Chop Bard

Othello – Act III scene 3

Iago begins to put doubts into Othello's mind.

Othello – Act III scene 1, 2

Musicians are abused by a clown. A brief glimpse of normal life before villainy takes hold.

Othello – Act II scene 3

Strong drink spoils the celebration.

Othello – Act II scene 1,2

A violent storm changes the course of events.

Othello – Act I scene 3

A Turkish fleet heads for Cyprus. Othello tells a love story. Desdemona speaks her mind. Iago makes a plan.

Othello – Act I scene 2

The newly married Othello is warned against the threat of his father-in-law, and urgently sought after by two search parties.

Othello – Act I scene 1

Iago sets out to make life miserable for the Moor of Venice, with the unwitting help of Roderigo.

Othello – Introduction

We begin our 20th series with some first impressions, a rundown of our methods, a list of resources, some history, and what to expect from one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 2-5 On the fields of Philippi the final battle rages, and Caesar is revenged.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 1

The apposing armies meet at Philippi, but before the fight there must be words.

Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 3

Tension between Brutus and Cassius erupts, there's news of Portia, and Caesar makes an appearance.

Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 1, 2

Both sides begin to shape and gather their forces in a divided Rome.

Julius Caesar – Act III scene 2, 3

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.

Julius Caesar – Act III scene 1

Caesar, escorted by his friends, arrives at his destiny.

Julius Caesar – Act II scene 2, 3, 4

Calphurnia's dreams add to Caesar's Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.

Julius Caesar – Act II scene 2, 3, 4

Calphurnia's dreams add to Caesar's Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.

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 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.