Reflection My reaction to this scene from Shakespeare’s The Tempest Act 2, Scene 2 was simple: it was racist and I couldn’t understand a word they were saying. It makes sense considering Shakespeare wrote in a unique language back in the 16th Century. But as a modern audience that speaks in a simplistic and straightforwardContinue reading “The Tempest 2023”
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Medieval Feminism; the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Project 2)
For my first half paper I wrote for this class, I wrote all about toxic masculinity in medieval literature. The summary was problems with men and “manly” thinking basically. An issue with my paper, just like medieval literature as a whole, I completely ignored women. I figured the only just way to rectify this situationContinue reading “Medieval Feminism; the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Project 2)”
Shakesaudio: Measure for Measure and Henry IV part 2
Today I have audio for you from our two most recent performances: January’s Measure for Measure, directed by Mark Hulse, and February’s Henry IV part 2, directed by Richard LeComte. Measure for Measure Henry IV part 2
Shakespearean Boogaloo!
On Thursday, Feb 15, 7:30pm at the Tuscaloosa Cultural Arts Center (http://cac.tuscarts.org/contactus.php), Improbable Fictions will present a staged reading of Shakespeare’s Henry IV part 2, Shakespearean Boogaloo, directed by Richard LeComte, (richard.lecomte@ua.edu). Free and open to the public. We’re still casting for this reading, so if you’re interested in participating, contact Richard soon!
IF’s Spring 2018 Season and Casting Call!
We’re still casting for all shows, so feel free to reach out to Nic Helms (nrhelms@ua.edu) or any of our directors if you’d like to participate! Thursday, Jan 18, 7:30pm at 205 Gorgas Library, a staged reading of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, directed by Mark Hulse (mchulse@crimson.ua.edu). Thursday, Feb 15, 7:30pm at the Tuscaloosa Cultural ArtsContinue reading “IF’s Spring 2018 Season and Casting Call!”
Cry Havoc!
If you get a spare 30 minutes (during a drive or run, perhaps), listen to the most recent Folger Shakespeare Library podcast: http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/war-stephan-wolfert Stephan Wolfert’s work with veterans and Shakespeare is worth talking about for many reasons, but one stands out as relevant to my own work on Shakespeare and mindreading. Wolfert notes that in decades of work with Shakespeare’s plays, he’sContinue reading “Cry Havoc!”
IF presents Titia Andronica
If you missed our staged reading on Sep 21, fear not! You can find the audio from the event here: Apologies for the background noise at the start. It dies down once the performance begins. On Thursday, Sep 21 at 7:30pm, at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, Improbable Fictions will present a staged reading ofContinue reading “IF presents Titia Andronica”
Improbable Fictions’ 2017-18 Season
Fall 2017 casting calls! If you’re interested in reading for Titia Andronica, please contact Erin Hildebrand (eahildebrand@crimson.ua.edu) and Courtney Parker (caparker4@crimson.ua.edu). If you’re interested in reading for Samson Agonistes, please contact Nic Helms (nrhelms@ua.edu). If you’re interested in reading archival World War I materials at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, please contact Deborah Parker (parkerburch@comcast.net). CastingContinue reading “Improbable Fictions’ 2017-18 Season”
Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth!
IF presents Shakespeare’s *Antony and Cleopatra*, April 24
On Monday, April 24th at 7:30pm at the Tuscaloosa Cultural Arts Center, Improbable Fictions will present Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. Pre-show music begins at 7:10pm. As always, IF events are free and open to the public. The Facebook Event (The IF event will not star Sara Bernhardt as Cleopatra. Apologies.)
Sprockets and Springes 