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John Barton’s acting guide Playing Shakespeare is an excellent tool for any actor serious about learning the craft, and in particular for actors who want to truly develop a skill for acting in Shakespearian productions. The series began as a video workshop done by the RSC for a British TV station and went on to such acclaim that it was eventually extended into a multi-segment video series on the acting of Shakespeare. Barton later published this material into his book. Barton begins his examination with a look at Shakespearian language. He foc