A few more Shakespeare-themed yoga poses for you to wrap your mind (and body) around…
Shakespeare Yoga, part 1
So, back in April the Shakespeare Association of America conference offered morning “Shakespeare Yoga” sessions. This basically meant regular yoga with a Shakespeare-inspired soundtrack, but I thought it would be fun to codify some classic Shakespearean yoga poses.
Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt, as usual.
If you can think of a Shakespeare equivalent for ‘chaturanga dandasana’, leave me a comment below. I’ve spent way too much time thinking about it.
Disguise
You know the classic Shakespearean trope where one character (usually a girl disguising herself as a boy) changes her hairstyle or puts on a hat and is suddenly TOTALLY UNRECOGNIZABLE to even her closest friends and family?
Apparently we shouldn’t dismiss it that quickly, based on the real life experiences of my Shakespearean BFF, Kate Pitt.
Pirate Ex Machina
Have you ever written yourself into a corner and found yourself trapped in a plot complication that seems impossible to untangle? Consider doing what Shakespeare often did in such situations: introduce convenient pirates!
Thanks to my pocket dramaturg, Kate Pitt, for once again consulting with me on this, and for compiling a list of Shakespearean Pirate Names:
A list of Shakespeare pirates:
— Kate Pitt (@KatePitt) May 14, 2019
-Antonio (denied by the accused)
-Bargulus
-Menas
-Menecrates
-Ragozine
-Valdes
-Walter Whitmore
They all have appropriate pirate-y names until the end – I'm pretty sure Walter escaped from Penzance. (h/t to @GoodTickleBrain for the inspiration)
Shakespeare GIFs, part 1
Animated GIFs have, for better or worse, become an integral part of how we communicate on social media. While they perhaps don’t elevate a conversation to the same degree that a well-constructed pithy rejoinder would, they are pretty darn entertaining. The only problem? There are never enough Shakespeare GIFs out there! Here are some ones I’ve made that might prove useful in online discourse.
Much Ado About Nothing, 1993
Much Ado About Nothing, 1993
Henry V, 1944
Hamlet, 1996
Twelfth Night, 2012
As You Like It, 2006
Coriolanus, 2014
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 1968
If there any particular filmed Shakespeare moment you think would be a good GIF, drop me a comment below and I’ll get to work on it.
O, Possum
Sometimes stupid jokes ambush my brain. And then irresponsible friends encourage me to follow up on them. Thanks a lot, Kate.
“POSSETS. WE SAID DRUG THEIR POSSETS.”
Upcoming Appearance
This month I’m returning to my first and favorite comics event, the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival! I’m super-excited to be joining A2CAF for their 10th year anniversary. Stop by, say hi, and maybe pick up the free A2CAF 10th anniversary anthology, featuring an exclusive comic by yours truly!
WHO: Me! In person!
WHAT: Exhibiting in Artist’s Alley!
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 12:00pm-6:00pm, and Sunday, June 16, 12:30pm-5:30pm
WHY: Because it’ll be fun, and I’d love to see you there!
Stick Figure Iconography: Shakespeare
It’s Shakespeare’s birthday! To celebrate, here’s a look at Shakespeare’s iconography.
If that’s not enough to satiate your Shakespeare Birthday cravings, check out these other celebratory comics!
Shakespeare Month 2018
