ESP Biography

"As in a theatre, the eyes of men, / After a well-graced actor leaves the stage, / Are idly bent on him that enters next," -- Duke of York, "Richard II" Are you interested in the performing arts? Reciting poetry, perhaps? Or maybe you just want to bring some Renaissance era whimsy into your life? If any of these ring true, then greetings, young thespian! This workshop is for you! Led by members of the Stanford Shakespeare Company, this workshop will provide a general introduction to reading, understanding, and performing Shakespeare. Students will participate in theatrical exercises, read scenes from multiple Shakespeare plays, and have the opportunity to perform themselves! Members of StanShakes will help get students understand Shakespeare with an emphasis on performance, teaching students how to relate the material to their own lives while providing helpful performance critique. If you seek your chance in the spotlight performing the works of the most famous playwright in history, this course is for you!