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The Bill Shakespeare Project

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Port Hueneme, California, United States
About the store
After graduating from UCLA with a degree in English and a teaching credential, Bill Walthall returned to his hometown in Ventura County, California, to teach English and drama at Oxnard and Hueneme High Schools. Having spent a decade in the classroom, he took a year off to recharge his batteries, but was pulled into the private-sector rat race as a technology consultant.
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Preview of The Geography of Othello

The Geography of Othello

Infographic/map/handout delineating the geographical references and contexts within the play Othello.
Preview of The Periodic Table of Shakespeare (updated!)

The Periodic Table of Shakespeare (updated!)

The works of Shakespeare: so many plays in a number of different genres. Some obvious collaborations (The Two Noble Kinsmen and the like). Some lost to time (Love’s Labor’s Won to name one). And stuff that isn’t theatrical at all. Color-coded by genre, grouped by category (genre without the "problem play" designation, PLUS collaborations and lost works), and keyed by length, number of characters and number of scenes, this "periodic table" of Shakespeare also layers, from left to right, a histo
Preview of Macbeth: Bundle

Macbeth: Bundle

PDF bundle that includes the free handout "Macbeth: Relationships" as well as the two for-purchase pieces "Macbeth: Speeches/Interactions" and "Macbeth: Timelines." Single PDF with three pages.
Preview of Julius Caesar: Plutarch's Lives and Shakespeare's "history" & fictions

Julius Caesar: Plutarch's Lives and Shakespeare's "history" & fictions

Infographic displaying the discrepancies between Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, his source in Plutarch's Lives, and real history (including rumors in history).
Preview of Troilus and Cressida: Relationships and Geography Infographic

Troilus and Cressida: Relationships and Geography Infographic

Troilus and Cressida Infographic Displays character relationships and geography in the play
Preview of Macbeth: Speeches and Interactions

Macbeth: Speeches and Interactions

Infographic outlining the major characters of Shakespeare's Macbeth with information concerning the number of scene appearances, speeches, and line for each. The diagram also displays visually how often these characters interact in the play. Companion piece to "Macbeth: Relationships" (free) and "Macbeth: Timeline" (sold separately); can be purchased in a bundle with those other resources.
Preview of Macbeth: Timelines

Macbeth: Timelines

Infographic outlining the narrative arc of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Each major character follows a color coded line that moves from the beginning of the play to the end, with the lines coming together within labeled boxes which represent scenes within the play. Easy to follow, this can assist students in keeping the relationships straight. Companion piece to "Macbeth: Relationships" (free) and "macbeth: Speeches/Interactions" (sold separately); can be purchased in a bundle with those other resourc
Preview of King Lear: Speeches and Interactions

King Lear: Speeches and Interactions

Infographic outlining the major characters of Shakespeare's King Lear with information concerning the number of scene appearances, speeches, and line for each. The diagram also displays visually how often these characters interact in the play. Companion piece to "King Lear: Relationships" (free) and "King Lear: Timeline" (sold separately); can be purchased in a bundle with those other resources.
Preview of King Lear: Timelines

King Lear: Timelines

Infographic outlining the narrative arc of Shakespeare's King Lear. Each major character follows a color coded line that moves from the beginning of the play to the end, with the lines coming together within labeled boxes which represent scenes within the play. Easy to follow, this can assist students in keeping the relationships straight. Companion piece to "King Lear: Relationships" (free) and "King Lear: Speeches/Interactions" (sold separately); can be purchased in a bundle with those other r
Preview of King Lear: Bundle

King Lear: Bundle

PDF bundle that includes the free handout "King Lear: Relationships" as well as the two for-purchase pieces "King Lear: Speeches/Interactions" and "King Lear: Timelines." Single PDF with three pages.
Preview of The Time and Geometry of Romeo and Juliet

The Time and Geometry of Romeo and Juliet

Infographic/handout discussing the many time and mathematical references in Romeo and Juliet.
Preview of The Geography of All's Well That Ends Well

The Geography of All's Well That Ends Well

Infographic/map/handout delineating the geographical references and contexts within the play All's Well That Ends Well.
Preview of Romeo and Juliet Character Map

Romeo and Juliet Character Map

Infographic outlining the character relationships in Romeo and Juliet: members of families and cities, presented in a Venn Diagram format. Great tool for reviewing how the characters connect to one another! Brought to you by The Bill / Shakespeare Project!
Preview of As You Like It Character Map

As You Like It Character Map

Infographic outlining the character relationships in As You Like It: members of both the "new" and "old" courts and the Forest of Arden, presented in a Venn Diagram format. Great tool for reviewing how the characters connect to one another! Brought to you by The Bill / Shakespeare Project!
Preview of Julius Caesar Character Map

Julius Caesar Character Map

Infographic outlining the major characters of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, complete historical background and alliances designated in a Venn diagram.
Preview of Macbeth: Relationships

Macbeth: Relationships

Infographic outlining the major characters of Shakespeare's Macbeth, their relationships to one another, and their relative role in the play (in terms of lines spoken) . Companion piece to "Macbeth: Speeches/Interactions" and "Macbeth: Timeline" (each sold separately, or all three in a bundle).
Preview of King Lear: Relationships

King Lear: Relationships

Infographic outlining the major characters of Shakespeare's King Lear, their relationships to one another, and their relative role in the play (in terms of lines spoken) . Companion piece to "King Lear: Speeches/Interactions" and "King Lear: Timeline" (each sold separately, or all three in a bundle).
Preview of Titus Andronicus: A History of Violence

Titus Andronicus: A History of Violence

Infographic outlining the violence and deaths in Shakespeare's early tragedy, Titus Andronicus.
Preview of The Geography of Pericles

The Geography of Pericles

Infographic/map/handout delineating the geographical references and contexts within the play Pericles.
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About the store

Experience

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in English and a teaching credential, Bill Walthall returned to his hometown in Ventura County, California, to teach English and drama at Oxnard and Hueneme High Schools. Having spent a decade in the classroom, he took a year off to recharge his batteries, but was pulled into the private-sector rat race as a technology consultant.

Teaching style

As a former teacher, Bill knows how to bring Shakespeare to the students. He delivers lessons and interactive presentations in classroom visitations as well as workshops for teachers who are looking for ways to introduce and teach the best of the Bard.

Awards & shining teacher moments

fiction published by Grand Mal Press (Darker than Noir)

My own education history

Bachelor of Arts, English-UCLA 1985; Single Subject Teaching Credential-UCLA 1986/2017; currently working on a Masters in English through SNHU

Additional biographical information

In the last handful of years, he has rekindled his passion for literature and education. He launched his blog, The Bill / Shakespeare Project, where he brings not only a fun, accessible yet still scholarly approach to a play-by-play analysis of Shakespeare’s works, but also the latest and greatest in Willy Shakespeare headlines every week in his “This Week in Shakespeare” podcast.