Shepherd Shakespeare Company

SSCo was founded by a husband and wife team—Chester and Katy Shepherd—who share a love of theatre and performing for audiences of all ages. Both experienced theatre artists and educators, they have acted, directed, and taught all across the country and have been fortunate to work extensively

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All the World’s a Stage: Having Fun with Shakespeare

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Program Description

In this high-energy residency, students will connect with Shakespeare’s language, characters, and themes through performance. This program can fit perfectly with your class’s reading of Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar, etc. or can serve as an introduction to Shakespeare and one of his plays. Students will analyze characters and act out scenes as they find the humor

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Katy Shepherd

5748502931

info@shepherdshakespeare.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Residency

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Theater

Subject: English, Language Arts, Literacy, Theatre Arts

Population Served Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 9

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Available year-round

Available times:

Flexible

Max number of students: 30

Length of :Program 60-90 min.

Space / technical requirements:

Any classroom will do

Location(s):

We come to you!

Fees / Ticketing:

$895 for five day, 60-90 min/day residency

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise.

RL.9-10.7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.

RI.11-12.9 Analyze foundational U.S. and/or British documents of historical and literary significance for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features.

SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.

NC Essential Standards:

I.C.1.1 Use non-verbal expression to illustrate how human motivations are prompted by physical and emotional needs.

I.C.1.2 Apply vocal elements of volume, pitch, rate, tone, articulation, and vocal expression appropriately to theatrical texts, such as monologues and scenes.

I.C.2.2 Interpret scenes through formal and informal presentations.

I.A.1.1 Analyze the plot structure and the thematic, technical, and dramaturgical elements within plays.

I.CU.2.2 Use production conventions, such as blocking or style, as given by directors or as indicated by playwrights.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

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References

See file

SSCO-References-12.pdf

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will result in a $50 charge.