ENGL 40210 - Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Young Company Program

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

A unique team-taught course, to which students are admitted by permission of Instructor only. Enrolled students will receive a financial stipend and a summer housing allowance. Every student in this course will receive training leading to active roles in all aspects of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. The course is unlike most English or Theater courses in that it is taught from both "theatrical" and "literary" perspectives. In practice we do not wish to separate "Shakespeare in the Study" from "Shakespeare in the Theater." By "Shakespeare in the Study" we mean close attention to the historical, literary, and social contexts of the texts utilized for the Young Company and Mainstage productions, along with analysis of text, themes, conventions. We include the stage history of these playtexts, noting how productions of each century reflect current critical and scholarly thinking. By "Shakespeare in the Theater" we refer to instruction in the crafts of directors, designers, theater technicians, and actors as related to the season productions. Topics include speaking Shakespeare's verse, movement on stage, voice, and stage combat. After the initial segment of the course, the "classroom" will be the theater. Instruction is shared by Artistic Director, Director, and selected Professional Actors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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