"All the world's a stage!" Students will gain more acting experience by adding Classical Acting to their repertoire! Every performer should have skills in acting Shakespeare, and studying the bard’s plays will sharpen skills in both performing on stage and in academics in the classroom. Students will learn the characters, stories, and poetry that have fascinated audiences and actors alike since the 1590s. They will cover skills like script and poetry analysis, stage combat, Linklater speech and voice technique, Showcase will include scene selections and excerpts from different Shakespeare works than the fall class.