Created By
Sam E
8 HOURS
8 LESSONS
Have you ever wanted to perform the works of Shakespeare but always felt intimidated by the long texts, complex language and impenetrable performances? Not any more! This course introduces students to Shakespeare at a manageable pace, allowing curious young actors to delve into some of the most powerful and seminal works of British literature. Working through performance, students will learn crucial acting techniques for classical texts, building confidence and creativity around the celebrated performances of other actors, in addition to those of the young actors on the course. By the end of this programme, students will have develop key skills and techniques specific to Shakespearean acting, whilst developing confidence in their performances.
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Bard or Bored?: Unpacking the Language
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Monologue Work: Text, Units and Reading
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Character Questions and Grounding Performance in Space
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Antithetical Snowballs: Key Language Techniques
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Elements of the Globe
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Viewpoints
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Studying Performances and Building Them Into Our Work
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Sharing and Feedback
60 minutes
Acting
Performing Shakespeare
Shakespearean Language
Vocal Flexibility
Sam E
English and Drama Educator
Sam is an actor and private Educator with a master's and first-class honours degrees from the University of Manchester and a master's in acting from one of the UK's leading drama schools.
