http://chasedesign.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/things-you-can-learn-about-marketing-from-theatre/ Something light. The author gets to play some Shakespeare (Antonio, The Tempest) and notes the connections between acting and marketing.
Can't Wait For Father's Day
My 3yr old has no patience for holidays. Once one is upon her, she’s already thinking ahead to the next one. In this case, Mother’s Day means she’s all about Father’s Day. “Next week when it’s Father’s Day,” she tells me (she has no meaningful sense of time :)), “We got you a surprise! It’s a Shakespeare thing!” Now, normally, this means nothing, as she uses “Shakespeare” like an adjective. I’ll come home from work, she’ll hand me a sparkling gold pipe cleaner that she has twisted into a loop and tell me, “Here Daddy, I made you this for your birthday. It’s a Shakespeare flower.” (Birthdays, by the way, are also in her somewhat ambiguous concept of time – any day can be anybody’s birthday.) She once told me a story that turned out to be about a princess Shakespeare snowflake. This time, however, she got a stern look from my wife and a freakout from her older sister who yelled “Elizabeth! Don’t tell him!” So who knows, maybe the Shakespeare Geek is indeed getting a Shakespeare surprise for Father’s Day :). I’ll let you know.
Oh Great, I Thought I Was Othello
What Shakespeare Play Are You?
Your Score: Macbeth
You scored 43% = Tragic, 31% = Comic, 41% = Romantic, 46% = Historic
You are Macbeth! A supposed retelling of the true story of King Macbeth of Scotland, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest plays. Macbeth, after hearing the prophesy of three witches, believes he will be named king of Scotland. However, this line of thinking eventually leads Macbeth down a horrible road of blood and death as he fights first to gain, and then to keep hold of the crown. Believing the play to be cursed, many actors will not even say the name of the play inside of a theater unless it is being performed and refer to it simply as “The Scottish Play”. But you probably don’t care about some stupid old curse. As Macbeth you most likely don’t take warnings too well and you are so headstrong that you can’t take good advice when it comes your way, even if it is for your own good. But being Macbeth isn’t all bad. You are most likely a man (or woman) of action. People probably like you because you are good at thinking on your feet and making quick decisions. But be careful, as your rash behavior may also get you in to trouble along the way.
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A Brand New Etymological Discovery
http://my.telegraph.co.uk/sipu/may_2008/an_etymological_discovery_.htm Fun little article where the author goes hunting for origins of the term “brand new”, and finds a possible lead in Shakespeare.
Tom Hanks Auctions Shakespeare Role
http://ecommwire.com/?id=5698&keys=Celebrity-Charity-eBay Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, are taking part in a production of Taming of the Shrew for Shakespaere Festival L.A. To raise money, they’re auctioning off a chance to take part in the performance (an actual, speaking role). Actually, that sounds pretty cool. Prize also includes rehearsal, VIP party, and group signed photo.