All the world's a stage. And all the people in it, merely players.

Have you ever watched a Shakespeare play and thought, "I have no idea what these actors are saying!"? We get it. We're here to help.

Shakespeare in the Ruff welcomes you to Introduction to Understanding Shakespeare led by members of Ruff's Collective Artistic Leadership, Kwaku Okyere and Christine Horne.

During this 6 week class Kwaku and Christine will share with you an actor's approach to understanding and untangling the language of Shakespeare's plays.

Using examples from the plays of Ruff's past and present, we'll explore the tools actors use to interpret and personalize these often daunting texts, bringing the plays to vivid life.

WHO:
This class is for any theatre or language lover who has a desire to better understand Shakespeare. No acting experience (or desire to do so) is required. But an open mind and willingness to try will be an asset.

LOCATION:
Each class will take place online on the Zoom Platform. For the best experience please download and install the Zoom App from the following link: https://zoom.us/download

DATES & TIME:
Classes will be once a week on Tuesday nights from 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST,  starting Tuesday May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST
May 24, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST
May 31, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST
June 7, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST
June 14, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST
June 21, 2022 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM EST

COST:
Choose your experience! Take the class on it's own, or join us for a special performance of our summer production - Otîhêw, an Indigenous retelling of Othello by PJ Prudat - followed by a post-show talkback with the playwright (PJ, not Shakespeare).

Class only: $250
Fee includes:
6 Zoom classes with Kwaku Okyere and Christine Horne

Class plus performance and talkback: $300
Fee includes:
6 Zoom classes with Kwaku Okyere and Christine Horne
A pair of tickets to Otîhêw on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
A post-show talkback with playwright PJ Prudat

Please fill out the form below and you will be sent an email to our class payment page.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please reach out to Jeff Yung at: jeff@shakespeareintheruff.com