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Discover Shakespeare!

For those who would like to learn more about Shakespeare.

An introductory class that will acquaint you with the beauty of Shakespeare!  

The purpose of Shakespearience is to see the beauty in language, compare and contrast choices that people make, and to learn about who you are and how to become confident in you.


1 hour online discussion that will meet twice a month and will run the same day and time as Study of Freedom but alternating with Study of Freedom

Monday afternoon (EST) at 4:00 pm.


Part 1
Sep 14 - Introduction to Shakespearience
Sep 28 - The Plays
*Oct 12 - King Lear Act 1 & 2
Oct 19 - King Lear Act 3
Nov 2 - King Lear Act 4 & 5
Nov 16 - As You Like It Act 1 & 2
Nov 30 - As You Like It Act 3
Dec 14 - As You Like It Act 4 & 5

*Adjusted week due to the Christmas Holiday.

Part 2
Jan 11 -  The Man, William Shakespeare, How to study Shakespeare
Feb 1 -  The Plays _ Review and more information
Feb 22 -  Language
Mar 7 -  History
Mar 21 -  Discussion of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Apr 4 -  Discussion of Romeo & Juliet
Apr 18 -  Discussion of Merchant of Venice
May 2 -  Discussion of Henry V


King Lear and As You Like It will be discussed with plenty of time for students to read the play whereas the rest of the plays are based on watching the play.   It is encouraged that participants view the plays before they read.

All PowerPoints will be available for download with the course packet to help prepare for the online discussions.  Included in the course packet is a Step It Up Challenge for participants that might need a little more challenge. 

*Recommended edition of King Lear:  CliffNotes Complete.

Fees and Registration

Register on or before August 28th: $45
Register after August 28th: $60


Registration for Shakespearience is per household.  Please register each household member attending on the registration form but pay for only one member.

To register, click here. 



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