Tag Archives: dramaturge

Ask Philippa: “Pygmalion” Edition

Posted on July 17, 2014 by kspencer

Philippa Kelly, Resident Dramaturg for Cal Shakes, invites your questions about Pygmalion, which runs July 30–August 24. Tickets on sale now. Pygmalion, perhaps George Bernard Shaw’s most renowned play, concerns the playful plight of phonetics Professor Henry Higgins and penniless … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Philippa, Main Stage, Pygmalion | Tagged "Jonathan Moscone", cal shakes, California Shakespeare Theater, dramaturg, dramaturge, dramaturgy, eliza doolittle, George Bernard Shaw, henry higgins, main stage, My Fair Lady, Pygmalion | 2 Comments

Inside the Rehearsal Hall for “The Comedy of Errors”

Posted on June 3, 2014 by kspencer

“The play’s the thing.” —Hamlet, Act II, Scene II Hello! This is dramaturgy intern Aliya Charney blogging from inside the rehearsal room for Cal Shakes’ upcoming production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, directed by Aaron Posner. We started off … Continue reading →

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Off to Ashland! A Weekend of Theater and Discussion in Oregon

Posted on April 30, 2014 by kspencer

This October 3-5, Cal Shakes Resident Dramaturg Philippa Kelly will lead a trip to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Attendees will stay at the Ashland Springs Hotel and attend three plays during their stay, while enjoying dinners, cocktails, and … Continue reading →

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Division, Harmony, and “Medical Mistakes”: Twins in Shakespeare

Posted on February 18, 2014 by skalem

Resident Dramaturg Philippa Kelly muses on twins in Shakespeare’s work and time. This season Cal Shakes will stage Shakespeare’s two plays—The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night—the plots of which are facilitated by identical twins. In Twelfth Night, directed for … Continue reading →

Posted in By Philippa Kelly (dramaturg), Main Stage, The Comedy of Errors | Tagged "bay area theater", "California Shakespeare Thetaer", "CalShakes", "Twelfth Night", cal shakes, California Shakespeare Theater, dramaturg, dramaturge, dramaturgy, Orinda, outdoor theater, Philippa Kelly, Shakespeare, The Comedy of Errors | Leave a comment

Ask Philippa: 2014 Pre-season Edition

Posted on December 16, 2013 by skalem

Philippa Kelly, resident dramaturg for Cal Shakes, invites your questions about our 2014 season, which begins May 21. Subscriptions on sale now. 2014 brings a very exciting season for many reasons—not the least of which is that it’s Cal Shakes’ 40th anniversary. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Philippa, By Philippa Kelly (dramaturg) | Tagged "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Aaron Posner", "bay area theater", "California Shakespeare Thetaer", "CalShakes", "Jon Moscone", "Jonathan Moscone", "Moscone", "theater education", "theater", arts education, cal shakes, California Shakespeare Theater, Comedy of Errors, dramaturg, dramaturge, dramaturgy, George Bernard Shaw, Lorraine Hansberry, Orinda, outdoor theater, Patricia McGregor, Philippa Kelly, Pygmalion, Raisin in the Sun, Shakespeare, Shana Cooper | 24 Comments

A WINTER’S TALE FAQ

Posted on September 26, 2013 by skalem

The top five commonly asked questions around the Cal Shakes offices about our current production of Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale—answered at last. 1. Is there going to be a bear onstage? From Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone: Yes, but … Continue reading →

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Ask Philippa: A WINTER’S TALE EDITION

Posted on September 11, 2013 by skalem

Philippa Kelly, resident dramaturg for Cal Shakes, shares her thoughts on the current production, and invites your questions. A Winter’s Tale runs September 25–October 20, 2013. As directed by Patricia McGregor, A Winter’s Tale suggests the overwhelming power of emotion to govern … Continue reading →

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Making Oscar Proud

Posted on August 7, 2013 by skalem

Dramaturgy Intern Clio McConnell blogs from inside the Lady Windermere’s Fan rehearsal room. Before actually landing one’s dream job in the real world, the average college student looks upon that prospect as a sort of utopian ideal: Naturally, one’s dream job involves … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady Windermere's Fan, Main Stage, Professional Immersion Program | Tagged "bay area theater", "California Shakespeare Thetaer", "CalShakes", "Oscar Wilde", "Professional Immersion Program", cal shakes, California Shakespeare Theater, Christopher Liam Moore, dramaturg, dramaturge, dramaturgy, internship, Lady Windermere's Fan, Orinda, outdoor theater | Leave a comment

Volunteer Scoops the Scoop!

Posted on August 2, 2013 by skalem

Volunteer Zoe Halsne attended the Inside Scoop for Lady Windermere’s Fan and submitted this review about the event. On Monday, July 29, I attended my first-ever Cal Shakes Inside Scoop—for Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan—at the Orinda Public Library. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Ask Philippa: LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN Edition

Posted on July 30, 2013 by skalem

Philippa Kelly, resident dramaturg for Cal Shakes, shares her thoughts on the current production, and invites your questions. Lady Windermere’s Fan runs August 14–September 8, 2013. Lady Windermere’s Fan has an intriguing subtitle: A Play About a Good Woman. Written in 1892, … Continue reading →