Med 2 - What Can Learn (From Shakespeare in Love)?

What can we learn about theatre from Shakespeare in Love? It would probably be easiest to point out everything in a long run-out sentence as follows: we can see that theatre is as cut-throat, every man for himself, sell your ideas to the highest bidder as any business ever was but that the play simply could not function if it were not so – each person (playwright, director, financier, etc.) has just as vital a role in producing the play as the actors who perform the show; interestingly enough, each one attempts to minimize the other’s talents or parts but yet they all realize that they cannot function without the other.

Actors can have their spats – inspiration can come from all sorts of places – titles are important – plays are an ever evolving organism (while being written or in its performance) – everyone involved becomes a family – performers really can come in all shapes and sizes – but most importantly, and above all, we can learn that a story, when well told/performed, can change the minds and opinions of viewers, can influence individuals beyond their wildest dreams, and can last an eternity when written on the hearts of the audience.

And since chapter five was about audience, we could also ask to which member of the audience was this movie tailored? Yeah, some may call it a chick-flick, but it does have quite a bit of action and adventure, a little history, and its comedic timing and jokes could only be caught by those who have some knowledge of Shakespearian plays. Basically, the movie was probably written for all to enjoy, but those who have a bit of theatre knowledge under their belts will be the individuals who can truly appreciate the movie for its quick wit, subtle humor, and deeper meaning.