by JK Clarke While there’s nothing wrong with the trend of altering classical theater with a modern or minimalist slant, the downside is the infrequency with which newer, younger audiences get to see full-fledged, straightforward versions. Consequently, a...
Model Leadership – Henry V
This is the fourth and final in a series of four reviews of Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, now playing at The Brooklyn Academy of Music and presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ohio State University. Click through for reviews of the other...
Part II – Henry IV’s...
This is the third in a series of four reviews of Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, now playing at The Brooklyn Academy of Music and presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ohio State University. Click through for reviews of the other plays in the...
Henry IV, Part I – RSC at BAM
by JK Clarke This is the second in a series of four reviews of Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, now playing at The Brooklyn Academy of Music and presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ohio State University. Click through for reviews of the other...
RSC’s Richard II Wows at BAM
Note: This is the first in a series of four reviews of Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, now playing at The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ohio State University. Click through for reviews of the other plays in...
The Great Cycle of Kings at BAM
by JK Clarke An incredible thing is happening this month at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). In conjunction with Ohio State University, BAM is presenting the Royal Shakespeare Company’s four productions of what’s come to be known as Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings...
Twelfth Night: Amped!
by JK Clarke One of the many things makes Twelfth Night—arguably Shakespeare’s best comedy—so special is that it’s hard to screw it up. It’s a fast-flowing, humorous play with great beats: it sells itself. Naturally there are some productions far superior to others, but...
