This will be the OOC information for a thread I hope to start by the end of the week. The idea is that all of the characters from William Shakespeare’s plays will gather together at a good, old-fashioned Renaissance “party” – complete with food, dancing, and other forms of merriment. More of the opening details will follow in the actual thread.
Shakespeare’s plays encompassed so many different types of plays and characters, that there really is something for everyone. From the tragic “Romeo and Juliet”, to the topsy-turvy world of “Twelfth Night”, to the paradise of “The Tempest”, to the magical “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, to historical tragedies of “Antony and Cleopatra” and “Julius Caesar”.
The characters are also varied – Viola, the cross-dresser from “Twelfth Night”, the troubled Hamlet, the vile Lady Macbeth, romantic Romeo, the shrew Katharina who must be tamed, and the tragic hero Othello. There are also lots of more “normal” characters to play as well. And let’s not forget the supporting characters: Falstaff, Mercutio, Iago, Bianca, or Hero just to name a few.
Let us also remember these plays were filled with mistaken identities, sword-play, and intrigue. So you are not limited to eating, dancing, and making merry – unless, of course, you so choose to do so!
I will not ask that players speak in the language of Elizabethan England (although if you should wish to try it, I welcome the attempts!), but I will ask that you try to stay in character, i.e English Renaissance period. Also, it is assumed that all characters are living (i.e. Romeo and Juliet are still alive), and you don’t have to play opposite the same character in the play – Julius Caesar can get together with Lady Macbeth, Beatrice can try to bring Hamlet out of the doldrums, Cleopatra can attempt to seduce King Lear, and so on. Also, if you want to play, but are not familiar enough with the works of Shakespeare to determine a character, please contact me and I will help you find a character that will fit what you wish to play.
Just post the character and the play that character is from (if known) you wish to play here. If more than one person wants to play a specific character, then I will take it as first come, first served, if need be.
I welcome one and all to come and join the party!
As for me, I shall take on the role of Portia from "Merchant of Venice". Also, for anyone who remembers the recent romance between Antonio and Maria in the "Hawkes Pirate" thread, and who have wished that their romance would have continued, I have good news! WildxFire has graciously agreed to take on the role of Antonio from "Merchant of Venice", and we shall once again reprise our roles here.
Shakespeare’s plays encompassed so many different types of plays and characters, that there really is something for everyone. From the tragic “Romeo and Juliet”, to the topsy-turvy world of “Twelfth Night”, to the paradise of “The Tempest”, to the magical “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, to historical tragedies of “Antony and Cleopatra” and “Julius Caesar”.
The characters are also varied – Viola, the cross-dresser from “Twelfth Night”, the troubled Hamlet, the vile Lady Macbeth, romantic Romeo, the shrew Katharina who must be tamed, and the tragic hero Othello. There are also lots of more “normal” characters to play as well. And let’s not forget the supporting characters: Falstaff, Mercutio, Iago, Bianca, or Hero just to name a few.
Let us also remember these plays were filled with mistaken identities, sword-play, and intrigue. So you are not limited to eating, dancing, and making merry – unless, of course, you so choose to do so!
I will not ask that players speak in the language of Elizabethan England (although if you should wish to try it, I welcome the attempts!), but I will ask that you try to stay in character, i.e English Renaissance period. Also, it is assumed that all characters are living (i.e. Romeo and Juliet are still alive), and you don’t have to play opposite the same character in the play – Julius Caesar can get together with Lady Macbeth, Beatrice can try to bring Hamlet out of the doldrums, Cleopatra can attempt to seduce King Lear, and so on. Also, if you want to play, but are not familiar enough with the works of Shakespeare to determine a character, please contact me and I will help you find a character that will fit what you wish to play.
Just post the character and the play that character is from (if known) you wish to play here. If more than one person wants to play a specific character, then I will take it as first come, first served, if need be.
I welcome one and all to come and join the party!
As for me, I shall take on the role of Portia from "Merchant of Venice". Also, for anyone who remembers the recent romance between Antonio and Maria in the "Hawkes Pirate" thread, and who have wished that their romance would have continued, I have good news! WildxFire has graciously agreed to take on the role of Antonio from "Merchant of Venice", and we shall once again reprise our roles here.
I just never know what will come off this keyboard. It just seems to have a will of its own.