When last we saw Theater, it was just making its way back in the West, by sneaking a little drama into the Easter mass. In today's episode, we're talking about Hrotsvitha, the cool 10th century nun from Lower Saxony who was maybe the...

This week, we're headed back to India to learn about the all night dance shows that culminate in killing a Demon (metaphorically): Kathakali! This form arose in the Kerala region of India, and tells traditional Indian stories, but with...

Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...

This week, we're headed back to England to learn about Sentimental Comedies. They weren't that funny, but they were definitely sentimental. The people of England were shaking off the Restoration hangover, and bawdy plays no longer had a...

In which Mike delves into the theater of ancient Rome. It wasn't all gladiators and Christian-killing, you know. There was theater, too. Roman drama drew heavily on Greek drama. So heavily, in fact, that many of the stories and...

Welcome to Crash Course Theater with Mike Rugnetta! In this, our inaugural week, we're going to ask the two classic questions about theater. 1.What is theater? And 2. Is it spelled -re or -er? Well, there's a clue to question two in the...

Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”



This poignant line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly captures the inner desires of a group of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and...

Broadway actors Bryce Pinkham (a stage and screen actor best known for originating the role of Monty Navarro in the Broadway production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) and Lucas Caleb Rooney (known for The Drop,...

Howcast - Check out part 84 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "The Set Up" with this online demo.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fears of the greatest threat to Europe and the world’s security and relative peace since the second world war.In the immediate aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s attempts to invade Russia’s neighbour,...

Go behind the scenes at the world’s largest collection of film, video and sound recordings at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Virginia with Darley Newman.

Pupil outcome: I can understand and compare attitudes towards the theatre. Key learning points: - Shakespeare’s plays were performed at the Globe, which was and still is playing, at the South Bank in London - The South Bank was full of...

Discover the fascinating journey of how movies have been preserved over the past century and continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

In this video, Nova takes the viewers on an adventure to learn about the magic of the theater. Exploring the different roles and genres in theater, Nova explains how plays are created and performed live. The video also introduces the...

Tom Thomas, Simka and Nolik decide to put on a shadow play and Nolik wants to play the brave and tall hunter. Unfortunately he is too small for the part… until he learns how to change the size of his shadow!

Discover Shanghai’s rich Art Deco history, from the Grand Theatre to the iconic Paramount ballroom.<br/>

Step into 'Why Is Petra So Famous?' to explore the secrets of this ancient city carved from rock! A quick, awe-inspiring journey to the past, perfect for young adventurers.

Explore the multifaceted narrative of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," often seen as his farewell to theater. This introductory video delves into the play's thematic richness, from its allegorical ties to theater to its reflections on...

Use your hands to make animals shadows and amuse your little ones tonight. Look through the video to see how to put your hands together to make shadows look like the following animals: elephant, deer, chicken, bird, crocodile...

This video segment highlights Shakespeare's skillful use of language through puns, innuendos, and satire in "Hamlet," particularly examining the dual roles played by characters who must be both actors and observers within the story. It...

This video explores one of Hamlet's soliloquies, offering insights into its complex emotional and psychological dimensions. The analysis highlights the soliloquy's dramatic shifts in tone and the protagonist's introspective monologue,...

This video explores a pivotal moment in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet devises a plan to confirm Claudius's guilt through a theatrical performance. It delves into the historical context of the era, explaining how...

This video analyzes Hamlet's fierce criticism of Gertrude's marriage to Claudius in Act 3, likening her actions to prostitution—a common metaphor in Shakespeare's time for moral degradation. It contextualizes the symbolism within the...