Shakespeare On Screen
Shakespeare On Screen brings high-quality live performances of theatrical classics from a number of eras to your home via YouTube. Shakespeare On Screen was partly inspired by the television shows Playhouse 90, Philco Playhouse, and Masterpiece Playhouse from the late 1950s/early 1960s — all of which brought great scripts to life on a Hollywood sound stage, and then aired them for audiences across the nation. We have brought fully rehearsed plays to life on the Main Stage, and are now making them available for you to view on any of your personal screens — your computer, your phone, iPad, or even your television screen! Our retro idea with the modern twist allows our audience to view delightful and provocative theatrical offerings at their convenience!
Pricing:
One Show — $10
Classroom Rate — $25
Available Productions:
ROMEO AND JULIET
Get a close-up view of Shakespeare's masterpiece. Immerse yourself in one of Shakespeare's most renowned tragedies and find out just how powerful the forces of love and hate truly are.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by AC Horton
Running 75 minutes
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JULIUS CAESAR
Get a close-up view of one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies. Be transported to the Capitol of Rome, where loyalty, honor, and the fate of a nation are tested in Shakespeare's gripping drama!
By William Shakespeare
Directed by AC Horton
Running 75 minutes
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Get a close-up view of Shakespeare's most popular comedy. Be transported to the woods outside Athens, where you'll feel like you're right there along with the Lovers, Mechanicals, and Fairies!
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
Running 75 minutes
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FAQ's
Q - Can I watch these productions on my television?
A - Yes you can! The simplest computer-to-TV connection consists of running an HDMI cable from your computer to the HDMI input on your TV. Please reference your TV manual for specifics about how to connect your computer to your TV. Here are some resources that may also be helpful:
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How to connect a Windows laptop to a TV with an HDMI cable:
https://www.support.com/how-to/how-to-connect-a-windows-laptop-to-a-tv-over-hdmi-12554 -
How to connect an Apple laptop to a TV with an HDMI cable:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204388
If you have a cast-compatible device on the same Wi-Fi network on which you have accessed the viewing page, a cast icon will appear on your viewing page as soon as the steam is activated. Casting enables viewers to send the material they wish to view to their Roku, Apple TV, or any other Smart TV or Smart TV-enabled device. The Shakespeare Theatre does not provide technical support for issues that may arise from casting. If you are experiencing an issue with casting, we recommend that you return to watching the stream on the native device.