When presented with the problem of hoards of illiterate commoners, English clergymen in the 11th century created plays to spread word about the Bible. Eventually, the plays moved out of the church and into the streets. Mindy Ploeckelmann...

This video features a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Lysander passionately argues his right to marry Hermia, contrasting his love and status with Demetrius's. The performance highlights Lysander's eloquence and...

We're back! This year Mike Rugnetta is teaching you about theater and drama. Are you in drama club? Want to know about the history of theater? Maybe learn some theater history? Have a lot of fun? This is the series for you! Over the next...

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world, held in Scotland's capital city every August. Learn all about how it features a wide range of performances and events, including comedy, drama, dance, circus,...

This video features a performance from Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on lines 6-10 between Lucentio and Bianca. The segment captures a moment of flirtation and wordplay, as the characters engage in a...

OnlyGood TV presents its brand new original series, Only Good Heroes, where you’ll meet some remarkable individuals and organizations who are making a huge difference in communities across the country, sparking...

This video showcases a theatrical performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Hermia and Lysander plot to escape the oppressive laws of Athens. The scene vividly brings to life their intense emotions and plans for freedom,...

This video from "The Taming of the Shrew" shows Lucentio expressing his excitement about studying in Padua, renowned for its arts and learning. He speaks of his journey from Pisa, motivated by a desire to enhance his fortune through...

Earle Brown was a major force in contemporary music and the American avant-garde since the 1950s and the creator of open form, a style of musical construction greatly indebted to the works of Alexander Calder. In 1963 Brown and Calder...

This is a short film about Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama, discussing the festival of Dionysus, the original performance conditions and how the style of these shows differ from Greek Tragedy. Featured in this video: Professor Edith Hall,...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

2015 World Science Festival May 27th - 31st. Tickets available hereref='http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/category/2015-world-science-festival/programs-2015-new-york/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here The World Science Festival...

“If there was a moment when our crisis in education hit critical mass it may well have been the date Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk went up on YouTube. In just 19 minutes his wry but eviscerating presentation gave voice to what so...

This video focuses on a critical segment from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Friar Laurence reprimands Romeo for his despair and impulsive actions following Tybalt's death. The scene delves into themes of...

The Japanese art of Noh is the oldest surviving theater tradition in practice. Dating back to the 14th century, the classical musical drama is derived from the Sino-Japanese word for "skill" or “talent.” When combined with the theater...

This one’s been a long time coming. It was worth the wait. Today I’m taking on The Revenant. I did a lot of research on this one, so let’s take our time and dig deep. By the end of this, I hope no one who watches this can take this movie...

An actor's insistence on using his own horse in a film stunt has unpleasant consequences for his stunt double. Sam Shepard is an Oscar-nominated actor, screenwriter, director and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. The Moth and World...

For background detail on Greek theatre productions at the National Theatre, see our online exhibit='http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/exhibit/greek-drama-at-the-national-theatre/gQY_KfFn' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>exhibit...

I know Hidden Figures was a popular movie, and has received ridiculously high praise from both audiences and critics alike, but I thought it was simply alright. Nothing outstanding, or deserving of any particular praise, just another...

The 2013 World Science Festival opened with a performance of Spooky Action: The Drama of Quantum Mechanics. Watch highlights from Opening Night, featuring a post-show interview with Brian Greene. The World Science Festival gathers great...