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Madeleine L'Engle
For Madeleine L’Engle, the starry night sky sparked profound questions about life, the universe, and her place in it. Inspired by science and spirituality, her extraordinary works of fiction have captured the hearts and minds of millions.
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The Stratford Bard: William Shakespeare
Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.
Great Big Story
Khary Payton: The Dynamic Voice Behind Cyborg, Rafiki, and Aqualad
Step into the vibrant world of voice actor Khary Payton, known for his iconic roles as Cyborg, Rafiki, Aqualad, and more. Khary takes us behind the scenes of his energetic and diverse voice acting career, sharing anecdotes about playing...
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William Shakespeare: Biography
Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.
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Macbeth 1.7 Imagery: Trumpets, Cherubims, Vaulting
Explore Shakespeare's intricate use of imagery and metaphor in Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth, as Davina and Ralph dissect the moral complexities surrounding Duncan's murder. Delve into Shakespeare's evocative portrayal of Duncan's virtues as...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Harlot
This video explores the profound etymology of the word "harlot" within the context of Shakespeare's play, as it appears in a poignant inquiry by Portia in "Julius Caesar." The video also delves into how Shakespeare uses the geographical...
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Hamlet 1.2 Interview with Claudius, Gertrude, and Hamlet
In this video, characters from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" appear in a modern-day interview setting, discussing the complex familial and political dynamics following King Hamlet's death. Hamlet, Gertrude, and Claudius navigate their altered...
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Hamlet 1.2 Hamlet's Depression
In this video, we analyze Hamlet's mental state in act 1, scene 2. Hamlet seems deeply depressed, wishing to dissolve and vanish due to his profound despair, and contemplating suicide, which he refrains from due to religious...
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Hamlet 1.2 Frailty and Women/Opinion of Gertrude
In this transcript, Hamlet transitions from contemplating his father's death to reflecting on his parents' love, ultimately fixating on his mother Gertrude's short-lived grief. This leads to one of Shakespeare's most famous lines,...
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Hamlet 1.2 Discussion of Hamlet's Soliloquy
Hamlet's soliloquy is a work of dramatic artistry, blending intense emotional exploration with philosophical reflection, effectively transforming the play into a psychological tragedy. This soliloquy showcases Hamlet's internal...
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Hamlet 1.1 Interview with Horatio and Marcellus
This video explores the characters of Horatio and Marcellus from Shakespeare's, "Hamlet" by interviewing the actors in character and showcasing excerpts from the stage performance.
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Rediscovering the Glass Armonica, The Forgotten Sound of History
Explore the enchanting world of the glass armonica, an 18th-century invention by Benjamin Franklin, and its unique music.
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ASL Signs for Community Helpers | Volunteer Signs
This video is part 3 in our Public Services series and all about signs for people who volunteer in the community. Whether you volunteer in your local food bank, nursing home, museum, voting polls, animal shelter or somewhere else, we...
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Lorraine Hansberry
The first African-American woman to have a play staged on Broadway, Lorraine Hansberry was a writer who broke down racial and gender barriers.
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How to Read Shakespeare
“How to Read Shakespeare” explains how to read a Shakespearean play.
Tom Nicholas
Hegemony - WTF? Introduction to Gramsci and cultural hegemony
In this introduction to Gramsci and his neomarxist theory of hegemony, in particular cultural hegemony, I explore this concept which has been hugely influential in contemporary social theory, political theory and cultural theory....
Tom Nicholas
Postdramatic Theatre - WTF?
A brief introduction to postdramatic and postmodern theatre as first theorised by Hans Theis Lehmann. The first in a series in which I briefly (and, hopefully, accessibly) introduce some core academic concepts and ideas. In this first...
Tom Nicholas
Dramaturgy - WTF? An introduction to dramaturgy and the dramaturg in theatre
Although originating in the dramatic theatre or narrative theatre, dramaturgy is an increasingly useful notion for describing the affective journey an audience goes on while watching a play or performance. In episode four of What the...
Learn French With Alexa
How to pronounce TH in French
Alexa teaches you how to pronounce "TH" in French.
Jack Rackam
Musical Theatre's Most Iconic Duo | The Life & Times of Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan was one of those kids that made everyone hate themselves because while his friends were learning how to carry the one, he composed an anthem about weeping for Jerusalem on the shores of Babylon and he could play all of...
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Al Pacino's Looking For Richard - Context
Did you know that Al Pacino is a serious Shakespearean actor? Before he became a household name as ‘The Godfather’, Pacino’s first love was stage acting. Having played Richard III on stage in the 1970s, Pacino developed a passion for...
Nature League
Exploring Nature In Other Disciplines | Compilation
Brit Garner presents a compilation of videos from Nature League's "Nature+" series, in which she explores nature in the context of other disciplines like diplomacy, engineering, and the performing arts.
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School Signs in ASL | Class Signs
Hey Signers! This is video 1 of 2 covering school signs. In this video specifically we're coving class signs. If you want to be an A+ student, but sure to subscribe to our channel to keep up with all things ASL
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A Deaf Perspective | 2-3 | Deaf Entertainment
Sarah| a Deaf teacher| talks about several different forms of Deaf entertainment and media.