Author Archives: humberta15

Crouching Aphrodite/All the World’s a Stage

Posted on May 13, 2014 by humberta15

These last few days I have had some interesting impressions whirling around in my head, but it’s been difficult to pin them down into a cohesive thought.  This blog post is going to be my attempt at bringing them together. … Continue reading →

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Wanderful London

Posted on May 13, 2014 by humberta15

A few times over the last couple of days I have found myself wandering along through the streets, gardens, and museums of London.  While I generally had an idea of where I wanted to end up and when, I also … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well: Costumes as a Critique of Western Culture

Posted on May 12, 2014 by humberta15

Sunil Shanbag’s version of All’s Well That Ends Well in Gujarati incorporated many traditional Bollywood aspects such as singing, dancing, music, and a critique of some parts of Western culture.  Due to the play being performed in a language which … Continue reading →

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Susan’s Selfishness

Posted on May 6, 2014 by humberta15

Polly Findlay directed a performance of Arden of Faversham which was incredibly unique and mesmerizing.  She managed to create an entire new world for the characters to inhabit without seeming to make changes just for the sake of changing something.  … Continue reading →

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Museum Experiences

Posted on May 5, 2014 by humberta15

Today both Annie and I felt like we needed some ‘me’ time but since we hadn’t gone completely off by ourselves yet in the city we started off the day with alone time together.  While the rest of our flat … Continue reading →

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International London

Posted on May 5, 2014 by humberta15

Upon arriving in London we were told numerous times by both IES staff and our bus tour guide that London is a truly international city.  However, I did not fully realize what they meant by this until experiencing it for … Continue reading →

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Religious Imagery in Henry IV Part I

Posted on April 28, 2014 by humberta15

Gregory Doran introduces his audience to the religious aspects of Henry IV Part I immediately upon walking in to the theater.  When we first walked in to the circle we could see a large crucifix hanging at the back of … Continue reading →

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The Roaring Girl Herself

Posted on April 27, 2014 by humberta15

Care less.  These were the simple words which Lisa Dillon, or the Roaring Girl, imparted with us after our Q&A session.  Such simple words and yet such a strong message.  While I think that this is an important and meaningful … Continue reading →

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The Essence of Infinite Variety

Posted on April 26, 2014 by humberta15

Ever since the question was posed in our first introduction to the course, I have found myself wondering how location can affect my interpretation of Shakespeare.  How does being in his birthplace and eventually his workplace enhance my engagement with … Continue reading →

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