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SHAKESPEARE FOR YOUNG
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PRE-SHOW CONVERSATION
This new, wildly successful piece of GRSF’s educational programming was offered 30 minutes before every performance.
• Audience members were given an informative hand- out speci c to the show.
• To make the experience richer and more understand- able, our assistant directors for each production led a brief talk covering:
• an introduction to the world of the play
• a who’s who of the characters
• important pieces of additional information
e Pre-Show Conversations were generously sponsored by Plasticomp.
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For three weeks at local high schools, GRSF teaching artists led classes covering in-depth acting skills and a deeper understanding of Shakespeare.
In 2014 Winona High School and Cotter High School participated, with growth to La Crescent High School planned for 2015.
Special performances for each play allowing students to attend for free.
Additionalprogramming allowed students a deeper look into the play and behind- btheeh-isncde-ntehse-osfctehneetshoefathre. th.
Generously sponsored by William Miller Scrap Iron & Metal Company.
An intensive performance workshop geared for students in grades 7-12.
• Introduced students to techniques of acting, text analysis, design, and production.
• Culminated in a public presentation of design and a performance of e Tempest.
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