What makes a story funny? How can stories from hundreds of years ago still be funny today? Explore how Jocelyn Bioh’s modern adaptation of Shakespeare showcases key characteristics of situation comedy in this video from Great Performances: Merry Wives. This resource asks students to identify the modern modifications that were made in The Public Theater’s production and discuss how they impact the audience. This resource also asks students to find other modern adaptations of Shakespeare’s works and discuss why his plays are still relevant today.