2010 Shakespeare Symposium
Presented by The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
February 13, 2010
This spring, in addition to productions, there will be three other Shakespeare productions going on in the Philadelphia area. To showcase this PST has assembled a full-day symposium on all five plays. Guests are invited to join scholars, directors and actors for a lively day of inquiry, anecdotes, discussion and history. The Plays: Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream – The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre; King Lear – People’s Light and Theatre Company; Romeo and Juliet, Henry IV, Part 1 – Lantern Theater Company. Attendees will hear a keynote address about the current trends and future of Shakespeare in Performance from two Shakespeare Scholars: Dr. Matthew Kozusko from Ursinus College and Dr. Annalisa Castaldo from Widener University. Following will be five sessions dedicated to each of the five different plays. The sessions will consist of an introduction from the scholars and a presentation from each theatre company about their specific production. There will be scheduled question and answer at the end of each session. This is a unique opportunity to engage with premier theatre companies, celebrated artists and Shakespeare scholars, all in one day!
Ticket Info
Tickets: $35. $20 Students and Seniors. Group Discounts apply.
Info Phone: 215-496-8001
Dates & Times
Dates:
February 13, 2010
Times:
9 am
Venue Info
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
2111 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
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