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The bard's bad boys

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Shakespeare Repertory founder Barbara Gaines is overseeing a production of 'Othello' that will bring to light the African heritage of Othello. Gaines and Mary Zimmerman will offer their interpretation of the character Bertram in a production of 'All's Well That Ends Well.'

Portrayals, Women theatrical producers and directors, Women theatrical directors, Women theatrical producers, Characters and characteristics in literature, Literary characters, All's Well That Ends Well (Play), Othello (Play)

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The pleasure principle

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Zsikszentmihalyi's new book, 'Talented Teenagers: The Roots of Success and Failure,' explores how gifted teenagers find pleasure in demanding work. His theory of 'flow' explains how geniuses and artists become deeply absorbed and draw fulfillment from their work.

Research, Biography, Schools, Chicago, Illinois, Learning, Psychology of, Learning theory (Psychology), Gifted children, Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly

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Fragile glory

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Terry Kinney, Gary Sinise, and Laila Robins all deeply respect Tennessee Williams' classic play. For Sinise, who will play Stanley, the quality of the play is unquestionable. Robins, who will portray Blanche, is accustomed to emotionally demanding roles.

Drama, Plays, A Streetcar Named Desire (Play)

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