Shakespeare Workshop / Grades 9-13
A two-to-three-day intensive and immersive performing arts workshop using the works of Shakespeare. Students are introduced to performance methods that helps them identify and interpret dramatic content and successfully perform it, receiving personalised feedback and coaching from a professional performer with expertise in acting classical texts. Students will focus on developing empathy for characters and situations, not only searching for plot, story or historical aspects but also what can be embodied in the drama of the piece – interpreting the reality between the lines. The workshop can be adapted to any of Shakespeare’s work – or even other classical authors.
How it Works
Groups of 10-24 students will with our instructors for 6 x 45 minutes per day over the course of 2-3 days. Multiple classes or even entire grade levels are possible. Please contact us early with your desired dates as our team of experts is limited.
IMPACT
Two or three-day intensive workshop connecting students to the written word;
Read and perform the text while understanding the author’s intent.
Truly understand the language and its complexity – while of course having fun;
Makes Shakespeare accessible through embodied action and play.
Work with professional Native-speaking actors with a specialization in Shakespeare
