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Is this the promised end?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

No, it’s not. Sunday’s matinee is over and the light towers have been demolished, but we’re not done thinking about King Lear. We’re doing a postmortem of the production in Thursdays’ class (we’re enjoying a much-needed break today) but right now, I’d … Continue reading →

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Our preparation stands/ In expectation of them

Posted on April 4, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

As much as I regret not finding time to post an update until just now, there’s something deliciously satisfying about returning to my blog after the madness of tech week to finally announce that THIS IS IT. We’re here. Tonight … Continue reading →

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Fit for your o’er-looking

Posted on March 26, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Our official trailer:

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Dissolutions of ancient amities

Posted on March 24, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

As we near April, my dramaturgical duties have been evolving from collecting ideas and images into more concrete, production-related responsibilities. These include: observing rehearsals and going over notes with my director; running lines with actors and discussing character choices; shamelessly … Continue reading →

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Soon may I hear and see him!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Two weeks of rehearsals to go, and here’s our official production poster:

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Sonnet 66

Posted on March 21, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself, and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, … Continue reading →

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Most choice, forsaken

Posted on February 26, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

So my idea of procrastination this semester is finding amusing King Lear tidbits, videos and images online. Most of the silly ones I share with my class on Facebook, but I found something really illuminating on youtube just now, and … Continue reading →

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I do remember now

Posted on January 31, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

I read King Lear for the first time my senior year of high school, but I wasn’t unfamiliar with the story. It was one of the favorites in my illustrated book of Shakespeare stories, watered down, prose versions of the … Continue reading →

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Where learned you this, fool?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Now that I’m settled in for my final undergraduate semester, I decided to reflect once more on all my England adventure. I have lots of material to sift through — seven King Lear recordings, at least 10 prompt books, pages … Continue reading →

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Proverbs of Hell

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

The fox provides for himself, but God provides for the lion. Think in the morning, Act in the noon, Eat in the evening, Sleep in the night. He who has suffered you to impose on him knows you. As the … Continue reading →

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