SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP con Air Pocket Productions
Sunday 10th February 10.00am-5.00pm 40€ minimum quota 8 people, max 22 people
DOVE? Presso il Piccolo Teatro della Versilia, Seravezza (LU) Per prenotazioni 339 43 36 687
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To be, or not to be–that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortuneOr to take arms against a sea of troubles… (HAMLET III.1 )
Would you like to do something totally different one Sunday ?
Would you like to use your English is a new practical way and combine it with your love for theatre?
Would you like to grow as an actor for a moment in a completely different way??
Would you like the experience of acting Shakespeare in its original English with the help and guidance of 3 experienced professional English actors ?????????? !!!!!!!
If the answer is YES !!!!! then come to the Shakespeare Workshop that PTV is running in collaboration with Air Pocket Productions.
What will we do?
We’ll start with a brief introduction to who Shakespeare was, what he did, his world and his theatre
Then we’ll start work on some of the most famous monologues -We’ll help you to your personal interpretation of the character and with text analysis, vocal instruction and personal direction we’ll ‘masterclass’ your piece.
Then we’ll work on some famous scenes (with 2 or 3 roles).
Then a famous group scene
What texts?
All texts will be given 10 days in advance to study ( memorising is not necessary). They will come from some of these plays:
Hamlet, Richard III, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear,The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet,Twelfth Night and Measure for Measure.
What language?
The workshop will be in English (with Italian interpretation) – total immersion!
Who are we?
Air Pocket Productions comprises 3 professional English actors Lawrence Good, Barbara Dryhurst and Zarina Rafiq and Francesco Manfrè (Creative Technical Manager). As actors, we have extensive experience of playing modern and classical roles on the British stage including many Shakespearean roles. As teachers, we are all 3 qualified English teachers and have taught theatre for many years. If this workshop receives a positive response others will follow and they will become a regular event in PTV’s rich programme of events .
What you don’t need:
1) A high level of English – we can’t have beginners but even if you haven’t used your English for a long time and you’re rusty (ruginoso !) if you have a base that should be fine. Obviously intermediate/advanced levels will be best but if you understand this email, that’s good enough!
2) Knowledge of Shakespeare
What you do need:
1) Energy & Enthusiasm
2) Curiosity
3)The desire to dare: OSARE !!!!
Don’t think too much about it otherwise you may risk a Hamlet-type dilemma…….
and remember: NOTHING HAPPENS IN LIFE UNTIL YOU SAY YES !!!!!!