RECREATIONAL CLASSES FOR ADULTS

SPEAK THE SPEECH

(a Shakespeare class for Shakespeare lovers who are not professional actors but might like doing a little acting for funsies.)​

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Follow us unto the breach as we take you through the steps of understanding and enjoying the nuances of Shakespeare’s text, while stretching your acting muscles, and building the confidence to fearlessly perform a Shakespearean soliloquy. 

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COURSE BREAKDOWN

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You'll spend four sessions with Shakespeare by the Sea's own Associate Artistic Director, Drew Douris-O'Hara, and Artistic Associate Jade Douris-O'Hara, learning about the fundamental tools actors use to break down and perform text.

 

Week One: Learn about iambic pentameter, why it's important, what it means to actors, and what it means when the rules are broken! You'll also learn about objectives and actions. The class will work on a speech together to practise, and then at the end of class you'll choose which speech you'll work in.

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Weeks Two and Three will be spent working on your individual pieces in group coaching settings.

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In the final class, you'll get another chance to rehearse your piece and get notes from your coaches, and then we'll film everyone's work with the theatre lights on for you to keep!

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LOGISTICS

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Where: The Park Place Theatre, 5480 Point Pleasant Drive

When: the next session of Speak the Speech will be scheduled in Spring of 2026.

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Program Cost: $159 + HST

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Class requires 6 students to run, registration is capped at 8 participants.

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