1. The Two Traditions
30mJuly 29, 1984
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Directed by John Carlaw, Peter Walker
August 5, 1984
John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.
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