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Julius Caesar – Act II scene 1  Brutus comes to a bloody conclusion, the faction against Caesar is set in motion, and Portia demands answers.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 3 Cassius finds inspiration in a violent storm, and another ally in the night.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 2 Caesar is given a warning, Brutus has private thoughts, Cassius airs some grievances, and Casca tells us what happened.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 1  A group of citizens are scolded for celebrating Caesar's triumph.

Julius Caesar – Introduction Brief history of Julius Caesar, events leading up to the beginning of the play, our ways and means of analyzing, and some ideas about why this play feels so weird.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 2, 3, 4 Benedick is boastful, Beatrice too witty, Hero too innocent, Claudio's a fool, yet love finds a way to work it all out.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 1 Claudio and the Prince are confronted with opposition and catastrophe.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 2 Dogberry goes about to examine the malefactors in the eftest way.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 1 The worst wedding, two confessions of love, and a promise of death.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 4, 5 Hero prepares for her wedding, Beatrice isn't feeling so hot, Dogberry and Verges have it handled.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 3  It's the night before the wedding as the watch receive their instructions and try to keep the peace.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 2  Benedick undergoes a transformation, and Don John sows doubt.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 1 Beatrice hears some unexpected gossip.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act II, scene 2, 3 Don John finds another way, while Benedick is made sport of.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act II, scene 1 In the midst of a clever dance we encounter witty word play, misconceptions, and a new challenge.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act I, scene 2, 3  Leonato is misinformed by his brother, and Don John wants to bite.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act I, scene 1 Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, has come to visit the house of Leonato, governor of Messina. A cast of colorful characters is introduced.

Much Ado About Nothing – Into An introduction to our series on Much Ado About Nothing where we talk history, structure, and the building blocks of comedy.

As You Like It – Act V, scene 3 and 4 Exiles and rustics gather to witness some magic and promised marriages.

As You Like It – Act V, scene 1 and 2 Touchstone confronts a rival lover, and Rosalind promises a miracle.

As You Like It – Act IV, scene 2 and 3 Silvius delivers Phoebe's letter, and Oliver finds Ganymede and Aliena.

As You Like It – Act IV, scene 1 Ganymede attempts to cure Orlando, which sinks Rosalind deeper in love.

As You Like It – Act III, scene 5 Rosalind inserts herself into a pageant of disharmony, and only makes things worse.

As You Like It – Act III, scene 3 & 4 – Even a goat knows that love can turn a person into a fool but won't make a fool personable.

As You Like It – Act III scene 1 & 2 Oliver is uprooted from his comfy life, as words abound in the forest.

As You Like It – Act II, scene 6 & 7 Unexpected encounters in the forest, as if life were a play.

As You Like It – Act II, scene 4 & 5 Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone arrive in the forest. Jaques offers a dissenting note.

As You Like It – Act II, scene 1, 2, 3 While Duke Senior and his followers thrive in exile, Orlando is introduced to the perils of excellence.

As You Like It – Act I, scene 3 – Rosalind and Celia's world undergoes a sudden transformation.

As You Like It – Act I, scene 2 – Rosalind and Celia encounter a clown, and witness a wrestling match.

As You Like It – Act I, scene 1 – Orlando wants what's rightfully his.

As You Like It – An introduction – A few survival tips before entering the forest of Arden, lest we fall foul a shouting shepherd and shrug his shenanigans. 

Richard III – Act V Scene 3, 4, 5 At Bosworth field Richard will defend his crown. But the real battle will be fought within.

Richard III – Act IV Scene 4, 5 & Act V scene 1, 2  As Richard is bombarded with bad news, Stanley chooses a side, and another Henry appears. 

Richard III – Act IV Scene 4  Margaret makes her final appearance, and Richard's expedition to intercept Buckingham is interrupted.

Richard III – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3  Richard may have the crown, but keeping it will require the blood of innocents.

Richard III – Act III Scene 5, 6, 7 Richard has operated from the shadows long enough, it's time to sweep away the last of his obstacles and claim his prize. 

Richard III – Act III Scene 2, 3, 4 It's the day of the coronation council, and heads will roll.

Richard III – Act III Scene 1 Prince Edward returns to London, accompanied by his Uncle Richard and Buckingham, minus an escort or two.  Kids Learning For Life Bard Cards

Richard III – Act II Scene 2-4 The royal family suffers another devastating loss–one that shakes the realm–causing everyone to brace for the coming storm.

Richard III – Act II Scene 1  The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.

Richard III – Act I Scene 4  The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.

Richard III – Act I Scene 3 Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.

Richard III – Act I Scene 2  Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI. 

Richard III – Act I Scene 1 Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.

Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of Gloucester.

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7  King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own hands. 

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6  7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own brothers.

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3 Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England.