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Teaching Shakespeare: New Approaches from the Folger Shakespeare Library

Synopsis
A videotape produced by the Folger Shakespeare Library to promote the study and teaching of Shakespeare. Emphasises that Shakespeare’s words were meant to be heard and an understanding of the text is facilitated through performance. Featuring scenes from professional and amateur productions of Shakespeare’s plays, it examines language, improvisation, paraphrasing, performance, directing, and scholarship.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1986
Duration
74 mins

Credits

Director
Marjory Potts; Robert Potts
Producer
Marjory Potts; Robert Potts
Cinematographer
Eric Roland

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); teaching

Production Company

Name

Vineyard Video Productions

Archive

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Insight Media

Email
custserv@insight-media.com
Web
http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 212 721 6316
Fax
+1 212 799 5309
Address
2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA
Notes
US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.

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