Apr 4, 2024
Non-traditional casting, also known as color-conscious or diverse casting, refers to the practice of casting actors in roles that were traditionally intended for actors of a different race, gender, or ethnicity. While the intention behind this practice is often to promote diversity and inclusion, it has sparked...
Feb 17, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
In literature, unrequited love has been a driving force for narrative and character development. Consider Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." While not a classic case of unrequited love, the dynamics between Romeo, Rosaline, and Juliet echo its sentiments. Romeo's initial unreturned affection for Rosaline shapes...
Dec 10, 2023
Deux Ex Machina: Originating in ancient Greek theater as a literal "God from the machine" - where gods were brought onto the stage by a machine to resolve complex plots - this concept illuminates a critical junction in our understanding of fate versus free will. It referred to the sudden appearance of a god, typically...
Oct 30, 2023
Through the magic of AI voice actors, along with outstanding crack Bot AI dramaturgy, we once again present the Human Meme AI Playhouse! Today, we take apart the tragic ending of Shakespeare's classic "King Lear" and we flip it -- we rewrite it! -- meaning that all those who die, now live, and those who live, are...