Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: Actor's Perspective
Explore Romeo & Juliet through actors' insights. Learn plot, characters, themes, and theatrical approaches in this 10-hour course.
Explore Romeo & Juliet through actors' insights. Learn plot, characters, themes, and theatrical approaches in this 10-hour course.
Dive into Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from an actor's perspective in this engaging 10-hour course. Guided by interviews with 14 professional actors, you'll explore the play's plot, characters, and themes. Learn to analyze Shakespearean text and consider various theatrical approaches. Ideal for Shakespeare enthusiasts, actors, students, and curious readers, this course offers unique insights into one of the Bard's most famous works. Gain a deeper understanding of the play's enduring appeal and its performance nuances across different productions.
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What you'll learn
Describe the plot of Romeo and Juliet and identify major characters and themes
Analyze and interpret heightened Shakespearean text
Describe multiple theatrical approaches to Shakespeare's plays
Understand character motivations and development from an actor's perspective
Explore the play's structure and how it transitions from comedy to tragedy
Gain insights into the rehearsal and performance process for Shakespearean plays
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a unique exploration of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from an actor's perspective. Through interviews with 14 professional actors who have performed in the play, students gain insights into character development, textual analysis, and various theatrical approaches. The curriculum covers the entire play, act by act, providing a comprehensive understanding of the plot, major characters, and themes. Participants will learn to analyze and interpret Shakespeare's heightened text, considering different performance choices and their impact on the story. The course also delves into the play's enduring relevance and why it continues to be widely performed over 400 years after its creation. Suitable for Shakespeare enthusiasts, actors, students, and curious readers, this course combines literary analysis with practical theatrical insights to offer a well-rounded study of one of Shakespeare's most famous works.
Act 1: Introductions
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Act 2: The Courtship
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Act 3: The Fight
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Act 4: The Last Hope
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Act 5: The Tragedy
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Colorado Boulder
Kevin Rich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he also serves as the Director of the Applied Shakespeare graduate certificate program. He holds a BA from Grinnell College and an MFA from Yale School of Drama. His research interests encompass Shakespeare's original practices, the intersection of Shakespeare and civic engagement, and the development of new works inspired by classical texts. Kevin has extensive experience as an actor and director, having worked with various regional theatre companies and Shakespeare festivals, including a five-season tenure as artistic director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. His notable productions include original practices adaptations of Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet, as well as innovative works like I Heart Juliet, a hip-hop adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. At CU Boulder, he teaches courses such as "William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective" and "William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community," focusing on engaging students with Shakespeare's texts through performance. Kevin is also recognized for his commitment to civic engagement in theatre education, integrating community partnerships into his teaching and production work.
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