Presentation (Feb 2011)

-- Part One --

-- Part Two -- 

A presentation for my troupe of actors for whom this blog is designed.  I am explaining the importance of their role as actors portraying, and the duty that rests with them in bringing Bill Shakespeare's words to life!  I'm fascinated by the varying meanings that can be brought out of words depending on the way they are said, especially with regard to the relationship of Benedick and Beatrice.  We know Shakespeare had originally intended to title the play with their names, so clearly they play an integral role in the story of Much Ado; the way their relationship is played will cause the audience to feel a certain way about the show as a whole (since they're just so important) -- perhaps boredom at the simple, base humor that is their flirtation, perhaps excitement at their correct suspicion that the two would wind up marrying, perhaps complete shock at that outcome.


Youtube links:  Part One,  Part Two