Samantha Loeser as Lady Anne and Bobby Cecil as Richard in a scene from RICHARD III (ShakeScenes, 2005).
ShakeScenes
COLLECTED SCENES
By William Shakespeare
Coordinated by Deborah Girasek-Chudzynski
Did you know that the young girl next door dons men's breeches to give advice to quarreling lovers? Or that your insurance salesman can muster tremendous storms with a wave of his hand? Or even that the boy who mows your lawn plans to lead the English army through the War of the Roses?
You relish each surprise in every ShakeScenes performance where local community members, high school students and grade schoolers present a collection of excerpts taken from the works of Shakespeare. Join us find out why ShakeScenes, year after year, is one of our most popular events!
Reservations are recommended!
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Washington Hall
University of Notre Dame
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Washington Hall
University of Notre Dame
ShakeScenes was created specifically to give area actors and directors the opportunity to immerse themselves in “playing” Shakespeare. We believe that providing an active and immediate experience around some of the greatest plays in the English language can help foster a love of Shakespeare that will last a lifetime.
Under the supervision of ShakeScenes Coordinating Director Deborah Girasek-Chudzynski, scene directors are usually educators from local grade schools, high schools, colleges and directors of area civic theatres. These individuals cast and direct their respective scenes as well as facilitate costumes, props and sometimes even fight choreography! Actors hear about acting opportunities through their educator or director but anyone interested in performing who does not have a director is encouraged to contact Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. No actor will be turned away!
All members of the ShakeScenes company attend acting workshops taught by local and national theatre artists, enjoy a lecture presentation on the current Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Mainstage and Young Company productions, receive a certificate of achievement and a commemorative shirt, participate in a final performance of their scene in front of live audience, and finally, see a dress rehearsal of the Mainstage production.
Are you ready to join the fun?
Find out how to apply by checking out our Audition Information page.
ShakeScenes is waiting for you!