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The Rise of the Barber-Surgeon: A Tale of Two Professions' Marriage and Divorce
Barber-Surgeons: A tale of the marriage and divorce of both professions.
Mariela Rivero
Aug 14, 20225 min read
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Elizabethan Shaving Part 1: Eyebrows
Welcome to Part 1 of a 4-Part Series on Elizabethan Shaving! What's next, you say? Here's the menu :) Part 1: Elizabethan Eyebrows Part...
Mariela Rivero
Jul 13, 20223 min read
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AAPI Heritage Month: Theatre Companies
As we round out AAPI Heritage month, we’re going to spotlight some key theatre companies that have changed the face of American theatre....
Laura Yumi Snell
May 24, 20224 min read
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Writing & Shakespeare Competitions
As the school year comes to a close and teachers and students alike are itching to begin their summer vacations, the next semester seems...
Mariela Rivero
May 13, 20221 min read
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Shakespeare Drama Therapy: Hunter Heartbeat Method
In honor of World Autism Awareness Month, let us introduce you to the Hunter Heartbeat Method - a type of drama therapy that uses...
Mariela Rivero
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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Join the Conversation: Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, Laura Yumi Snell, SoHo Shakes' Executive Director & Producer, and Mariela Rivero, an Associate...
Mariela Rivero
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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Black History Month Interview #2
with Antonio Davis, SoHo Shakes Associate Producer
Mariela Rivero
Feb 26, 20220 min read
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Black History Month Interview
with Marcus Xavier Stewart, SoHo Shakes Director of Outreach & Associate Producer
Mariela Rivero
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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Elizabethan Breakfast & Snacks 101
In the past, we’ve shared some DELICIOUS Elizabethan food recipes! And we wouldn’t want to repeat. BUT February is National Snack Food...
Mariela Rivero
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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5 Places to Visit for Shakespeare Fans
5 Dream Destinations for Your Next Shakespeare-Themed World Tour!
Mariela Rivero
Jan 30, 20222 min read
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Shakespeare One-Liners Quiz
How well do you know Shakespeare's one liners? Take the quiz to find out!
Mariela Rivero
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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7 Fun Facts: Elizabethan Pharmacies
7 FUN Facts About 17th-century Pharmacists!
Mariela Rivero
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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An Elizabethan New Year
You've made it to the second part of our mini-series! In honor of 2022’s recent commencement, we’ll share a few fun features of the...
Mariela Rivero
Jan 7, 20227 min read
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A Merry Elizabethan Christmas
Welcome to our two-part series on the Elizabethan holiday season! This week, we’ll tap into Elizabethan Christmas, as this holiday was...
Mariela Rivero
Dec 18, 20216 min read
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Elizabethan Letter Writing
In honor of National Letter Writing Day, let’s explore all things letters in Elizabethan times! PENS Quill pens were POPULAR! Some facts...
Mariela Rivero
Dec 10, 20214 min read
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Elizabethan Candle Fun!
In honor of National Candle Day, let’s look at two common candles of Elizabethan England. Spoiler: There’s a trivia game at the end! RUSH...
Mariela Rivero
Dec 4, 20213 min read
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Discover Richer Subtext: Biblical References
If you skim through the canon, you'll discover well over 1,000 Biblical references! These allusions and quotes enrich the text,...
Mariela Rivero
Nov 26, 20216 min read
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The Life of Henry V's French Bride
In honor of National Princess Day, we’re studying the real life of Princess Catherine from Shakespeare’s Henry V. Childhood Catherine of...
Mariela Rivero
Nov 19, 20214 min read
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Shakespearean Art: Gallery & Insight
In honor of National Go to an Art Museum Day, we’re bringing the museum to you! During his lifetime, Shakespeare was recognized - for...
Mariela Rivero
Nov 12, 20214 min read
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Did Ophelia Have PTSD?
Inspired by National Stress Awareness Day, we’re examining whether Hamlet’s Ophelia experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
Mariela Rivero
Nov 5, 20216 min read
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