Prague Playhouse

“Unlocking Shakespeare” Workshop, Oct. 25, 26, 28th

October 17th, 2008 at 10:05am brian

Intensive Acting Shakespeare Workshop
Led by Guy Roberts, this is the perfect introduction to acting Shakespeare’s texts for the beginner and the perfect exploration and tune-up for the advanced actor. Shakespeare’s characters express themselves by thought, choosing language moment to moment. This intensive workshop explores the link between the structure of the language and the thought the structure expresses. Once the actor fully understands and commands the tools of Shakespeare’s language the possibilities are limitless. The aim is to empower actors to make Shakespeare’s language roll “trippingly” from their tongues. Participants will workshop a selected Shakespeare speech or scene and the weekend concludes with a Mock Audition experience and individualized instructor feedback on the “audition”.

Details and a daily breakdown below:

L’Espace Electrique
Milady Horakove 39, Praha 7
www.unlockingshakespeare.com

Space is limited so make reservations early.

For more info and to register for Unlocking Shakespeare email: guy@guyroberts.com

1700czk Standard Workshop Fee
1350czk Students & Theatre Artists Workshop Fee (no other discounts apply)
**Payment plans accepted on individual basis upon consultation & approval of instructor

**Note: European Workshops conducted entirely in English

Saturday, Oct 25 10am – 5pm
Introduction to Hearing Shakespeare vs. Seeing Shakespeare, Shakespearean theatrical and stage traditions to the present time. Examination of Shakespearean verse structure, how the structure of the verse frees the actor providing dynamic and exciting playing options, Why Language is Character, Shakespearean Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion, Speech/Thought Structure, and the value of consulting Folio texts. Introduction to effective vocal, physical & textual preparation and rehearsal techniques that the actor can apply to any production or rehearsal session. Monologues and/or scene work is selected for ongoing work.

Sunday, Oct. 26 12pm – 5pm
Ongoing, hands-on work on: Sound and Meaning in Shakespeare, Vowels and Consonants in Shakespeare, Imagery and Antithesis, Order in the Elizabethan World and Prose in Shakespeare. Individual coaching of selected monologues and scenes. One hour private rehearsal/lunch break (participant must provide own meal) at 1:30pm.

Tuesday, Oct 28 7pm – 10pm
Ongoing, hands-on work on: Speaking with Power and Truth and Connecting the Breath to the Voice and the Voice to the Thought. Continued individual coaching of selected monologues and scenes. Workshop ends with Mock Audition followed by individual feedback and coaching.

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