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The Documentary
Our time at Sauti Kuu was documented by German filmmaker Waldemar Hauke and his son Fynn.
This is our way of sharing with you an experience and an exchange that we will never be able to relay in words.
SHAKESPEARE YOUTH FESTIVAL: LA ’21
SHAKESPEARE YOUTH FESTIVAL 2021
In April, we’ll be presenting Shakespeare Youth Festival LA 2021, live on Vimeo! Our Virtual Box Office will open in March … join our mailing list to be notified of the Festival performances.
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
A mysterious forest, ruled over by a Fairy King and Queen, and inhabited by all sorts of magical creatures. A bunch of “civilians” who sneak into the forest to rehearse a play. And four young runaways who are fed up with life in The Court, and get caught up in it all. There’s a reason this is considered one of Shakespeare’s classics – come escape with us!!
Friday, April 16 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 17 at 2 pm
Sunday, April 18 at 2 pm
UNSPOKEN: SHAKESPEARE’S PERSONAE IN PERIL
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?
This bittersweet comedy is a SYF original, and was a smash hit at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe!!
Friday, April 23 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 24 at 2 pm
Sunday, April 25 at 2 pm
RICHARD III
Remember That Guy We Love to Loathe? Yes, exactly! Who else?! The Boar … aka Crookback … aka KING RICHARD III!!
With 2020 behind us, we will now freely flash a 2-ton klieg light on what makes a dysfunctional dynasty. In our Web of Dysfunction, we weave together the best of characters in the play – from the Boar’s right hand, Buckingham, who manipulates him, to his wife Lady Ann who loathes him, to his sister in law, Queen Consort, Elizabeth, who threatens him, to his enemy (Queen) Margaret of Anjou who curses him ….and finally, his Mother, Cecily Neville, who rejects him.
Friday, April 30 at 7 pm
Saturday, May 1 at 2 pm
Sunday, May 2 at 2 pm
Midsummer Night’s Dream
A mysterious forest, ruled over by a Fairy King and Queen, and inhabited by all sorts of magical creatures. A bunch of “civilians” who sneak into the forest to rehearse a play. And four young runaways who are fed up with life in The Court, and get caught up in it all. There’s a reason this is considered one of Shakespeare’s classics – and what better place for us escape to this Winter!
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: 2nd grade through 7th grade
Rehearsals:
Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Rehearsals begin on December 12
Performance Dates:
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Sunday, April 18, 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!
Unspoken
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!
Richard III
Remember That Guy We Love to Loathe? Yes, exactly! Who else?!
The Boar…
aka Crookback
aka KING RICHARD III!!
With 2020 behind us, we will now freely flash a 2-ton klieg light on what makes a dysfunctional dynasty. In our Web of Dysfunction, we weave together the best of characters in the play – from the Boar’s right hand, Buckingham, who manipulates him, to his wife Lady Ann who loathes him, to his sister in law, Queen Consort, Elizabeth, who threatens him, to his enemy (Queen) Margaret of Anjou who curses him ….and finally, his Mother, Cecily Neville, who rejects him.
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:
Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
(Rehearsals will begin on December 8. We will not meet December 22 & 29.)
Performance Dates:
Friday, April 23, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Friday, April 30, 2021
Saturday, May 1, 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!
Merry Gamesters: Improv & Theatre Games
Weekly class that exercises your creative muscles with a wide variety of Improv games adapted for Zoom. Sign up for a 5-week session, or drop in!!
Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
SESSION ONE
September 15 – October 13
SESSION TWO
October 27 – November 24
AGES: 7 – 17
TUITION: $75
THE DROP-IN OPTION – We will reserve spaces each week for those who would like to drop in for a single class, rather than sign up for a session. Sign-ups will open 10 days before the class, and will run until the class is full, so you have the option to sign up for 1 or 2 weeks at a time.
TUITION: $15 / class
Merely Players: Shakespearean Scene Study
You’ll dig deep into a Shakespearean scene, under the direction of one of our fabulous teaching artists. We’ll combine character-building exercises with intensive scene study, incorporate costumes and props, and culminate in a live-streamed virtual performance.
Saturdays from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
SESSION ONE
September 19 to October 17
Performance – October 17
SESSION TWO
October 31 to November 28
Performance – December 5
AGES: 7 – 17 (we will divide into age groups within the class)
TUITION: $100
All Things You: Restorative Theatre
A weekly gathering for those who might benefit from a brave sanctuary where all sides of your humanity can be expressed, addressed and released. Through dialogue and theatre games, we explore a variety of topics, including: Relationships, identity, self-image, handling the unknown. And through the globally recognized techniques of Agosto Boal, we develop the Courage to take positive actions on behalf of others and ourselves.
Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
SESSION ONE
September 17 to October 15 (5 sessions)
SESSION TWO
October 22 to November 19 (5 session)
AGES: 6th grade and up
TUITION: $100