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The Worst Episodes of Playing Shakespeare

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The Worst Episodes of Playing Shakespeare

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

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    #1 - The Two Traditions

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    Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Using the Verse

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    John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Language and Character

    S1:E3

    John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Speeches and Soliloquies

    S1:E4

    John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Irony and Ambiguity

    S1:E5

    John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Passion and Coolness

    S1:E6

    Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Rehearsing the Text

    S1:E7

    John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Exploring a Character

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Poetry and Hidden Poetry

    S1:E9

    The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Two Traditions" is the worst rated episode of "Playing Shakespeare". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/29/1984. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Using the Verse".