DEVISED SHAKESPEARE
In light of the COVID pandemic, we have created a virtual Shakespeare class for teens. Following upon the heels of our spring 2020 Zoom play, our newest offering blends interactive online sessions with accompanying at-home projects.
DETAILS
Ages: 14-18
Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:30-5pm CDT (GMT-5)
Dates: September 15th – December 17th (no classes November 24th & 26th)
Cost: $75/month or $215/semester
DESCRIPTION
Devised Shakespeare is an online production created through team collaboration. Using a specific Shakespeare play as inspiration, and the Internet as backdrop, players will work together to develop and perform a new story. Exploring multiple production formats, from Zoom to podcasts to memes or Instagram stories, it will be such stuff as dreams are made on! Student-led, this virtual Shakespeare class for teens also requires the players to be responsible for all production details. Participants will learn about producing, marketing and production design. Requires outside work on development, marketing, etc. Performance dates will be determined after the start of class.
Join the ImprovEd Shakespeare family and enroll in a Shakespeare production class. Need-based scholarships available.
VIRTUAL SHAKESPEARE CLASS FOR TEENS ON VIMEO
Deep into rehearsals in Spring 2020, we had to quickly adapt for the COVID pandemic. Without a doubt, transferring our rehearsals online was a challenge. Nevertheless, we have a list of tips and tricks for your own online endeavor. Furthermore, feel free to check out our the video of our Zoom play.
ABOUT IMPROVED SHAKESPEARE
SHAKESPEARE FOR ALL
Working with Shakespeare in education frightens many. Because Shakespeare experts, including professionals, surround us. Escaping them is difficult. This can be intimidating. Thus, feelings of dread usually accompany the act of presenting, but moreover be introduced to, the Bard.
For this reason, ImprovEd Shakespeare is here to help. Founder and Director, Andee Kinzy, offers the layman’s approach to Shakespeare.
SHAKESPEARE FOR TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS
If you’re an English teacher, a theatre director, or a well-trained Shakespeare advocate, here you will find inspiration, as well as techniques, for making our favorite bard fun for Kids. Accordingly, we present old, new and improved ideas for introducing Shakespeare to youth for the non-Shakespeare-academic. Among them, we include theatre games, improvisation, tips, tricks, plus activities for using Shakespeare in education.
SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS
In honor of the traditional Renaissance traveling troupe, during a period of a few weeks each semester, ImprovEd Shakespeare presents family-friendly plays at various venues around town. Suitable for all ages, each performance runs for about an hour.
Furthermore, these shows are always FREE. However, we gladly accept Donations! Additionally, visit ImprovEd Shakespeare, Shakespeare for Kids by Kids on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for family-friendly Shakespeare videos. And don’t forget to click on our BLOG for the stories behind these videos.
