Because Shakespeare wrote his plays to be performed, watched and listened to. Studying the play in English class teaches wonderful lessons on the structure of the language, the poetry and the imagery. However, only when it is his plays are performed, that the language comes alive, and those lessons resonate with the students. Some English instructors teach the play as a romantic story. However, tr
ue lesson of the play is in the tragedy of the story. The impetuous behavior of two young people, making choices without considering the consequences might have been pulled from today’s headlines or an entertainment newscast. The timelessness is what connects with young audiences. Shakespeare’s insight in to human character is why his work remains the most produced playwright of the English language, and his work stands as some of the finest ever written. With the continual challenges facing our schools, sn*******ng budget cuts, growing class-sizes, and diminishing resources for teachers, arts programing in becoming increasingly scares. For many students, our presentations may be their first experiences, perhaps their only theatre experience. As a local organization, we are working with local business, organizations and you in order to offer these professional performances for our students and our community. Help us KEEP THE CLASSICS ALIVE!
