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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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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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Thou hadst little wit in thy bald crown, when thou gavest thy golden one away

Posted on March 19, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Speaking of crowns…I saw this artifact while visiting the British Museum over winter break, but I couldn’t get a good picture. I found one while revisiting Iron Age England research just now, and I found out that this crown was … Continue reading →

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Crowned with rank fumiter and furrow-weeds

Posted on March 19, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

The perfect remedy for Spring Break coma? A barrage of rehearsals. King Lear goes up in less than a month, which means our production class will be attending rehearsals, and we’ll be using more class time to run scenes. Today, we did … Continue reading →

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A serviceable villain

Posted on March 5, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

I’m blogging in defense of Oswald, whom I consider to be the most undervalued, underrated, ignored, misrepresented character in the entire play. Goneril, Regan, Edmund — they’re rightfully condemned by readers and audiences. Sure, in some adaptations they’re more human or … 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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What is your study?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by MaeganWritesOn

Between yesterday’s workshop and today’s lesson, the 40-ish King Lear students can speak, move, even fight Shakespeare. Or at least we know a bit more about how to do those things well. Last night, we all attended a two hour … Continue reading →

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