Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Laertus (Polemarchus'...

The Villa of the Mysteries is a well-preserved suburban Roman villa, famous for the series of frescos in one room, which are usually thought to show the initiation of a young woman into a Greco-Roman mystery cult. These are now probably...

Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Juliet asks the Friar for help, he gives her a sleeping...

Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo and Juliet must part after the night they spent...

The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...

Actor Jay Saighal explains in simple terms the details of an actor's job: what they do, who they work with, and what skills every good actor should have.

This film is an introduction to the world of Commedia dell'Arte. Learn about all of the stock characters in Commedia, the masked and the unmasked, their status, their physical shapes and their characters. This film was made from a two...

Where are you going? It’s a places song to teach English locations in cities and towns! Sing and learn the question “Where are you going?” and answer, “I’m going to the grocery store / school / park / hospital / beach / movie theatre /...

Ancient Greek theatre is often problematic because of its use of language, director Polly Findlay talks about her approach to this in the 2012 production of Antigone. This video includes interviews with Christopher Eccleston, Michael...

The theatre of Assos in Asia Minor in Turkey, It was discovered that the theatre which had been set up on the south slope of the ancient city across Lesbos was destroyed during an earthquake. The theatre with 2500 people capacity had...

What does it take to be a dresser in the theatre? Quick changes happen backstage at the theatre when an actor comes off stage from one scene and then quickly has to go back on stage for the next scene in a different costume. Watch some...

This video explores the emotional and intellectual structure of the English language through an analysis of Shakespeare's "To be or not to be" soliloquy. The teacher guides the viewer through a whispering exercise, highlighting the...

Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. The scene is set, the...

Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet plots to kill his...

Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet meets the ghost...

Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's sonnets to a lady are discussed. This video is part 5 of the series 'Understanding...

Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's family and early life and schooling. His subsequent marriage to Ann Hathaway after which he...

Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet rejects Ophelia...

The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Lago plies Cassio with alcohol and Cassio becomes difficult and starts to fight, he is subsequently stripped of his...

No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video discusses...

This video is a vocal exercise tutorial for teachers to improve their projection, articulation, and breathing techniques. The exercises include stretching, humming, yawning, and articulation drills to help teachers speak clearly and...

Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Lady Macbeth recieves a letter from her husband telling her about what they said. She wants to kill the King so that she...