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Some striking similarities between Shakespeare’s “King Henry VI” and “Game of Thrones” include a king (King Henry V) who dies unexpectedly leaving a young heir apparent and two brothers who doubt his ability to lead a young woman (Joan of Arc) who has visions on how to defeat the enemy an internal power struggle between two ruling families (Yorks and Lancasters) an advisor (the Duke of York) who sits on the throne in the king’s absence and commands his own loyalists a woman (Queen Margaret) who is married to the King for political purposes and rules from behind the scenes and a physically deformed character (Richard III) who rises to power by eliminating members of his own family.Ĭarlson-Brown says that much of what makes Game of Thrones appealing to fans today is what made the Wars of the Roses, named for the families’ competing rose sigils, popular to fans in Shakespeare’s time. “World events inspired our choice to tell these stories, as well as inspiring ‘Game of Thrones.’” “This project exemplifies our collective belief in the exciting immediacy of live theatre,” Glasser says. Scott Glasser, a UNO professor and UNO Theatre coordinator, is directing the War of Roses’ first play, called “A War of Roses (Part I): Foreign Flames” while Amy Lane, a former UNO instructor and now Creighton professor, will direct “A War of Roses (Part II): A Fire Within.” Carlson-Brown is the fight coordinator for both plays. “We wanted to not just honor Shakespeare, but honor the commitment that UNO, Creighton and the city of Omaha have had to presenting the bard’s work,” says Vincent Carlson-Brown, a UNO alumnus and Artistic Director for Nebraska Shakespeare.ĭ.
Presented at Creighton's Lied Education Center November 11-13. Presented at the UNO Weber Fine Arts Building November 3-6, 10, 12, & 13 The joint effort coincides with Nebraska Shakespeare’s 30th anniversary and the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. This November, UNO is partnering with Creighton University and Nebraska Shakespeare to tell the story of “A War of Roses,” which will condense the “Henry VI” trilogy, as well as parts of “Henry V” and “Richard III,” into a two-part performance. This struggle served as inspiration for Shakespeare’s multi-play historical epic known as the “The Wars of Roses,” which in turn inspired George R. The Lancasters and Yorks are two 15th-century noble families that fought for control of the English crown between 14. Millions of “Game of Thrones” fans are familiar with the political struggle between House Lannister and House Stark, but what about the real-world history of the families that influenced them? While it's not quite clear who will take the Iron Throne or what terror the White Walkers will bring to the Seven Kingdoms, we do know a lot about the real-world history that inspired Martin to write the saga, and that knowledge is being passed down to students at UNO through two unique programs: Nebraska Shakespeare and UNO's M edieval and Renaissance Studies program.
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Since the first book was published in 1996, the series has sold more than 58 million copies across five books and the show, which launched in 2011, has won more than 180 awards, including the Golden Globes in 20 for Best Drama series as well as 12 Emmys in 2015, including awards for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" honoring Peter Dinklage's performance as Tyrion Lannister. Sunday, June 26, marked the much-anticipated finale of the sixth season of HBO's popular series " Game of Thrones," which is based on the " A Song of Fire and Ice" series of books authored by George R.R. Office of Research and Creative Activity.Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center.
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