Shakespeare Without a Net
In Shakespeare’s day, the actors would put up one of his shows in THREE DAYS! Imagine being handed the part of Hamlet on Monday and being told that you open on Thursday-with no rehearsal with the rest of the cast! How is that possible?
The First Folio of Shakespeare contained notation that had very specific intentions and could be read much like musical score. The punctuation, the capitalized words, and the positioning of the last word of the line in verse all provide very specific clues and cues to the actors. Modern editors delete or often change these cues because they do not believe Shakespeare knew his grammar. Using the same method that Shakespeare’s actors used, the actor will discover the clues written into the text: blocking, character, volume, pace, and a host of other acting business. This one-day class will explore Shakespearean text using the First Folio and learn to work with the blueprints and origins of the First Folio: Cue Scripts. Beginners and accomplished actors alike will add a fresh tool to their approach.
Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; one Saturday.
Cost: $100
Payable at the first class
Roger Winn has been involved with theater and the performing arts for many years. He moved to Denver after attending the University of Wyoming for chemistry, theatre, and music. As an actor, director, and musician he has worked with El Centro Su Teatro, Main Street Players, Theatre on Broadway, The E Project, Compass Theater, and Industrial Art Theater which he also served as the Executive and Artistic Director. He also served as the Administrative & Operations Manager for Ballet Nouveau Colorado.
Earlier this year he became the Artistic Director for Spark Theater in Denver.
His love of Shakespeare began 25 years ago when he was directed and trained by John Basil of the American Globe Theatre in New York.
