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The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 2-3 – Autolycus is told about the amazing events that happened off stage, and everyone gathers for one last miracle.

The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 1 – Heirless and haunted by his past, Leontes welcomes our star-crossed lovers, even as fortune turns against them.

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 2 – Perdita and Florizel face an unknown future, Camillo plots his return to Sicilia, and Autolycus seizes an unexpected opportunity. Botanical Shakespeare A Shakespearean Botanical

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 1 – Love, and flowers, abound at the sheep shearing feast, where Perdita and Florizel aren't the only ones pretending to be someone else. Music: Thatched Villagers, and Miris Magic Dance, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Shakespeare for Freedom Why the Plays Matter , by Ewan Fernie

The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 1, 2 & 3 – Welcome to Bohemia! Where time passes at it pleases, kings spy on their heirs, and thieves pass for tinkers.

The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 3 – Antigonus, guided by a disturbing dream, arrives in Bohemia with Hermione's baby daughter.

The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 1-2 – Cleomines and Dion return with the oracles response, as Hermione is brought to trial. For good, or ill, her ordeal ends here. Arkangel Shakespeare

The Winter's Tale – Act II scenes 2-3 – From Hermione's prison cell, hope is born. When Paulina makes her appearance, Leontes may be outmatched!

The Winter's Tale – Act II scene 1 – The serenity of mother and child is shattered as Leontes publicly accuses his wife of adultery. Will in the Ville

The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Leontes, convinced of his wife's adultery, looks to his most faithful confidant, Camillo, to help resolve his troubled mind. Missing Spindle

The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Polixenes truly desires to return home, but Hermione convinces him to stay, while Leontes has some bad ideas. Making Make Believe Real

The Winter's Tale – Intro, and Act I scene 1 – A sad tale may be best for winter, but Shakespeare had something else in mind. Come join us in the Kingdom of Sicilia, where everything is just swell. Arkangel Shakespeare's, The Winter's Tale

King Lear – Act V scene 3 – The wheel turns again as Lear and company make their weary way toward the inevitable conclusion. In memory of Judy Ziegler, Oct 26 1944 - April 10 2016

King Lear – Act IV scene 7, Act V scenes 1 & 2 – Father and daughter are reunited, even as Edmund plots to revoke their happy ending. Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder, and G.Robin Smith.

King Lear – Act IV scene 6 – Nothing is as it seems... Edgar and Gloucester stand upon the verge, encounter the mad King, and run into a serviceable villain. Hollow Crown 2 Trailer BBC Amazon, The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses Heuristic Shakespeare App

King Lear – Act IV scene 3, 4, & 5 – Lear has made it to Dover, Cordelia returns to the play, and Regan's got an eye for Edmund. Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder

King Lear – Act IV scene 1 & 2 – Edgar encounters his blind father, as passion ignites in the north. Bardfilm

King Lear – Act III scene 7 – Poor Gloucester. He never saw it coming. Featuring: Kate Miller

King Lear – Act III scene 5 & 6 – Edmund betrays his father, while the broken Lear conducts an imaginary trial.

King Lear – Act III scene 3 & 4 – Seeking shelter from the storm, Lear & company encounter Edgar (disguised as Poor Tom), while Gloucester makes a desperate decision. GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: Largest Shakespeare Battle Reenactment, Benefiting UW Drama Department Washington Shakespeare Festival Endowed Fund in Drama

King Lear – Act III scene 1 & 2 – Blow winds and crack your cheeks! Lear and his fool find themselves in the middle of nowhere, caught in a storm storm, and without so much as a hat.

King Lear – Act II scene 4 – It's a two on one grudge match: Old man Lear verses his thankless daughters!

King Lear – Act II scene 2 & 3 – Kent bumps into a rival-messenger at Gloucester's house, while Edgar disappears. Jon Scholes

King Lear – Act II scene 1 – Gloucester receives a surprise visit, just as Edmund's deceptions pay off, and whispered rumors hint of war. The Year of Lear OSF Play on! mentalfloss.com americantheatre.org npr.org newyorker.com