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October 10, 2018 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

Measure for Measure and #MeToo

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure is an unexpectedly modern play. Though it was written in the 17th century, each time it resurfaces it brings along a modern context. Struggling against the...

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October 5, 2018 | Notes From Leadership, Theatre,

My False, Your True by Artistic Director David Dower

  “Who will believe thee, Isabel? My unsoiled name, the austereness of my life, My vouch against you and my place i’ the state, Will so your accusation overweigh That...

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October 4, 2018 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

Mass Incarceration In Massachusetts

The United States is the world’s leader in incarceration, with more than 2.2 million people in the nation’s prisons and jails–that’s 716 out of every 100,000 citizens behind bars. In...

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October 2, 2018 | Theatre,

Everyday Quotes from Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare is one of the most prolific playwrights of all time but did you also know he is the inventor of many English words and sayings we still use...

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September 28, 2018 | Theatre,

A Brief History Of Dead Centre—the Creators of Hamnet

Hamnet is the story of William Shakespeare’s only son, but with a multimedia twist. Lauded as “an extraordinary production of grief, fatherhood, and the shadow of those we love and...

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September 21, 2018 | Theatre,

Hamnet Opening Night: The Audience Speaks

Based on the opening night reactions, Shakespeare’s forgotten son won’t be forgotten for much longer. Hamnet runs NOW – OCT 7. Get tickets now!  “ABSOLUTELY stunning & gorgeous.” – @TankWitch...

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September 20, 2018 | What Did You Think?,

What did you think of Hamnet?

Hello? Audience? Are you there? Thank you joining us and hearing Hamnet’s story! What brought you to the performance and what are you taking away? We would love to hear your...

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September 18, 2018 | Theatre,

What’s in a name?

When you first glance at the name Hamnet, you are met with a combination of familiarity and confusion. Perhaps it’s a typo? Living in the shadow of one of the...

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