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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 10 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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Have you ever wanted to read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This course will provide a guided reading of the script and expose you to the perspectives of actors who've performed in the play. It primarily consists of interviews with 14 professional actors who have participated in at least one production of Romeo & Juliet somewhere in the US, at theaters and Shakespeare festivals including the American Shakespeare Center, American Players Theatre, and the Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, and Utah Shakespeare Festivals. In completing this course, learners will be able to describe the plot of Romeo & Juliet, identify major characters and themes, analyze and interpret heightened text, and consider multiple theatrical approaches to the play. This course strives to be of interest to multiple audiences, but we think it may particularly appeal to... * Shakespeare enthusiasts and the Shakespeare curious in all walks of life * Actors, theater practitioners, and teachers of Shakespeare everywhere * Secondary school and college students interested in expanding their studies of Shakespeare * Interested readers with little or no familiarity with Shakespeare Logo image courtesy of https://picryl.com/media/romeo-and-juliet-12

الوحدات

Introduction to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself!

1 Videos

  • Welcome to Perspectives from the Stage: Actors Discuss Romeo and Juliet!

2 Readings

  • Course Introduction
  • Applied Shakespeare at CU Boulder

Character Introductions

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Team Capulet
  • Team Montague
  • Other Players

1 Readings

  • Character List

Act 1, Scene 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Act 1
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 1, Scene 1

1 Readings

  • Read Prologue and Act 1, Scene 1

Act 1, Scene 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 1, Scene 2

1 Readings

  • Read Act 1, Scene 2

Act 1, Scene 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 1, Scene 3

1 Readings

  • Read Act 1, Scene 3

Act 1, Scene 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 1, Scene 4

1 Readings

  • Read Act 1, Scene 4

Act 1, Scene 5

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Shakespeare's Poetry

1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 1, Scene 5

1 Readings

  • Read Act 1, Scene 5

Act 2, Scene 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Act 2
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 1

1 Readings

  • Act 2, Chorus and Scene 1

Act 2, Scene 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 2

1 Readings

  • Read Act 2, Scene 2

Act 2, Scene 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 3

1 Readings

  • Read Act 2, Scene 3

Act 2, Scene 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 4

1 Readings

  • Act 2, Scene 4

Act 2, Scene 5

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 5

1 Readings

  • Read Act 2, Scene 5

Act 2, Scene 6

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Shakespeare's Characters

1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 2, Scene 6

1 Readings

  • Read Act 2, Scene 6

Act 3, Scene 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Act 3
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 3, Scene 1
  • Interviews with Actors: Perspectives on Intermission

1 Readings

  • Read Act 3, Scene 1

Act 3, Scene 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 3, Scene 2

1 Readings

  • Read Act 3, Scene 2

Act 3, Scene 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 3, Scene 3

1 Readings

  • Read Act 3, Scene 3

Act 3, Scene 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 3, Scene 4

1 Readings

  • Read Act 3, Scene 4

Act 3, Scene 5

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Share a Discovery

1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 3, Scene 5

1 Readings

  • Read Act 3, Scene 5

Act 4, Scene 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Act 4
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 4, Scene 1

1 Readings

  • Read Act 4, Scene 1

Act 4, Scene 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 4, Scene 2

1 Readings

  • Read Act 4, Scene 2

Act 4, Scene 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 4, Scene 3

1 Readings

  • Read Act 4, Scene 3

Act 4, Scene 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 4, Scene 4

1 Readings

  • Read Act 4, Scene 4

Act 4, Scene 5

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Shakespeare's Characters, Part Two

1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 4, Scene 5

1 Readings

  • Read Act 4, Scene 5

Act 5, Scene 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Act 5
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 5, Scene 1

1 Readings

  • Read Act 5, Scene 1

Act 5, Scene 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 5, Scene 2

1 Readings

  • Read Act 5, Scene 2

Act 5, Scene 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Interviews with Actors: Act 5, Scene 3 (part 1)
  • Interviews with Actors: Act 5, Scene 3 (part 2)

1 Readings

  • Read Act 5, Scene 3

Final Reflections and Extras

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow...

2 Videos

  • Final Thoughts
  • Extras

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Explore William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet through an actor's lens in this engaging course. Dive into guided readings and insightful interviews with 14 professional actors from renowned US theaters and Shakespeare festivals. You'll gain a deep understanding of the plot, characters, and themes, and learn to analyze and interpret Shakespearean text. Ideal for Shakespeare enthusiasts, actors, educators, and students, this foundation-level course is available on Coursera with flexible subscription options. Join and enrich your appreciation of one of Shakespeare's most beloved works.

Kevin Rich
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Kevin Rich