“What about this play- this particular play- brings us back to reading and performing it over and over? Could it be because the passionate, youthful rebellion that Romeo and Juliet enact all because they want to be together is inspiring to the more jaded adult? Or do theaters perform Romeo and Juliet because it’s an easy sell? “

“William Shakespeare’s works can be intimidating, to say the least. That’s why I’ve compiled this list – a cheat sheet, if you will – to help you navigate the crazy world of the Bard!”

“Unprecedented times call for unprecedented solutions, which caused actress and teaching artist Julia Giolzetti asked this question: “What if people all over the world contributed 1 minute each of a Shakespeare play, and then I spliced them into one deranged performance?” And thus, Sofa Shakespeare was born.”