Shakespeare and the Globe: Then and Now

Growing up in Southern Oregon, one of my passions was attending the Oregon Shakespearean Festival in Ashland. It is the oldest theatre in the Western Hemisphere producing the plays of William Shakespeare in repertory, which it has been doing since 1935. It took me a few years to realize that the 3 parts of Henry VI were no a serial. But it was exciting to observe, especially since the theatre was a reproduction of the Globe Theatre in London.

Today's site is Shakespeare and the Globe: Then and Now. It is a detailed site of not only the man and his plays, but also his contemporaries and the times he lived in. The Elizabethan era is second only to the Victorian era in its culture and style (at least in my opinion). At this site you can view everything you wanted to know about Bill, his plays, the theatre which he is most closely associate with. It is possible to take a guided tour of the theatre, via Quick Time. There is a look at the authors of stories that the plays were based on, producers, directors, the actors, or purported actors of his plays. In short this is a well constructed site with a potpourri of information.

Visiting here is a chance to experience the Shakespeare feeling, as I did over 35 years ago. It is a chance to relive fond memories of your favorite play, or your favorite actor or character. Shakespeare does not have to be dry and boring. It can be as lively and exciting as you make it. Visit this site and see what I am talking, ..er..., writing about.

http://shakespeare.eb.com/shakespeare/index2.html

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