Joe Siracusa: The Shakespeare Guy
produced by Brian Morey
The Shakespeare Guy and Aurora Shakespeare People want children and families in America to discover the fun and wonderful storytelling of William Shakespeare.  Our mission is to show young people in America that Shakespeare is exciting, accessible, and not out of their reach in regards to learning the spoken word and enjoying classic literature.  Our mission is to use theater to bring people together as it has in challenging times throughout history.  We will show young people and families the wonder and magic of William Shakespeare.
3/14/11 David Amram Meets the Ghost of Hamlet's Father, Live in Boston!
David Reveals a Different side of himself through live performance in Boston on Halloween and the day after Halloween.  The following evening on November 1st, he performed a concert at the Community Music School of Boston.  After his concert, he performed with students from the school.
The question was posed, "To be or not to bop?" 
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10/7/10 David Amram Part 1: 80th Birthday Boston Bash!
Legendary composer, world-class conductor, stellar musician and virtuoso performer, David Amram, in an exclusive interview with the Shakespeare Guy, reveals deep insight about his 80th Birthday Tour, his life, and arts in education.  David gives us "the real scoop" on Joseph Papp, Shakespeare in the Park, and the false tag of the "Beat Generation" - IT'S NOT BEAT!  
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7/22/10 "LORD WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE."
Fairies jump through "the hole in the trees" and invade the recording studio. The fairies take us to the astral plane where everything goes crazy! We get glimpses of the mad-cap-"ice-cream" version of A Midsummer Night's Dream with guest appearances by Nick Pennella, Maggie Mahr and Brian Morey. The show is about dreams and the unpredictable ways of love.The show is a fun, funny, love story for kids and adults about the King and Queen of Fairyland. Visit the fairies at www.theBardandtheBear.com or e-mail us at: shakespeareshows@aol.com.
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5/19/10 "The Hamlet Supremacy!" Newest Adaptation of Hamlet plays in Buffalo!
Director Joe Siracusa and actor Brian Morey break down this newest adaptation of Hamlet, describing the heart and soul behind this Action-Adventure, Romance-Revenge story. Classic text left intact, there's quick costume changes, weapons, puppets, masks, a full soundtrack, and songs. Playing at the Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave, Buffalo, NY, May 20 through June 5. Visit us at www.iamhamlet.com or email us at shakespeareshows@aol.com.
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