Global Hamlet: Austin, Texas, USA – ImprovEd Shakespeare Co.

In August 2018, Founder and Director, Andee Kinzy, of ImprovEd Shakespeare​, embarked on a worldwide tour. Global Hamlet is her journey to discover and share techniques for introducing students to Shakespeare. Notably, this ongoing web series unites youth and their teachers, including directors, through Shakespeare. The project began in Austin, Texas, USA with the ImprovEd Shakespeare Co. Below are photographs from Episode 1.

ImprovEd Shakespeare Co.
Austin, TX
August, 2018

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BLOG POST EXCERPT

Here is an excerpt from the blog post.

The idea was simple. I would lead ImprovEd Shakespeare workshops at all our business stops. Additionally, the participants would perform the next scene in our worldwide production.

“Yeah, but where are you going to find the Kids?” Inevitably, this was the first question that came up in response to my brilliant idea. To my credit, I ignored any potential difficulties and quipped, “Oh, that’s going to be easy, it’s the least of my worries.”

For more information about how it all began, read the blog post, Global Hamlet with ImprovEd Shakespeare, Austin, TX, USA.

SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS

Since 2011, ImprovEd Shakespeare has been exploring the Bard with youth through theatrical performance. Our signature scripts are a mix of modern narration plus original Shakespeare verse. With a focus on the story, including an abbreviated script length, our productions entertain all ages. Moreover, our catalog goes beyond the oft-used Midsummer Night’s Dream, or Romeo and Juliet. We’ve discovered that young people find much to their delight among many of Shakespeare’s works. Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for family-friendly Shakespeare videos.

PERFORMANCES

Each fall and spring, ImprovEd Shakespeare develops a new production for live performance. In honor of the traditional Renaissance traveling troupe, during a period of a few weeks, we present Kid-friendly plays at various venues around town. Our Players, between 3rd-12th grade, gear themselves with playful, as well as engaging interpretations of works by the Bard of Avon. 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. And don’t forget to click on our BLOG for the stories behind these productions.