Course

Why do Shakespeare’s plays remain relevant centuries after they were written? This class will examine how and why these works have fascinated and inspired artists for centuries. We will focus on Richard III, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, and The Tempest, revealing the way these plays speak to our current moment, remaking our world amid a pandemic and unfathomable tumult. Taking the perspective of an actor and director, we’ll study the timeless paradoxes at the center of these classics and at the core of the human condition.