Shakespeare’s Shorts
Immerse your student in the world of William Shakespeare by booking a Driftwood Theatre Shakespeare’s Shorts workshop.
Driftwood offers performance-based workshops geared towards guiding students’ towards a deeper understanding of Shakespeare and his plays. Our workshops put students front and centre and get them on their feet experiencing Shakespeare through lively and interactive exercises and activities.
Shakespeare’s Shorts workshops are customized to the specific needs of your classroom. We’ll work with you to create an experience for your students suited to their level of ability and understanding. Sample topics include:
- An introduction to Shakespeare’s world
- Understanding Shakespeare’s language
- Iambic Pentameter boot camp
- Secrets of performing Shakespeare
- Breaking down a Shakespeare scene
- 30-minute Shakespeare
- Shakespeare in performance master class
Each workshop is led by a professional facilitator, can be booked for up to 30 students, and has a duration of 70 minutes.
Booking Shakespeare’s Shorts
To book a Shakespeare’s Shorts workshop, contact Jeremy Smith at 416-466-3843 or jsmith@driftwoodtheatre.com.
When contacting us, please indicate your preferred date (please allow a minimum of four-six weeks notice), time of day (morning or afternoon) and contact information.
Answers to the following questions would also assist us in preparing a workshop outline:
Should the workshop focus on a particular Shakespeare play, or is your interest in a general survey of Shakespeare’s history, plays and language?
What is the age range/grade level and subject area (ie: English, Drama, History) of participants?
All Shakespeare’s Shorts workshops are $225 (bookings outside of the City of Toronto are subject to a transportation fee of approximately $50 for GTA, and $75+ for workshops taking place outside of the GTA. Discount package rates available (call for details).
