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Working Shakespeare

2003Show1 season5 episodes

Documentary
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Summary

How do we enter the heightened, extravagant language of Shakespeare and yet feel truthful in our contemporary world? How do performers excite the audience with Shakespeare's rich imagery and dynamic rhythm, yet make it real for the twenty-first century?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Todoroff
Produced by
Tom Todoroff

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Facts

July 15, 2003 · July 15, 2003 · Ended

First aired
July 15, 2003
Last aired
July 15, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Working Shakespeare okay for kids?"

Questions about Working Shakespeare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Working Shakespeare okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Working Shakespeare plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Working Shakespeare?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.