Noche de Reyes: Amor, risas e identidad equivocada.

I am thrilled to share one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most heartwarming plays with you!

Welcome to Twelfth Night, a comedy full of mistaken identities, hilarious pranks, and unforgettable characters. It’s a joyful exploration of love, friendship, and the crazy things people do to find happiness.

What We’ll Explore:

Character Spotlight: Get to know Viola, Sebastian, Duke Orsino, Olivia, Malvolio, and the ever-amusing Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. We'll explore their personalities, motives, and how they create comedy and heartache.

Theme Breakdown: Dive into themes like identity, love, and deception. We'll discuss why these themes resonate today and how they reflect timeless human experiences.

Historical Context: Travel to Shakespeare’s England to uncover the cultural backdrop of Twelfth Night. We'll explore how Elizabethan views of gender, class, and festivity influenced the play.

Comedy Techniques: Discover Shakespeare’s secrets to comedy, including dramatic irony, mistaken identity, wordplay, and comedic timing. We'll see how Shakespeare keeps audiences laughing and engaged.

Modern Connections: Connect the themes and humor of Twelfth Night to modern movies, TV shows, and books. We'll discuss how Shakespeare’s ideas remain relevant in contemporary stories.

Class Discussions: Share your ideas and perspectives in lively discussions. Your unique insights matter, and we'll explore the play together through questions, opinions, and creative responses.

Here’s What to Expect Each Lesson:

We'll read through Twelfth Night act by act, with lessons covering specific scenes:

I'll provide a short video introduction highlighting key points to notice in the reading.

You'll read or listen to assigned scenes from the play independently. There is an assignment in each lesson consisting of   questions to respond to as you read/listen.  Once the assignment is submitted, I will provide feedback and send it back.

I'll share a longer video where I will discuss the scenes in depth. 

You’ll have an option to respond creatively and critically through discussions, character analyses, scene reenactments, "what ifs," and imaginative projects.

At the end of our journey, you'll be encouraged to watch a performance of Twelfth Night.  I'll suggest several wonderful adaptations to choose from.

Get ready to laugh, wonder, and enjoy as we explore why Twelfth Night continues to delight audiences around the world!