1. The University of Kansas is currently staging _Midsummer Night's Dream_ in a production using original pronunciation. The play is directed by Paul Meier of the KU Theatre Department, who hosted a two-week residence by the distinguished historian of the language, David Crystal. Crystal, who advised a London "OP" production by the New Globe Theatre, helped the actors in the early stages of rehearsal. He believes that this _MND_ is the first such production in the USA. 2. article: Richard F. Hardin, "Marlowe Thinking Globally"," in Sarah K. Scott and M. L. Stapleton, eds. _Christopher Marlowe the Craftsman: Lives, Stage, and Page_ (Farnham, England: Ashgate, 2010) 23-32. Dick Hardin -----Original Message----- From: REED-L: Records of Early English Drama Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gerard NeCastro Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 7:14 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Fall 2010 MRDS Newsletter Dear PERFORM-ers and REED-sters, Please pardon the cross-listing. I have begun putting together the Fall MRDS Newsletter, and, as usual, I need your help. Please send any announcements, including: - Upcoming conferences - Recent publications - Upcoming or recent performances - Dissertations in progress (author's name, title, institution, director's name) or recently completed dissertations - Calls for Papers and other opportunities - Other News to [log in to unmask] . Please do not be shy. Best to All, Gerard NeCastro Gerard NeCastro MRDS Newsletter Secretary and sometimes Professor of English University of Maine at Machias 4 Kimball Hall 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias, ME 04654 207-255-1293 [log in to unmask]