2022 Virtual Workshops
In an ongoing effort to accommodate all schools in terms of the new protocols, Shakespeare Canada will be offering specially designed workshops. These are not meant to take the place of live productions but as an added feature if live shows are not possible in a school.
Our Artistic Director Aaron George provides an in-depth analysis of any show you are studying or wish to study. This is more or less the format with examples...
First, we ask the students questions about the play they are studying; what did they like, didn't like... their thoughts on interpretation.
Next, we talk about the characters more in depth. Instead of looking at it from a literary perspective we want them to see it from the perspective of the actor. Look at it through intentions so that we can find the similarities between the characters and themselves.
With these interpretations perhaps have them tackle a few lines. Allow them to explore what the lines are in modern English.
Break down the setting and the reality of life in these situations. Allow their interpretations to open up doors. For example: show them that Macbeth can be a power-hungry villain, or can be seen as a sympathetic man.
It's also be interesting to take the students through a production aspect. Starting from audition to final product.
Finally bring it back to literary interpretations and get them to think about the hard questions the plays ask. For example why is Antonio so sad in Merchant, why is Ophelia denied Christian burial etc.
We'd finish with talking themes which could lead to essays for them. We'd also like to impart what the potential lessons are for the plays.
Then it all ends with a quick Q and A.
We are very knowledgeable in the field of Shakespeare studies and can complement any lesson plans and plays you are studying.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for a booking at:
[email protected]
Our Artistic Director Aaron George provides an in-depth analysis of any show you are studying or wish to study. This is more or less the format with examples...
First, we ask the students questions about the play they are studying; what did they like, didn't like... their thoughts on interpretation.
Next, we talk about the characters more in depth. Instead of looking at it from a literary perspective we want them to see it from the perspective of the actor. Look at it through intentions so that we can find the similarities between the characters and themselves.
With these interpretations perhaps have them tackle a few lines. Allow them to explore what the lines are in modern English.
Break down the setting and the reality of life in these situations. Allow their interpretations to open up doors. For example: show them that Macbeth can be a power-hungry villain, or can be seen as a sympathetic man.
It's also be interesting to take the students through a production aspect. Starting from audition to final product.
Finally bring it back to literary interpretations and get them to think about the hard questions the plays ask. For example why is Antonio so sad in Merchant, why is Ophelia denied Christian burial etc.
We'd finish with talking themes which could lead to essays for them. We'd also like to impart what the potential lessons are for the plays.
Then it all ends with a quick Q and A.
We are very knowledgeable in the field of Shakespeare studies and can complement any lesson plans and plays you are studying.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for a booking at:
[email protected]