ONGOING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN SHAKESPEAREAN TEXT AND SCENE STUDY
- comprehending the text
- finding the truth of the scene and communicating it through the words
- marrying the words to compelling active choices
- exploring the differences between prose and verse
- iambic pentameter – what is it; when and why is it used
- using Shakespeare to grow as an actor
This course will demystify certain aspects of
Shakespeare that tend to intimidate actors, such as:
Shakespeare that tend to intimidate actors, such as:
- -the antiquated language
- the rhythm
- the long soliloquies and speeches
- the historical context of relationships
- differentiating between the epic, the comic and the everyday
- unearthing the hidden patterns that provide clues to finding your character
- bridging the gap between the character’s truth and your truth
- the use of passion versus detachment
- discovering the path towards relating Shakespeare to contemporary experience, resulting in audience accessibility
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…
HOW NOT TO BE BORING AS A SHAKESPEAREAN ACTOR!
“Instead of waiting for a rich TV job, you should get into the theatre and work hard. Call it the Bard’s blast furnace. Actors who tackle Shakespeare will be steeled to handle every challenge they encounter. Because if you can do Shakespeare, you can do any modern play they throw at you. But if you do TV for years, you cannot necessarily do Shakespeare” – celebrated actor John Neville
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OR
CONTACT JO BATES AT 604-739-7829 OR jobates@excite.com FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION.
