Oct 2nd, 2008 · Shakespeare's plays were all-male affairs during his day. And that means Juliet — one of his greatest female leads — was originally performed by a boy. Washington, D.C.'s Shakespeare Theater Company is staging a new production of Romeo and Juliet with men playing every role.
Sep 20th, 2008 · The manager of the Image Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey has fired all of her male employees, after learning that many of them were providing more than just room service to foreign female tourists. She now employs only females at the 27-room hotel.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Daniel Beaty's new play Resurrection explores the lives of six African American men, dealing with a range of personal and political issues. Beaty shares his inspiration for the play and what he hopes it communicates. Actor Jefery V. Thompson discusses his personal relationship with his character 'Bishop.'
Sep 14th, 2008 · The all-male vocal quartet, which draws its name from the supreme rulers of yore, has been selling out Irish stadiums with harmony-drenched folk songs. Now on tour in North America, the group visits NPR for a studio performance and interview.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Careful with the jokes, male politicians. If you're running against a female candidate, avoid witticisms that mention lipstick. Or references to feminine grooming products or hairstyles or gender-specific clothing.
Sep 8th, 2008 · The National Education Association reports that 9 percent of elementary school teachers are men. Boston Globe columnist Derrick Jackson talks about his article, "The Value of the Male School Teacher," and men should consider the teaching profession.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Female athletes are more prone than their male counterparts to certain injuries — namely knee problems and tears to the ACL. A prevention program has been developed by researchers at the University of Cincinnati to curb these injuries.
Aug 8th, 2008 · Are you more likely to browse sports sites or celebrity gossip? And what does that say about your gender? Madeleine Brand talks with Mike Nolet of mikeonads.com about an online widget he created. It claims to predict whether you're male or female based on your Web surfing history.