Have you ever wanted to read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This course will provide a guided reading of the script and expose you to the perspectives of actors who've performed in the play. It primarily consists of interviews with 14 professional actors who have participated in at least one production of Romeo & Juliet somewhere in the US, at theaters and Shakespeare festivals including the American Shakespeare Center, American Players Theatre, and the Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, and Utah Shakespeare Festivals.
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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective
University of Colorado BoulderAbout this Course
No specific background required. Just a desire to read Romeo & Juliet and learn about the play from actors!
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By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the plot of Romeo and Juliet and identify major characters and themes.
You will be able to analyze and interpret heightened text.
You will be able to describe multiple theatrical approaches to Shakespeare's plays.
Skills you will gain
- Acting
- Literature
- Textual Analysis
- Theatre
- Shakespeare
No specific background required. Just a desire to read Romeo & Juliet and learn about the play from actors!
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Act 1: Introductions
Act 2: The Courtship
Act 3: The Fight
Act 4: The Last Hope
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