Shakesploitation!

Behind the Music: R Montegue Trapped in the Closet

2010-04-20T10:33:00.002-04:00

A Behind the Music segmrnt for Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo's R Montegue: Trapped in the Closet!

Franny Not Forgotten

2009-09-16T22:56:00.002-04:00

One more blog entry. Another show on 9/19

R Montague: Trapped in the Closet Chaper 3

2009-09-12T12:17:00.011-04:00

Romeo meets Tybalt and Mercutio on the streets after escaping the closet and had some trouble with the feud between the families from Shakesploitation II by Andy Grigg

GI Joe Scene

2009-09-11T12:43:00.006-04:00

Here is the opening scene from Cobra Commander II from Thursday September 10 2009. The scene stars, Adam Altman and Matt McDonough as Flint and Duke and Franny Calter and David Yashin as the kids. Live action PSA parody for all to enjoy. Be sure to see the full plays at 941 Theater in Philadelphia this weekend, Shows September 11,12 and 19 2009. Call the Fringe box office or come to the door.

She wears short shorts

2009-09-10T13:21:00.002-04:00

See this hot outfit in Shakes II Iambic Boogaloo at the Fringe

Funny

2009-09-10T12:57:00.003-04:00

Ed and Lauren record a brief but heartfelt blog.

Cobra Commander Announces BYOB performances of Shakesploitation

2009-09-08T17:27:00.005-04:00

Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo runs Thursday-Saturday this week, 9 10-12. Our 2nd evening performances (9/11) and (9/12) are BYOB.

Beast The Robot

2009-09-07T11:02:00.003-04:00

Shakesploitation is more than Shakespearean parody....There is dancing by highly skilled performers. See R Montague Trapped in the Closet at Shakespoitation II Iambic Boogaloo for all of the club dancing one man can stand.
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DO NOT LEAVE ACTORS ALONE WITH A WEBCAM

2009-09-06T09:51:00.005-04:00

The girls of Shakesploitation have a message.

Shakesploitation is open and after an stressful set up and tech, a tremendous show with a full house. Get your tickets for the rest of the run. Thanks to cast for their tolerance for the set up and their amazing work on stage.

What is Shakesploitation

2009-09-05T09:54:00.003-04:00

We open today and here is a bit of information about what makes up Shakesploiatation. Three parodies, hours of laughs for the Fringe Festival at 941 theater

Shakesploitation Named one of the 11 to see at the Fringe by Philly Weekly

2009-09-04T10:43:00.007-04:00

Read the story: Philly Weekly Fringe Preview.
Our other Fringe Show was mentioned in the City Paper preview as well. Read it :City Paper Fringe Preview.

Great news and go see all the shows you can. Tickets at www.livearts-fringe.org

Matt's Sacrifice

2009-09-04T10:36:00.005-04:00

The gang from Shakesploitation II has become quite a family, Share and Shale alike is the motto, after the cut a bitch thing..... The cast in a way has adopted the ideal that Iron Age presents in CITIZEN PAINE OR MARX IN SOHO, where we each owe a debt to out community and that we must live communally. Matt muses on the results of this lifestyle as he have according to his ability and the case used according to their need. Part three of the Pringle Trilogy from Plays and Players dressing room dungeon.

And now a word from a sponsor

2009-09-03T16:50:00.001-04:00

Krissy tried to show our hopeful sponsor how a commercial using Shakesploitation would work.

Serpentor's Cover Letter

2009-09-03T07:49:00.004-04:00

Serpentor is preparing for when he is out of work after Shakesploitation Iambic Boogaloo closes. We were able to attain a copy of his cover letter and share it for your aggrandizement.

To Whom it May Concern:

I understand your immediate need for an Administrative Position and I can fill that because I have all the basic fucking needs you want. Give me the job and I'll fucking organize your shit in ways you'd never dream. I am that fucking magical.What? You require that I am fully trained in Bullshit? No problem! I am totally capable of writing bullshit for your company to make you look ever so sweet. ...

You will hurray this cover letter, or die.

This I command.

Sincerely, Serpentor

Bonus Post:: We need a Sponsor

2009-09-02T22:28:00.004-04:00

Todd and Franny make a plea for financial support for Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival...
A Very focused plea, with the help of some crisps and a magic tiara of concentration found in the PLays and Player's Dressing Room

A Motto

2009-09-02T06:41:00.004-04:00

So here begins a series from the Plays and Players preview performance. I left them alone with the web cam in their dressing room and things seem to have gotten out of control. Well, live and learn.
Krissy, Rachel, Todd and Franny all developed a Shakesploitation Motto based on a dangerous encounter Todd had with a new costume piece and a miniature knife be found in its pocket.

Serpentor Commands

2009-09-01T06:40:00.003-04:00

Meet Serpentor, the amazing leader of Cobra. His plans extend far beyond the destruction of G I Joe.... They extend to you.... ALL OF YOU... This he commands.

Othello for Shakesploitation II: Iambic Boogaloo

2009-08-31T12:53:00.005-04:00

A brief visit from an old friend from Shakesploitation I. Be careful he is watching

Olivia's Chapbook

2009-08-30T18:45:00.011-04:00

Olivia brings another excerpt from her chapbook to the Shakesploitation II Blog. More blog to come. The big shots are on the way this week

A Simple Ad

2009-08-29T10:29:00.004-04:00

John Doyle visits the location of Shakesploitation II iambic Boogaloo in the city (941 Theatre) and takes a few moments to talk about the show at the Fringe. Little more than an ad...no real humor here. The Web cam does cause some confusion.....
Sorry about the color balance, I think941 may be the gateway to an alternate universe...... once Shakesploitation is there, I am sure it will be.

A Man and his gun....

2009-08-28T11:54:00.003-04:00

Go Joe.... When the Cobra Guards find a few minutes to relax between taking over the world, the release some stress with their gun. A Favorite pastime at rehearsal for Shakesploitation II: Iambic Boogaloo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September.

A Week Without Mick is like a Week without Sunshine

2009-08-27T12:18:00.002-04:00

Mick Shares his take on the mystic power of Shakesploitation.

There is a big race on Sunday

2009-08-26T18:42:00.003-04:00

Andrew and Belch talk about the consequences of Andrew's big race for Olivia's love.... Trouble is a brewin' in Friday the 13th Night, part of Shakesploitation II at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

RISE UP by Ophelia's Drowning, Part of Shakesploitation

2009-08-25T14:23:00.015-04:00

The magnificent Rise Up, the rock anthem that opens Shakes II and echoed through the training sequence in Shakes One. Performed by the classic 80s Rock Band, Ophelia's Drowning. This video was produced by Kevin Turner and John Doyle. enjoy the Anthem and the magnificent lyrics by the maestro of Shakesploitation, Andy Grigg.

See the video at http://www.youtube.com/user/ironagetheatre#play/all/uploads-all/0/YyjpcXhdOBM

An Old Friend Visits

2009-08-24T13:45:00.002-04:00

A message from Jerry Rudasill, who stopped by Shakesploitation rehearsal to shoot a cameo video for Shakesploitation II. He is performing in The Brothers Flannigan at Fergie's pub during the Fringe Festival! Since he could not be with us physically , we have a special treat during the Shakesploitation performances for all you Rudasill fans out there.

Trina

2009-08-22T14:13:00.004-04:00

Cracked out Trina, another favorite from Shakesploitation One, stopped by Iron Age Theatre to wish the new cast the best with Shakesploitation II at the Fringe but, as usual, because distracted.

Shakesploitation Honors Gabby Hayes

2009-08-21T16:55:00.006-04:00

Regionally respected actor Steve Hatzai shares some insight into his critically acclaimed performance a the gravedigger in Romeo And Juliet Apocalypse from Shakespoitation I. Hatzai takes a moment to honor the memory of one of his dramatic influence. We miss Steve this year. He is part of the Brothers Flannigan also performed at the Fringe this year. Be sure to see Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo at 941 Theatre for a cameo by Steve and also check out his production.

The Confessional II

2009-08-20T18:54:00.003-04:00

Some nights things can get a bit out of hand, or rather more than expected get's in someone's hand....

Upon Return from Edinburgh

2009-08-19T14:22:00.003-04:00

Dorien returns to Shakesploiation after a successful production at the Edinburgh Fringe festival to find things have changed a bit while he was away and rehearsal has become much more dangerous!!!

Practice Makes Perfect

2009-08-18T11:21:00.004-04:00

Todd revels in the rehearsal of his scene in Cobra Commander

Alas Poor Jason

2009-08-17T10:33:00.006-04:00

A sentimental musing on the murderrific focus of the Friday the 13th series, immortalized by Andy Grigg in Shakesploitation II's Friday the 13th Night or "what you kill..."

One more from Olivia's Chapbook

2009-08-16T11:36:00.004-04:00

Depression and angst are the hallmark of teen poetry and Olivia from Friday the 13th Night is no exception. I am sure many of you are thinking, won't the killer get to her already.... if just to stop the poetry. See if she suffers as much as her readers in Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo. www.ironagetheatre.irg/shakesploitation II.

A Poetic Interlude

2009-08-15T11:18:00.002-04:00

Ed shares a Shakesploitated reworking of some Shakespeare.

The Confessional

2009-08-14T11:46:00.006-04:00

Krissy returns from a break and has some things to say about her fellow actors in the Iron Age Confessional. (By the way... she is right 9at least about her own situation)..... See if they work it out at Shakesploitation II Iambic Boogaloo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival is September. www.ironagetheatre.org

Fight Call

2009-08-13T11:17:00.006-04:00

John Doyle, director of Shakesploitation shares some insight into the stage combat technique used by the Shakesploitation staff as they prep for their performances in September. Have an insider look at the show before you see it.

Killer Acting

2009-08-11T23:03:00.003-04:00

Shakesploitation Special Effect Extra

2009-08-10T14:45:00.005-04:00

Learn a bit about the magic behind the technology that drives Shakesploitation.

Meet Fabian

2009-08-10T14:30:00.003-04:00

The ideas and thoughts presented in this blog entry by Fabian do not represent the ideas or beliefs of Iron Age Theatre or its subsidiaries. Fabian is a disturbed young man who has lost his way and listens too much to the cure. Iron Age completely supports any accidental of purposeful assault on Fabian. I mean if he was killed by some masked killer at Camp Palmer, I think few of us would really be upset..... Iron Age Theatre does not support the use of any drug or drug paraphernalia.

An Actor's Conflict

2009-08-07T12:32:00.002-04:00

Comedy can breed contempt or so this Confessional by one of the Shakesploitation actors seems to suggest. Will they make it or will there be blood?????

Olivia with sound....

2009-08-07T08:28:00.003-04:00

Poor sad poet Olivia shares another ground breaking bit of verse from her private book. Will these poems win the heart of Viola?

Olivia's Poetry Corner

2009-08-06T16:00:00.011-04:00

Poor sad poet Olivia shares another ground breaking bit of verse from her private book. Will these poems win the heart of Viola?

Shakesploitation Sound Design

2009-08-04T11:17:00.004-04:00

Take a behind the scenes look at the intricate and thoughtful sound design team for Shakesploitation. Their painstaking exploration of potential sound for this years Fringe production is evidence of the professionalism and talent of the crew.

A Message from CC III to ....

2009-08-03T10:30:00.004-04:00

This underground transmission from Cobra HQ is a pun filled warning to CC III arch nemesis. Any likeness to any character imagined, living or dead , or to the emperor from Star Wars, is purely coincidental and potentially budgetary in nature.

2009-08-02T13:15:00.006-04:00

The blog presents the credits from the pimpified retelling of Shakespleare's tragic moor in "Grand Theft Othello," part of the 2005 Fringe hit, Shakesploitation. For those that saw it a pleasant memory, for those that missed it an invitation to the Fringe perfromances

Meet Malvolio

2009-08-01T15:04:00.005-04:00

Malvolio, the newest male counselor at Camp Palmer doesn't have an idea of how to treat a woman, but his fellow Illryian's are sure to teach him well, as long as he can hear them

The Shakesploitation Project

2009-07-31T09:23:00.008-04:00

In July and August 2009, a troupe of actors retired to a rehearsal space to develop a theatrical exploration of Shakespeare's materworks. Lead into the artistc endeavor by playwright Andy Grigg and Director John Doyle, the company hoped to discover new meaning in the bard's writing through extreme meathods. They were never heard from again. The following blog video was found in a canister under a pile of outdated pack of M&M peanut candies and stale twizzlers along with a few crumpled and bloodied pages of a play called Shakesploiation II. We share this with you in the interest of giving voice to this humble actor who struggles so hard to get the message out before is potentially unforutante end. We hope to be able to get more video from the tape, but the damage is terrifying. www.ironagetheatre.org/shakesploitation2.html

Meet Orsino

2009-07-30T09:21:00.006-04:00

Meet Orsino, the love struck lead counselor from Friday the 13th Night, part of Shakesploitation II, Iambic Boogaloo. Orsino struggles with his feelings for Cesar, the hot and sexy Viola disguised as a man. He want to get closer to him/her but has the common teen male aversion to WANGER. He comes up with a solution, perhaps a dream of how to get up on that.

PUCK OFF!

2009-07-29T09:44:00.005-04:00

If our Blogs have offended, Puck takes a moment to make apology but as with everything in Shakesploitation, things don't always go as the bard planned. Ffrom the sold out 2005 production of Shakesploitation I by Andy Grigg.

Shakespeare The Man and the Myth: Who Wrote Shakespeare's Plays?

2009-07-28T10:31:00.006-04:00

The continuing eduational program about the historical truth of Shakespeare and his works. Our host tackles the issue of the authorship of Shakespeare's plays in this episode.

2009-07-27T09:16:00.001-04:00

The melancholy head counselors from Camp Palmer in Illyria reads another heart rending poem from her private chap book, hear more of Olivia's heart shattering poems in Friday, the 13th Night part of Shakesploitaion II Iambic Boogaloo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September. Shakesploitation Video Blog

Videos from Shakesploitations Past

2009-07-26T12:22:00.007-04:00

A Video from Shakesploitations Past! The Shaw Brothers Masterpiece of classical drama, Hebenon Deadly Sting tells the story of Claudius' murder of Old King Hamlet from HAMLET Burning Fist of Denmark from the 2005 Fringe Festival hit, Shakesploiation.

Tag Line Candidate

2009-07-25T09:23:00.002-04:00

Adam: Shakesploitation PR Director pitches his ad campaign for Shakesploitation II: Iambic Boogaloo

Shakesploitation Style Dramaturgy

2009-07-24T09:33:00.002-04:00

Shakesploitation II: Behind the Scenes Dramaturgical Discussions. a hidden camera captured this brilliant few momnets of scholarly discussion during rehearsal for Shakesploitation II: Iambic Boogaloo opening in September at 941 Theater in Philadelphia as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Produced by Iron Age Theatre.

A Reading from Olivia's Summer Camp Chapbook

2009-07-23T09:02:00.002-04:00

Meet Olivia, the horny head counselors from Camp Palmer as she reads from her heart felt private book of poems. hear more of Olivia's heart shattering poems in Friday, the 13th Night part of Shakesploitaion II Iambic Boogaloo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September. Shakesploitation Video Blog

Actors Gripe

2009-07-22T09:58:00.001-04:00

The Problem of Early Photo Call and the making of a slasher shot. As any actor knows, getting PR shots can be a pain, Unfortunately The shakes gang has access to a web cam and can share their frustrations with the world.

Meet Maria

2009-07-21T09:53:00.003-04:00

Meet Maria - Mariah?? another of the horny teen counselors from" Friday the 13th Night," part of Shakesploitation II at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Meet Andrew

2009-07-18T08:32:00.004-04:00

Meet Andrew, one of the horny counselors from "Friday the 13th Night... or what you kill," part of Shakesploitation II by Andy Grigg from Iron Age Theatre

A Short Rehearsal because....

2009-07-17T09:13:00.005-04:00

What happens when most of the cast has a surprise conflict with rehearsal.... One guy gets blamed....
Shakesploitation II will play at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September. Visit the Festival Website or www.ironagetheatre.org for details.

Shakesploitation II - The Man Behind the Myth Part 1

2009-07-16T09:53:00.004-04:00

Shakesploitation Video Blog Part 2
Who was Shakespeare? Mic Shares his in depth research about the Man, the Myth and Message

Welcome to the Shakesploitation II Video Blog

2009-07-15T23:39:00.001-04:00

We Are Open

2005-09-05T15:39:00.000-04:00

Shakeploitation ran two performances at the Journey Home Community Center on Saturday and Sunday to packed houses. The tech was a challenge but the perfromances and audiences were marvelous.

Welcome

2005-08-05T10:29:00.000-04:00

We have just started rehersals and things are proceeding as planned.
Here is one of the postcard images for the show: