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Hrotsvitha, Hildegard, and the Nun who Resurrected Theater: Crash Course Theater #9
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...
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All Night Demon Dance Party - Kathakali: Crash Course Theater #24
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...
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Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play: Crash Course Theater #10
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...
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England's Sentimental Theater: Crash Course Theater #26
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...
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Roman Theater with Plautus, Terence, and Seneca: Crash Course Theater #6
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...
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What Is Theater? Crash Course Theater #1
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...
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Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson: Crash Course Theater #15
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....
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The Magic of the Theater: Exploring the World of Plays and Performances
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...
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Introduction to "The Tempest"
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...
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How to Make Animals Shadow Puppets
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...
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Hamlet 2.2 Why It's Cool - Language and Plays on Words
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...
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Hamlet 2.2 Why It's Cool - A Real Actor's Soliloquy
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,...
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Hamlet 2.2 The Play Within the Play
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...
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Hamlet 3.4 Dig Deeper: Prostitution in Elizabethan England
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...
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Dancing for his Life
Ahmad Juday, a Syrian refugee, risked his life for his passion for dance and found freedom through his art.
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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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Chateau de Groussay: A Legacy of Elegance and Art
Explore the Chateau de Groussay, a historic monument rich in architectural innovation and artistic heritage.
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Cracking Londons Legendary Taxi Test
Delve into the rigorous process of becoming a London black cab driver through The Knowledge, an intense test that requires memorizing 25,000 streets and countless landmarks across the city. Follow aspiring cabbies as they navigate the...
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Cracking Londons Legendary Taxi Test
Delve into the rigorous process of becoming a London black cab driver through The Knowledge, an intense test that requires memorizing 25,000 streets and countless landmarks across the city. Follow aspiring cabbies as they navigate the...
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Exploring Ancient Roman Theatre: Pompeii's Virtual Reality Perspective
In this video, researchers from Warwick University explore the ancient Romans' passion for theatre and their use of perspective paintings as a form of virtual reality. By applying state-of-the-art computer modeling to Pompeii wall...
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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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What You Need to Know Before You Read Love's Labor's Lost
Welcome to what you need before you read, the series where I attempt to inoculate you from boredom by injecting a little context and relevancy into you reading experience. This video will provide background information, context, and...
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How to Read Shakespeare
“How to Read Shakespeare” explains how to read a Shakespearean play.