This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 27 April 2008

A rundown of the upcoming week's events at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. This edition covers the week of 27 April 2008.
File Size: 5.5 MB. Running Time: 3 minutes, 54 seconds.

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 27 April 2008

Blackfrairs Backstage Pass: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, American Shakespeare Center on Tour Piercing Eloquence Tour actors Chris Seiler (Shylock), Ellen Adair (Portia), Alisa Ledyard (Jessica), and Scot Carson (Antonio) join ASC Director of Mission and Mary Baldwin College Shakespeare Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen in a thoughtful, reflective examination of the ASC's current production of Henry V. Discussions center on the challenges of performing a play criticized by some as being antisemitic.
File Size: 21.4 MB, Running Time: 46 minutes, 26 seconds.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: HENRY V

Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen, American Shakespeare Center Director of Mission and Professor of English at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA, delivers a pre-show lecture before a live audience at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse. In a thoughtful, personal look at Henry V, Dr. Cohen reminisces on the play's significant role in shaping not only his views on Shakespeare, but als the formation of the American Shakespeare Center, itself. Cohen further takes issues with scholars who dismiss the play at mere "pageant." This lecture was recorded on 17 April 2008.
File Size: 20.3 MB, Running Time: 43:58.

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: HENRY V

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 20 April 2008

A rundown of the upcoming week's events at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. This edition covers the week of 20 April 2008.
File Size: 5 MB. Running Time: 3 minutes, 33 seconds.

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 20 April 2008

Blackfrairs Backstage Pass: HENRY V

In this edition of the Blackfriars Backstage Pass, American Shakespeare Center on Tour Piercing Eloquence Tour actors Evan Hoffmann (Henry V), Ellen Adair (Katherine), Chris Johnston (Dauphin), and Daniel Kennedy (Pistol) join ASC Director of Mission and Mary Baldwin College Shakespeare Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen in a fun, reflective examination of the ASC's current production of Henry V. Discussions center on the the evolution of the play on the road, language, and characterization.
File Size: 18.7 MB, Running Time: 40 minutes, 35 seconds.

Blackfriars Backstage Pass: HENRY V

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 13 April 2008

A rundown of the upcoming week's events at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. This edition covers the week of 13 April 2008.
File Size: 6.6 MB. Running Time: 4 minutes, 42 seconds.

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 13 April 2008

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen, American Shakespeare Center Director of Mission and Professor of English at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA, delivers a pre-show lecture before a live audience at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse. From antisemitism, to comedy, to Shakespeare's real-life connections to the play, Dr. Cohen offers thoughtful, insightful look at The Merchant of Venice. This lecture was recorded on 10 April 2008.
File Size: 15.6 MB, Running Time: 33:50.

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Colleen Kelly, ASC Director of Education and Research, steps in for Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen to deliver a a pre-show lecture before a live audience at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. From the use of violence as humor to dealing with the "problem" nature of the play's seemingly sexist themes, Colleen takes a passionate, spirited look at one of Shakespeare's most popular – and controversial – comedies, The Taming of the Shrew. This lecture was recorded on 3 April 2008.
File Size: 16.7 MB, Running Time: 36:07.

Doctor Ralph Reveals All: The Taming of the Shrew

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 6 April 2008

A rundown of the upcoming week's events at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. This edition covers the week of 6 April 2008.
File Size: 6.2 MB. Running Time: 4 minutes, 25 seconds.

This Week at the Blackfriars: Week of 6 April 2008