A Goal Realized...
I grew up in the Detroit area and, as such, started going up to Stratford, Ont. in the late 50’s until 1968 before moving out of...
Play On! A Meditation on Music: Part 1 of 3
The question of music in modern Shakespeare performances turns out to be a pretty contentious one. Strong opinions are often expressed...
What's in a Word? A Meditation on Shakespeare's Language
I know it sounds trite, but there really is something special about performing Shakespeare, especially the way Pigeon Creek does it....
A Glimpse Into Cymbeline Backstage
One of the ideas that we promote at Pigeon Creek, is that the work an acting company does back stage is just as important as the work...
Insight About Imogen
Pick three adjectives that describe your character and explain why you chose them. Imogen is a complicated character, which is part of...
Frequently Asked Questions about The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company
This blog is the first in a series in which Pigeon Creek Executive Director answers questions that audience members and regional actors...
A Tweetingly Honest Look at Henry V
Hi, I'm Josh Fremer and I play various noblemen and soldiers in Henry V. As part of my character work, I contacted the crack research...
“Upon the King”: The Duty of Playing Henry V
In 1995, I found myself performing four Shakespearean shows in repertory on an international tour with Shenandoah Shakespeare (now known...
Contrasting Character Studies
For this blog post, I’d like to reflect on the two characters I play in Henry V, the Duke of Exeter and Captain Fluellen. To be more...
A Director's Journey
I’m Francis RTM Boyle. We’ll get to the RTM part later; I assure you it is relevant. My journey towards directing Shakespeare’s King...
