Posts tagged Shakespeare

On this day in history, the English language changed forever.  There are few historical figures as universally known, praised and emulated as the enigmatic William …

Steve Maurice Jones, Broadway actor and teacher, has been elected as ETSU’s 2026 Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence. ETSU bestows a visiting scholar every …

On this day in history, a Shakespearean icon was born.  In the cold chambers of Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire, England, Richard Plantagenet was born as …

ETSU’s Department of Theater and Dance is set to enchant audiences with its innovative production of The Tempest, reimagined through a captivating Celtic lens. This bold …

As an online student, I do not expect to have a lot of interaction with my professors and classmates, but this was not the case …

The ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance debuted a radio style performance of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” on April 23. The performance is modeled after the …

On Sept 18, students, faculty and members of the community gathered at Reece Museum for a lecture entitled “’The Othello Music’: Celebrating Paul Robeson’s Songs …

If you know Dr. Robert Sawyer, then you know he is extremely passionate about Shakespearean literature and its impact on society. His enthusiasm for the …

Shakespeare is ubiquitous. You grew up reading his plays in grade school, watching movies based on his works, maybe even quoting him without knowing it. …

On Thursday, Nov. 17, the ETSU Department of Communication and Performance opened Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice.” The play tells the …