Archive for January 27th, 2007

Excitement for the Shakespeare Teacher!

Saturday, January 27th, 2007

I woke up this morning and put on the Internet feed from the Bard-a-Thon in Alaska. They were doing Macbeth so I called in. They let me read the first murderer in the death of Banquo scene, and Macbeth in the banquet scene!

Again, you can find their schedule and phone number here. Keep in mind that Alaska Standard Time is 4 hours behind New York City.

That was really fun. I’m giving a workshop today, but when I get home they should just be starting As You Like It.

Excellent.

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Six Degrees of Sir Francis Bacon: Chuck Hagel

Saturday, January 27th, 2007

First, read the rules of the game.

This week’s challenge will be the senior senator from Nebraska, the gruff but lovable Chuck Hagel.

I was able to link Senator Hagel to Sir Francis Bacon in four degrees, though that shouldn’t stop you from posting a longer response, or looking for a shorter one. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Thursday, February 1.

Good luck!

Note: As of next week, Six Degrees of Sir Francis Bacon will be moving to Fridays.

And congratulations to Lee for winning last week’s challenge by linking Bert to Sir Francis Bacon in four degrees:

Bert > Adolf Hitler > Neville Chamberlain > William Shakespeare > Sir Francis Bacon

Bert appeared on the “Bert is Evil” website with Adolf Hitler, who signed the Munich Agreement with Neville Chamberlain, who in public debates would often quote William Shakespeare, who is believed by some to be Sir Francis Bacon.

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