Shakespeare may have borrowed from other writers, but the intensity of his imagination and language made the plays his own.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

While many plays by other writers of his time have been forgotten, Shakespeare and his art live on.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

And several museums in cities where he lived are remembering him with plays,readings and other events.

VOA: special.2009.02.02

In Washington,D.C.,alone two theaters perform the plays of Shakespeare and other writers of his time.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

In "The King of the Desert" he plays members of his family and other characters.

VOA: special.2010.06.21

The natural environment plays an important role in his documentaries and other movies.

VOA: special.2009.03.25

Vaudeville shows presented short plays,singers, comedians who made people laugh and other acts.

VOA: special.2009.10.11