The Man, The Myth, The Legend
What was William Shakespeare's occupation?
Writer, poet, actor.
Wherefore?
As in "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
Why?
Shakespeare lived primarily during the __________ era.
Elizabethan
This Broadway musical (and movie) is set in New York City. A young man and woman meet at a dance, fall in love, but their friends and family strongly disapprove of their love because of their differing cultures. The young man is killed in a fight while his love sings over his body.
West Side Story
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeares comedies end with what?
A wedding!
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Ere
As in:
It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden,
Too like the lightning, which doth cease to be
Ere one can say “It lightens.”
Before
During Shakespeare’s lifetime, what major disaster forced the closure of London theatres twice?
Plagues
This movie turned musical tells the story of a young prince who must defeat his evil uncle after committing fratricide.
The Lion King
Hamlet
Shakespeare's tragedies end with what?
Many deaths.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38
Thou
As in:
Either thou, or I, or both must go with him.
You
The name of the playhouse where many of Shakespeare's plays still exists today (well, a version of it at least--it's been rebuilt!). What is the name of the playhouse?
The Globe Theatre
This early 2000's comedy starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum tells the story of Viola, a girl who disguises herself as her brother, Sebastian, for a chance to play soccer after her school soccer team gets cut. She ends up crushing on teammate and roommate, Duke, but he's in love with Olivia and Olivia has a crush on Sebastian!
She's the Man
Twelfth Night
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's wife shares her name with a famous actress who once portrayed the Princess of Genovia.
Anne Hathaway
Wheresoe'er
As in:
Happy is Hermia, wheresoe'er she lies.
Wheresoever
Who attended Shakespeare's plays?
Everyone! From Royalty to commoners. The wealthiest people would sit at the top of the playhouse while the poorest attendees stood on the ground; they were called the groundlings.
In this 90's rom-com, the new kid in school, Cameron, has a crush on the popular girl, Bianca, but there's only one problem: she can't date until her sister, Kat, does! Cam and his friend team up with bad-boy Patrick Verona to woo Kat so that Cam can take Bianca to the prom.
10 Things I Hate About You
Taming of The Shrew
Which Shakespearean character has the most lines?
Hamlet
Who did Shakespeare write for?
Everyone! He was sometimes commissioned to write for the Queen, but there is something for everyone in his plays.
Beseech
As in:
I beseech you, chiefly that I may set it in my prayers, what is your name?
I ask you
Shakespeare is responsible for inventing lots of what?
Words!
This musical features a song called Brush Up Your Shakespeare.
Kiss Me Kate
Taming of the Shrew
Which female character in Shakespeare's plays has the most lines?
Rosalind