Shakespeare's Mulberry Tree
By Keir Cutler
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The true story of "Shakespeare's Mulberry Tree" of Stratford-upon-Avon is not generally known, even though it was seminal to the development of William Shakespeare as the cultural icon he is today. Keir Cutler, who possesses a PhD in theater, tells the fascinating real life account in this short and revealing essay.
Beginning with Shakespeare’s death in 1616, Cutler succinctly takes the reader on a historical journey that provides food for thought for the open-minded thinker. If William of Stratford was the writer of the famous plays and poems, why was nothing ever found in his hometown connecting this man to the great works? Why are there no plays, poems or even any letters in Shakespeare’s own hand? And most significantly, why would the mulberry tree in back of his former home in Stratford become “one of the most valuable assets of the town?”
“Shakespeare’s Mulberry Tree” is a true story few professors ever tell their students because it is difficult to maintain the strict orthodoxy that there is no Shakespeare Authorship Question once this important piece of history is known.
Keir Cutler
BIOGRAPHY - KEIR CUTLER, PhD Keir Cutler has been called "a fine storyteller . . . an amazing lesson," (The Charlebois Post, 2014) "brimming with insight, social satire and laughs," (theatromania.ca, 2013) "gloriously funny," (Orlando Sentinel, 2013) "funny, informative, and entertaining," (NOW Magazine, Toronto, 2013) "simply fantastic," (bloodyunderrated.net, 2013) "brilliant," (Mooney on Theatre, Toronto, 2010.) "a phenomenal performer," (winnipegonstage.com, 2008.) "supremely witty," (Edmonton Journal, 2008.) "consistently intelligent," (CBC, Edmonton, 2008.) "one of solo theatre's superstars." (Montreal Gazette, 2007) "captivating," (Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 2006.) "riveting," (Montreal Mirror, 2006.) "absolutely hilarious," (Victoria Times Colunist, 2004) "a real theatrical gift," (Ottawa Citizen, 2003.) "a cunning performer," (drama.ca, 2003.) "a masterful entertainer," (Winnipeg Free Press, 2001.) "a marvel to watch," (Toronto Sun, 2000.) "formidably delightful," (Off-Off Broadway Review, New York, 2000.) "a penetrating presence," (Backstage, New York, 2000.) "blisteringly funny," (Hour, Montreal, 1999.) Keir has an M.A. and Ph.D. in theatre from Wayne State University in Detroit, a playwriting diploma from the National Theatre School of Canada and has a B.A from McGill University. He is the playwright/performer of nine monologues and one two-character theatre play. His solo works include the multiple-award-winning, "Teaching Shakespeare: A Parody" (French translation, "Fou de Shakespeare"), "Teaching Detroit," a monologue adaptation of "Mark Twain's Is Shakespeare Dead?," "Teaching Witchcraft," "Lunatic Van Beethoven," "Teaching As You Like It," "Teaching the Fringe," "Rant Demon," and "Shakespeare Crackpot." He is also the author of the comic two-hander, "Teaching Hamlet." Keir has performed his works across Canada, in New York City and other American cities. Four of his solo shows are on video and have been broadcasted on television by BRAVO!/CANADA. He is a signatory of and videospokesman for the "Declaration of Reasonable Doubt About the Identity of William Shakespeare." Keir received the "Distinguished Achievement in the Arts Award" in 2014, from the Shakespeare Authorship Research Centre at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon: an award previously given to Sir Derek Jacobi, Mark Rylance, Michael York, and Roland Emmerich. He has appeared in many local television and film projects filmed in the Montreal area. Notable performances include work with Jennifer Love Hewitt in "The Audrey Hepburn Story," and with Julien Poulin in "Bob Gratton- Ma Vie My Life." In the late 1970s, Keir played football at McGill University. He once scored three touchdowns in a single game against Concordia University. He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, but did not make the team. Keir is married and lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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