For years a friend of mine has hosted an annual Shakespeare party. It used to be held around William Shakespeare's birthday (April 23), but is now usually held just before Lent, when the weather is more amenable to wearing heavy costumes and as a final farewell to the Christmas partying season. The party includes music and skits prepared by the guests, usually from Shakespeare or evocative of his time.
This year's Shakespeare party will be tonight. It's not often that dramatic...
