For many communities and classrooms unfamiliar with Shakespeare, including ESL students, studying Shakespeare can be a daunting task. In this hands-on workshop our actor-educators focus on building the confidence to speak aloud; connecting students to the rhythm, images, and thematic ideas found in Shakespeare’s works. These workshops are fun, participatory, and give student the self-reliance to overcome challenges associated with studying Shakespeare’s language.

Through a series of lively acting, voice, and text exercises, this workshop introduces students to the professional actor’s approach to
Shakespeare’s text. Using the clues inherent in Shakespeare’s writing helping them transform the work from page to stage. Designed for English classes and for students with some familiarity with Shakespeare.

This hands-on workshop decodes Shakespeare’s text by removing the language barrier often associated with his works. By making action the primary means to understanding the text we make Shakespeare accessible and relevant. Through interactive language exercises and storytelling activities, our professional actor-educators lead students to analyze and discover the meaning of the language. Designed for Drama classes and those with an affinity for theatre and Shakespeare.