
Any Shakespeare Nerds in the House?
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Any Shakespeare Nerds in the House?
Hey, are you an improviser who also has some proficiency in or passion for Shakespeare? I'm curious who all is out there?


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I used to be really into it, competed in some monologue competitions, acted in a few high school productions, and studied at the Texas Shakespeare Festival. But then improv took over. 
Did the two seasons of improvised shakespeare at the Hideout and also some stuff with the cupholders.
I really loved Beth Burn's production of The Taming of the Shrew.
It's hard to find a good production that really makes the text and characters come alive in such an enrapturing way.
I've seen a few gruesome productions of Titus Andronicus, which is always pulpy fun.

Did the two seasons of improvised shakespeare at the Hideout and also some stuff with the cupholders.
I really loved Beth Burn's production of The Taming of the Shrew.
It's hard to find a good production that really makes the text and characters come alive in such an enrapturing way.
I've seen a few gruesome productions of Titus Andronicus, which is always pulpy fun.
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I will admit to not being as knowledgeable about Shakespeare as I should be (or as I thought I was prior to meeting Lizz) but I do enjoy doing it a lot.
The silver knives are flashing in the tired old cafe. A ghost climbs on the table in a bridal negligee. She says "My body is the life; my body is the way." I raise my arm against it all and I catch the bride's bouquet.
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I have an English degree from UT, and I've read a LOT of Shakespeare. Been in one play. Never tried Shakespearean improv.
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