The Old Globe’s Post

Just posted on DCTA, my review of the outstanding Broadway revival of DOUBT:

Theatre that Reconnects is about growing a sense of connection, creativity, and capacity for action. A collective inquiry and practice in-depth introduction to Social Presencing Theater, Dragon Dreaming, and Theater of the Oppressed. April cohort is live --- link in the first comment

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go... The King in Hamlet Act 3 Scene 3. Day one of teaching back at The Theatre Academy DAMU Prague... sixth year of my Making Theatre course. The course starts by questioning what theatre we are making (or should be?), why, and who we're making it for... #storytelling with value and impact.

My latest episode of The Play Podcast.

[#Culture] If you think #theater is too highbrow, you’re not alone. #Creatives know this misconception and would love to do everything they can to correct it. Meet He Qi, a theater director who wants people of all ages to perceive theater as a place where they can truly engage in things essential and relevant to your life. Check out the video to learn more! #AsiaLeadershipRoundtable #CDALR #CDNews

The Autumn Term 2 issue of Drama& Theatre magazine is available to read now. Including dispatches from the Edinburg Fringe, Waiting for Godot, the future of arts education under a different government and so much more

Dismantling DEI: A Catastrophic Change in Theater Uncover the hidden truth behind the dismantling of DEI initiatives. SPEAKER_00 exposes the mainstream media's silence on this catastrophic shift and its potential to revolutionize the theater industry. A must-watch for those seeking insightful commentary on DEI. ['#DEIdismantling', '#DEI', '#SocialJustice', '#Theater', '#MainstreamMedia', '#CulturalChange', '#PoliticalCommentary', '#SocialIssues', '#ControversialTopics', '#PublicDebate']

MPU 3442 TRADISIONAL THEATER REFINING THE SPECIAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (20/4/2024) Presenting the proposal for the special project and selecting the project enhances collaboration, communication, and collective decision-making. Learning basic acting skills, the fundamental principles of a theater actor, and theater etiquette provide an understanding of performing arts and professionalism. This combines theory and practice, preparing us for real-world situations in theater and project collaboration.

Check out these 5 top selections for catching up on your theater reading in my post on DCTA:

🗓️ On April 20th, 1611, William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth is performed for the first time at the Globe Theatre in London. 🎭One of William Shakespeare's most famous and frequently performed tragedies it is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The Bard’s shortest tragedy is a nod toward James I, a Scot who ascended to the throne of England after the death of Queen Elizabeth I. The play is often considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest works, deeply imbued with elements of the supernatural, political ambition, and moral corruption. Macbeth draws heavily on historical sources, particularly the works of Raphael Holinshed, whose "Chronicles" Shakespeare used as a basis for many of his historical plays. The real Macbeth was a Scottish king from 1040 to 1057 whose rule was far more stable and less tyrannical than depicted in Shakespeare’s depiction. Today, Macbeth retains a reputation for being unlucky, allegedly because the text uses the spells of real witches. It is still considered bad form to utter the actual name of the Scottish Play while inside a theatre. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Investing lessons from Shakespeare's "Macbeth" might not be immediately obvious, given its primary focus on ambition, power, and guilt. Then again, there may not be three better words to describe Wall Street. Several key investment insights can be extracted when considering the themes and decisions driving the narrative. Here are four of them: 🎭 "What's done cannot be undone.” Just as Macbeth overextends himself based on the witches' sketchy predictions, some of us might rely too heavily on speculative, risky investments touted by “experts.”  Talk about unlucky. Which brings us to… 🎭 "A tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” Macbeth is heavily influenced by the witches, whose equivocal prophecies lead him astray. This highlights the importance of choosing advisors wisely and being critical of the sources and quality of the information on which investment decisions are based. Avoid the bad actors and the false predictions. 🎭 "Let every man be master of his time.” Macbeth is fixated on immediate power, neglecting the long-term implications of his actions, which ultimately lead to his destruction. Focusing solely on short-term gains can jeopardize long-term wealth, especially if it means taking unsustainable risks or engaging in questionable practices. 🎭 "Confusion now hath made his masterpiece.” Macbeth's actions caused immense psychological distress, which affected his decision-making abilities and reign. Similarly, investors should be aware of the emotional and psychological toll that investing can take, especially in volatile markets, and strive to maintain clarity.