Spring Book Club 2019

SHAKESPEARE BOOK CLUB: Reading the Bard Aloud Explore the fascinating universe of Shakespeare’s canon in this engaging and thought-provoking offering from The Shakespeare Theatre. Ideal for both Bard-ophiles and Shakespeare-novices alike, these read-aloud sessions delve into the compelling characters, conflicts, and universal truths that have made Shakespeare the object of global fascination for over four centuries. Enjoy libations and snacks with fellow readers in this fun, casual, and social atmosphere, while you explore three different plays.

Two to three sessions are devoted to each play. The first evening will be a guided reading through the first two acts; with insights, anecdotal information, historical references, and fun facts provided by a member of The Shakespeare Theatre staff. Students complete the play on their own, prior to the next sessions, in which we will discuss the play as a whole: its challenges, key scenes, characters and questions. The exploration of each play concludes with a look of production photos and clips from notable productions.

Scripts included with the enrollment fee. INSTRUCTOR: Brian B. Crowe, Director of Education