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The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Interview: Petruchio and Kate
This video captures the immediate post-wedding experiences of Petruchio and Kate from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on their arrival at Petruchio's household. The discussion highlights the couple's interaction with...
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The Concert Violinist Playing for LA_s Homeless in Skid Row
Explore how Street Symphony brings live music and storytelling to those impacted by homelessness and incarceration in Los Angeles, bridging divides through the power of music.
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets
This video provides an engaging discussion of the intense family conflict at the heart of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically focusing on Act 1, Scene 1. The video features a simulated studio interaction among characters from...
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The Trombone and the Cows, A Dairy Farmer's Unusual Concert Audience
Discover how Ed, a dairy farmer in Live Oak, Florida, uses his trombone to connect with and soothe his herd of cows.
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview with Macduff and Malcolm
This video delves into Macbeth's emotional turmoil as he faces the realization that he cannot escape his fate. Through analyzing his metaphorical comparison to a trapped bear and his defiant resolve to confront his adversaries, viewers...
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Macbeth 5.2 Interview: Angus and Caithness
This video provides a detailed analysis of key characters in Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on Thanes Angus and Caithness as they discuss their roles and perspectives on the unfolding events. It explores the...
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Macbeth 4.3 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
This video delves into Act 4, Scene 3 of "Macbeth," showcasing a pivotal moment as Malcolm and Macduff, in England, discuss their plans and test loyalties before deciding to confront Macbeth. The dialogue explores themes of power,...
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Macbeth 3.1 Word Nerd: List
This video delves into the etymology of the word "list" as used in "Macbeth." The video explains the transition of this term from describing physical boundaries to its metaphorical use in literature, illustrating Shakespeare's play on...
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Macbeth 1.1 What the Critics Say
This video explores the varying interpretations of the supernatural elements in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" among different literary critics across centuries. It highlights the debates between critics like Samuel Johnson, who criticized the...
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Macbeth 1.1 Interview: The Witches
This video introduces the themes and supernatural elements of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with a lively discussion involving the play's main characters. Hosted by Davina, the episode promises to be an engaging exploration of ambition,...
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4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
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Angel and Dren, Twin DJs shaping the night with their beats
Explore the journey of twin DJs, Angel and Dren, from Bronx roots to spinning tracks worldwide.
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Plebeians
This episode explores the immediate aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the public's reaction through a modern-day focus group format. Viewers are given a unique insight into the thoughts and feelings of ordinary...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Historical Reference: Julian Calendar
This video provides an insightful analysis of a specific scene in Shakespeare's play where characters discuss the positioning of celestial bodies, reflecting the historical understanding of astronomy. It explores how knowledge of the...
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The Unlikely Tour, Jimi Hendrix Opens for The Monkees
Discover the bizarre tale of Jimi Hendrix's brief stint as The Monkees' opening act in 1967.
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Word Nerd: Stale
This video delves into the etymology and evolving usage of the word "stale." The video highlights Shakespeare’s clever play on words in "Julius Caesar," where "stale" is used metaphorically to describe the devaluation of oaths through...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Historical Reference: Clothing Rules
This segment explores Shakespeare's use of contemporary references to connect with his audience, using the example of plebeians wearing "night caps" during the Lupercal ceremony. It illustrates how Shakespeare blends historical elements...
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Hamlet 1.5 Why It's Cool
In this scene, Hamlet receives the mission to avenge his father's untimely death—a murder that deprived the elder Hamlet of last rites, adding a layer of religious and ethical complexity to the act of revenge. This encounter not only...
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Hamlet 1.5 What the Critics Say
Shakespeare's realistic portrayal of the ghost in Hamlet was unique and likely unexpected compared to the traditional theatrical ghosts that were more fantastical and less emotionally nuanced. This video also touches on new historicism,...
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Hamlet 1.5 The Ghost Speaks
The ghost hints at its origins and state, with references to tormenting flames suggesting purgatory to Shakespeare's contemporary audience. This aligns with Catholic views of a transitional state where souls of sinners are purified...
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Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: "Eternal Blazon"
The ghost uses the term "eternal blazon", which has a connection to heraldry and can be metaphorically extended to depict the afterlife. This video dives into these ideas and use of imagery. It also further explores Shakespeare's...
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Hamlet 1.3 Why It's Cool
This scene introduces us to the family of Polonius, one of the king's most crucial advisors, and his children Laertes and Ophelia, presenting a parallel family dynamic to Hamlet's own. Laertes warns Ophelia about the uncertainties of her...
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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Spectacle in a Play
A video entitled "Spectacle in a Play" which examines visual and audio spectacle in a play, using William Shakespeare's The Tempest as an example.