A message from Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch about these uncertain times, at PlayMakers and beyond.
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Back to Shakespearean Basics
In a time of political unrest, director Andrew Borba shares his insight on the timelessness of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.”
Adventures in bloodying our production of “Julius Caesar” continue with our costume department rising to the challenge of bloodying costumes for six performances a week.
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A Shakespearean Catch
Lisa Wolpe is world-renowned for her Shakespearean chops—having played both male and female roles for thirty years. Now she brings her expertise to “Julius Caesar” at PlayMakers!
Shakespeare’s “Julius Ceasar” is a bloody tale of political and social scheming, but how do you make that blood happen on stage? Our props department is glad you asked.
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A Head Above the Plebes
Jan Chambers gets big with her design and the artisans in our props shop and scene shop tackle it with aplomb!
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Every Prop in “Everybody”
The props in “Everybody” took creativity and “epicness” to the next level. Andrea Bullock, PlayMakers Props Master, explains how she helped bring this confrontation with death to life.
Brendan Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Everybody” whimsically revitalizes the 15th century morality play of “Everyman” and our own ever-present confrontation with Death.
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Debunking Amish Myths
The Amish are an easily recognized, but little understood people. Get your crash course in Amish life before seeing “The Amish Project.”