, Harold. " Othello." New Haven, US: Yale University Press (2005): 259. ProQuest ebrary. Web.…
Despite the struggle that William Shakespeare endured throughout his life he still managed to become an influential historian, and become successful regardless of his financial, family and career problems. He had a very different childhood than most think he had, and growing up in the Elizabethan era wasn’t the easiest for him either. He took the word success to a whole new level in his time and left a huge impact on the world of theatre as a whole. Shakespeare has been known for his strong writing skills and famous plays, poems and sonnets but behind those famous pieces is a short lived life of endeavors. Throughout his short and difficult life, Shakespeare wrote several collections of plays and poetry that focused on topics that involving the Elizabethan Age which influenced his writings, significantly changed how dramatic performances were received and has had a significant impact on today’s culture.…