BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE

BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE
AH 104
Format A

Almost 400 years from publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio in 1623, Shakespeare’s plays remain a staple in education curriculum and theatre productions. Join this interactive group in reading aloud two plays of our choosing, discussing the characters, plot and major themes. Woven within this interactive reading will be a discussion of the political and social environment of the period. Class will use Folger Library editions of the plays, available in paperback and online.

Note: Enrollment limited to 25. Classes are not recorded.

Presenters/Developers: Beth Mersch, Mitchell Samuelson; Beth and Mitch have participated in this class over several years.

Thursdays, October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 15; January 5, 19; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Facilitator: Beth Mersch