What is iambic pentameter, and why does William Shakespeare's work continue to resonate with modern audiences? Chris Coleman, Artistic Director at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts alongside Senior Artistic Producer & Director of Casting Grady Soapes, deep dive into the history behind Shakespeare's famous poetic rhythm and explore how his themes of love, ambition, power, identity, and human nature remain relevant centuries later. Whether you're a student, educator, literature enthusiast, or simply curious about Shakespeare, this video offers a clear and engaging introduction to one of the most influential writers in history. 00:23 First Shakespeare's experience 02:27 Why The Tempest? 05:13 Shakespeare continued impact 07:00 Barriers to Shakespeare's work 08:42 Decoding Iambic Pentameter 19:14 Choosing a Shakespeare play 21:16 Best Shakespeare play 22:23 Best Shakespeare character #Shakespeare #IambicPentameter #EnglishLiterature #Education #ShakespeareExplained #Literature