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Teacher Workshops

“Chicago Shakespeare offers THE BEST workshops for teachers. Everything we are given applies directly to classroom instruction, and the play handbooks offer so many incredible additional activities. Thank you, as always, for loving teachers!”

–Teacher, Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN

We start with a play. We create a learning laboratory where teachers can roll up their sleeves, take in new ideas and try out some drama-based, Common Core-aligned teaching strategies. We add a Shakespeare scholar to the mix, giving us historical and contemporary perspectives. Then we invite a leading Shakespeare artist to join us and explore the art of interpretation, from page to stage. 

All classroom teachers are invited to our free teacher workshops! Whether you’re teaching a particular play this year, thinking about it for the future, or simply wanting to learn more about approaching complex texts in the classroom, our workshops will immerse you in Shakespeare scholarship, interpretation, and pedagogy.  


In these workshops, teachers will identify problematic language, explore what it means to “disrupt” texts through recontextualizing and casting choices, and learn practical ways to engage and activate the text, with Shakespeare scholars and artists leading the work and discovery.

Re-Reading Shakespeare: Twelfth Night

Sat, October 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
3.5 PDH (Illinois)

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Dr. Martine Green-Rogers

Dr. Martine Green-Rogers

Dean of The Theatre School, DePaul University

 

Chris Anthony

Chris Anthony

Co-Head of BFA Acting and Assistant Professor Performance, DePaul University

 

Tyrone Phillips

Tyrone Phillips

Twelfth Night Director & founding Artistic Director of Definition Theatre

 

Gabrielle Randle-Bent

Gabrielle Randle-Bent

Associate Artistic Director at Court Theater

 

Re-Reading Shakespeare: Richard III

Sat, February 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
3.5 PDH (Illinois)

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Edward Hall

Edward Hall

Artistic Director & Richard III Director

 

 

 


In this workshop, teachers get a rare glimpse into the rehearsal process! As part of the morning session, teachers are invited to observe a rehearsal of Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet as the director and cast work together to bring a Shakespeare play to life. A lively discussion with the director and actors follows along with active experimentation with drama-based strategies.

Page to Stage: Teaching Romeo and Juliet

Sat, February 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
4 PDH (Illinois)

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Mikael Burke

Mikael Burke

Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet Director

 

 

 

 

 


LEAD TEAM SHAKESPEARE SPONSOR

The Jentes Family


Major Team Shakespeare Supporters

AllstateComEd an Exelon CompanyCrown Family PhilanthropiesLloyd A. Fry FoundationKimberlee HeroldIllinois Tool WorksKPMGMazza FoundationOld National BankPolk Bros FoundationNeal and Jennifer ReenanThe Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable TrustRobert & Penelope Steiner Family Foundation    Shakespeare in American Communities

Additional support provided by: Helen Brach Foundation, Inc., The Malott Family Student Access Fund, Matthew and Gloria O'Meara, Pritzker Foundation Team Shakespeare Fund, Ropes & Gray LLP, Dr. Scholl Foundation, The Segal Family Foundation Student Matinee Fund, Charles and M. R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.

   

 

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