*USE CODE: ALLEVENTSVIP to get 25% OFF for Participant Tickets! Places are starting to fill and bookings close on February 2nd, so book now so you don't miss out!*
Use this link to book: https://events.humanitix.com/playing-the-bard-shakespeare-in-performance-online-live-classes?discountcode=ALLEVENTSVIP*
Want to finally get to grips with Shakespeare? Looking for more options to add to your toolkit to enable you to delve deeper into performing his works with authenticity? Or do you feel you should be able to “do Shakespeare” or have to “do Shakespeare” for a gig or at school but just don’t know where to start?
Internationally award-winning Shakespeare Actor & Director Sally McLean is back to guide you through her unique set of techniques and exercises to finally conquer Shakespeare’s language and truly make it your own with her Playing The Bard: Shakespeare In Performance course live in an online small group class for a limited time and bookings are open now.
Come join Sally through the month of February and stretch your wings in the Shakespeare realm in a fun supportive and transformational online space working one-on-one and in a group with a multi award-winning and critically acclaimed director of Shakespeare - all from the comfort of your living room.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/playing-the-bard-shakespeare-in-performance-online-live-classes?discountcode=ALLEVENTSVIP
Using techniques developed over ten years of adapting and directing Shakespeare for the screen and stage including internationally acclaimed digital series’ Shakespeare Republic Walking Shadows and Dark Arcadia as well as her years of teaching Shakespeare at institutions such as the Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia and the Equity Foundation plus her extensive experience playing Shakespeare on stage and screen in both Australia and the UK Sally brings all her knowledge and expertise to this 4 week class enabling actors to delve deep into Shakespeare’s text get grounded and embody character while making Shakespeare’s language their own.
“… polished beautifully made series from director/producer Sally McLean … a fine use of the platform and more importantly a very fine adaptation of the Bard … Shakespeare Republic is put together with grace and wit. An assortment of actors do terrific work making the (non-dumbed down) dialogue accessible prying it open with great care and skill.” – THE GUARDIAN
Class Participants (those who want to get up on the virtual floor and work with Sally on a pre-assigned monologue as a class member) will get:
- A deeper understanding of Shakespeare performance technique;
- Advice and guidance from a Shakespeare teacher and award-winning director with a vast knowledge of Shakespeare performance & interpretation;
- An understanding of working with Shakespeare text using an acting process that is based in real technique and practical application;
- The chance to activate and explore your creativity and self-expression; and
- Membership to the private "Playing The Bard" Facebook group for all previous students, where you can connect and network with others in the industry over the years who have done this work.
OUTCOME: The chance to achieve a deeper understanding of Shakespeare interpretation and performance at a professional level, adding portable tools to your acting toolbox that will be useful in performing Shakespeare, but can be applied to all performance texts, learning through guided experience.
CLASS DETAILS:
FORMAT: Virtual online live class. Live online classes are held via Zoom. Access link will be delivered via email one day prior to the first class.
TEACHER: Sally McLean
AGE GROUP FOR PARTICIPANTS: 17 – 70 years old and beyond!
DATE/S:
Wednesday February 5 2025
Wednesday February 12 2025
Wednesday February 19 2025 &
Wednesday February 26 2025
HOURS:
7.00pm-10.00pm each day AEDT (Melbourne Australia time)
(4 days 12 contact hours total)
COST: Visit https://events.humanitix.com/playing-the-bard-shakespeare-in-performance-online-live-classes for all ticket prices + more info
Auditor tickets are also available for those who would prefer to learn by observing the class. All welcome.
Full Information about the Playing The Bard programs including full information about the course student testimonials press pull quotes & interviews with Sally and more: https://www.playingthebard.com
Event Venue
Online