PD Course

Friendly Shakespeare

Name: Friendly Shakespeare
Author: Todd Espeland

Created by Todd Espeland

9 modules 2 hours, 5 minutes 4 Credit Hours analysis Shakespeare

Friendly Shakespeare teaches a simple and effective method of script analysis for Shakespeare. It uses punctuation and keywords in the text to help students understand the characters' needs, make specific acting choices, and get them on their feet immediately.

This is not dry, sitting in a classroom discussion. It’s physicalizing the text, focusing on the character’s needs and tactics (something every drama student should know full well) and bringing Shakespeare to life.

At the end of the class you will be able to demystify Shakespeare's text and understand how to help your actors make clear, active and emotionally connected choices in Shakespeare's plays.

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Lesson 1

Introduction

3:58 FREE PREVIEW

Review of objectives of the course and how to approach each module.
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Lesson 2

Warm-Ups

26:12 FREE PREVIEW

Why we do warm ups and explanation and demonstration of two great warm ups for Shakespeare.
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Lesson 3

Barbs from the Bard

13:17

Learn about using specific words that lie outside our natural normal vocabulary and how to turn them into understandable action.
4

Lesson 4

The Givens

23:22

It’s the Who, What, Where, When, Need and Tactic – all the basics that you need to begin working on a role.
5

Lesson 5

Keywords

13:35

Looking at keywords; picking keywords specific in the text that carry the meaning and weight of the text.
6

Lesson 6

Punctuation

19:34

Picking specific punctuation in the text and showing how Shakespeare used these to carry meaning and give clues to the actors on how to act this text. This is one of the key lessons in the entire workshop.
7

Lesson 7

Physicalizing the Punctuation

13:46

Explore physicalizing that punctuation, turning that script analysis into action on-stage.
8

Lesson 8

Bringing it All Together

6:23

Bring everything together, perform the monologues, and watch the students work on-stage.
9

Lesson 9

Unpacking the Experience

5:44

We’re going to unpack the experience and reflect on what we’ve experienced through the entire workshop.

Standards Addressed

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 7

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

TH:Cr1.1.8.c Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character’s inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre work.

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 8

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient

TH:Cr1.1.HSI.c Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished

TH:Cr1.1.HSII.c Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr4.1.HSII.b Identify essential text information, research from various sources, and the director’s concept that influence character choices in a drama/theatre work.

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Advanced

TH:Cr1.1.HSIII.c Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic, in a drama/theatre work.

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Pr4.1.HSIII.b Apply a variety of researched acting techniques as an approach to character choices in a drama/theatre work.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 6

TH:Cr2.1.6.a Use critical analysis to improve, refine, and evolve original ideas and artistic choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 6

TH:Pr5.1.6.a Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 7

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 7

TH:Pr5.1.7.a Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

TH:Cr2.1.8.a Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8

TH:Pr5.1.8.a Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr2.1.HSI.a Explore the function of history and culture in the development of a dramatic concept through a critical analysis of original ideas in a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Pr5.1.HSI.a Practice various acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr5.1.HSII.a Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable drama/theatre performance.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Cr2.1.HSIII.a Develop and synthesize original ideas in a drama/theatre work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and western or non-western theatre traditions.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Pr5.1.HSIII.a Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 6

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 6

TH:Pr6.1.6.a Adapt a drama/theatre work and present it informally for an audience.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 7

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 7

TH:Pr6.1.7.a Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 8

TH:Cr3.1.8.b Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 8

TH:Pr6.1.8.a Perform a rehearsed drama/theatre work for an audience.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr3.1.HSI.b Explore physical, vocal and physiological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cr3.1.HSII.b Use research and script analysis to revise physical, vocal, and physiological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a drama/ theatre work.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Cr3.1.HSIII.b Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis, and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant in a drama/theatre work.

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Friendly Shakespeare

Standards Addressed

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 6

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 7

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 8

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Advanced

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 6

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 6

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 7

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 7

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Proficient

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Advanced

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 6

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 6

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 7

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 7

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 8

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 8

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Accomplished

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Advanced

6.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

6.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

7.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

7.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

8.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

8.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

Prof.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

Prof.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

Acc.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Acc.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

Adv.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Adv.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

6.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

6.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

7.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

7.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

8.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

8.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Prof.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Prof.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Acc.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Adv.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Adv.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

6.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

6.TH:Pr6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

7.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

7.TH:Pr6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

8.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

8.TH:Pr6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Prof.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

Acc.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

Adv.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.

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