Introduction to Shakespeare's Theatre

Time: Thursdays, 10 AM-NOON
Three Sessions: July 17, 24; August 7
Location: Salisbury House
Cost: $30 (plus cost of play ticket)

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Enter the world of Shakespeare and examine the dynamics and conventions that characterize Elizabethan theater. In this course, we will read a sampling of Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies and histories, and understand how theater functioned as poetry and business. Students will also attend a summer performance of “Taming of the Shrew’ at the Salisbury House. Two classes will be held before the performance, when we will investigate the role of the playwright and his Elizabethan world and will study the language and dramatic structure that Shakespeare employed. We will also focus on the plot and characters of “Taming of the Shrew.” After the performance, we will meet for the third session to discuss the production and the challenges of staging Shakespeare today.

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Instructors: Lorenzo Sandoval

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