Tag Archives: Shakespeare

‘The Merchant of Venice’

Posted on December 30, 2020 by maradanto

I’m watching “Merchant of Venice” with the family. What the hell was Shakespeare smoking when he got to Act 5? The play is meant to be a romantic comedy, marked by the weddings of Bassanio and Portia, Gratiano and Nerissa, … Continue reading →

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My ancestors and Shakespeare

Posted on November 2, 2020 by maradanto

Today I learned, per my grandmother’s genealogical research that I am descended from Henry Green, the second son of Sir Henry de Green, lord justice of England. The younger Green was knighted by King Richard II, and had a high … Continue reading →

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‘Macbeth’ at the haunted theatre

Posted on June 16, 2018 by maradanto

Several years ago, a theatre I’m aware of was preparing to stage a production of “Macbeth” in its black box, where the stage was in the middle of four sets of raised seats. It’s one of Shakespeare’s best-known shows, but … Continue reading →

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Henry V

Posted on September 10, 2017 by maradanto
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Delta withdraws support for theater over ‘Julius Caesar’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by maradanto

Delta has withdrawn its sponsorship of The Public Theater over the allusive references to Trump in this year’s production of Julius Caesar. pic.twitter.com/oN7wz7KM2D — southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 11, 2017 You do realize that art is never as simple as @FoxNews, … Continue reading →

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The Immortal Bard

Posted on September 27, 2013 by maradanto

A random memory. One fine night in college, I took a break from the term paper I was working on and headed to the kitchen for a bite to eat. I mentioned to a few housemates that I was writing … Continue reading →

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The Scottish Play

Posted on September 6, 2013 by maradanto

You know the old saying, “When one door closes, break a window in someone else’s house and climb in?” Well, the Scottish play has fallen through for the time being, owing to casting difficulties, which is a disappointment, no mistake. … Continue reading →

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‘Macbeth’

Posted on August 19, 2013 by maradanto

“Macbeth” is Shakespeare’s classic tale of human evil, best enjoyed in performance and not as a book read to oneself — though I read it, since I’m hoping to direct it in the next two months. Most people are familiar … Continue reading →

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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Posted on February 25, 2012 by maradanto

So if you’re not busy this weekend or next, come see me perform at Villager’s Theatre. If you are busy, cancel your plans. I’m in a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the Shakespearean comedy about a pair of lovers … Continue reading →

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