The Shakespeare Canon is about to be privatized. A group of minor Shakespeare Actor-Characters are held in a Greenroom while the new “Funders” vote on permanent cuts to the Canon. The actor/characters must stand before the Funders and prove their relevance in their respective plays. A bittersweet comedy, its noteworthy theme embraces all marginalized people and groups having to claim their right to exist in a rapidly intolerant society. It also addresses is the life of an actor, asking the question – are all the sacrifices made for a life in the theatre really worth it?
The characters featured are: Rosaline, Gregory and Lady Montague (Romeo and Juliet), Blind Gobo (Merchant of Venice), Philostrate ( A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Steven Sly (Taming of the Shrew), and Fortinbras (Hamlet), as well as Sal the Stage Manager and Lady Macbeth.
“I loved this play so much. Each character was so distinct and it really seemed like they were the actual Shakespeare character. I recommend this performance to everyone. It is off the charts amazing. Great Writing.”
After premiering at Shakespeare Youth Festival in 2016, UNSPOKEN was plucked from 150 applicants for the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Scholarship Award, for its themes of marginalization and the life of the Common Actor.
“Every aspect of the play was truly wonderful and inspiring. It really is A MUST SEE. Soooo good. You’ll be at the edge of your seat wondering what’s gonna come next the whole time!”
This production will be Live Streamed on Vimeo. While the Players will connect via Zoom, we will be using a variety of technologies to break out of the familiar Zoom grid, and to create a multi-media performance piece.
In addition to weekly Zoom rehearsals, we will be meeting in person approximately once a month – outdoors, masked and socially distanced! The in-person rehearsals will not be mandatory – we understand if your Player cannot participate.
Ages: 7th grade through 12th grade
Rehearsals:
Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Rehearsals begin on December 12
(we will not rehearse on December 26 or January 2)
Performance Dates:
Friday, April 16, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Tuition:
$350
We believe that every child who is drawn to this work should be able to participate, so we offer a variety of scholarships – click here for the application form and guidelines. Please do not hesitate to apply!