戲劇朗讀：莎士比亞的《第十二夜》

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“If music be the food of love, play on.” – Count Orsino 

Calling all actors and Shakespeare enthusiasts! Let’s read Twelfth Night together and immerse ourselves in Shakespeare’s language. This hilarious play features a shipwreck, a love triangle, mistaken identity, a hilarious prank, and one of Shakespeare’s favorite tropes – a women disguised as a man. This class is perfect for teens with an interest in theatre and/or Shakespeare. Inexperienced learners and non-actors are always welcome. 

What we will do:
+ We approach readings like a theatre class, focusing on cold reading skills. 
+ We will read the play from start to finish, rotating through various roles in each scene. 
+ All participants must come to class prepared to read a character (or two, or three depending on the assigned scene(s) and size of the class). This is a play reading class after all!
+ We will have a brief check-in at the beginning of class, assign roles, and then dive into the text. 

We use immersive learning in this class which involves diving into the script head first. We may pause at critical moments to discuss characters or themes, but the goal of the class is more to free learners up to explore the language and try using it. Much like learning a foreign language, acclimating to Shakespeare’s early modern English requires lots and lots of exposure. My goal is for learners to trust their instincts and be comfortable wading into the deep with curiosity. 

Weekly Breakdown: 
Below is an estimate of what parts of the play we will read each week. Pacing is based on the actors present and the discussions we have about the play. I will provide an updated reading list in the classroom each week as we go along. 

Weekly Readings
Week 1 - Introductions and Act 1
Week 2 - Act 2
Week 3 - Act 3
Week 4 - Act 4 & 5

Experience Level: Learners should have a high school reading level and an interest in Shakespeare and/or acting. Since this is focused on cold reading, it is appropriate for all skill levels and experience. This class requires the ability to be flexible, concentrate, and use active listening. 

Age Requirement: Learners on the verge of turning 13 can message me for a registration link. Experienced younger learners are accepted on a case-by-case basic. 

Expectations:  This is a play reading class, and as such, requires students to keep their camera and mics on when reading. Learners should be in a quiet environment during the duration of the class as a courtesy to all performers present. All learners must agree to the class policies posted in the classroom. 

Preparation: I recommend reading a synopsis of the play and familiarizing yourself with the main characters before the first class. I will read a summary of each scene before we dive in. Since this is a cold reading class you do not need to read the play beforehand