Companion Workshops: Shakespeare in Action

Brampton On Stage is pleased to present Shakespeare in Action's Hamlet companion workshop for your consideration. This is a terrific way to help your students gain a deeper understanding of the language and themes in Hamlet before (or after) you attend the show.

Page to Stage Hamlet

In this fun, participatory workshop, students decode Shakespeare’s text to make it actionable. Led by a professional actor-educator, students engage in interactive language exercises, group translations, and storytelling activities, connecting to rhythm, images, and thematic ideas explored in Hamlet. During the workshop students are given the tools to confidently speak classical text, and develop self-reliance to overcome challenges associated with studying Shakespeare’s language.

This workshop is offered at 3 levels for students with varying levels of experience studying Shakespeare’s text.

• Level 1- Designed for classes unfamiliar with Shakespeare, including students for whom English is their second language.

• Level 2- Designed for English classes and for students with some familiarity with Shakespeare.

• Level 3- Designed for Drama classes and those with an affinity for theatre and Shakespeare.

Duration: 1 hour or 1 high school-length period

Price: $300

Location: In your classroom

Workshops are facilitated by Shakespeare in Action. Book directly with the company.

• Phone: 416-703-4881

• Email: education@shakespeareinaction.org

Shakespeare in Action (SiA) was formed over 30 years ago with a vision of making Shakespeare’s works accessible to youth. For decades, SiA has introduced plays and the playwriting craft to young generations through its school-based programs, multi-year library programs, and educational workshops aimed at making classic theatre accessible and exciting. Today, SiA has matured into an award-winning theatre company with a dedicated home in Artscape Weston Commons. Continuing to focus on youth, they offer a variety of programming including mainstage productions, educational programming, artistic development opportunities, and community initiatives.

Website: https://www.shakespeareinaction.org/