Do you feel lost with Shakespeare? Is your classical monologue causing you grief? Are Gilbert’s words feeling forced?

How to Handle Heightened Text with Iam Coulter

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Time: 12:30pm – 5:30pm

SYNOPSIS: Iam will lead this class through how to find your comfort-zone with “Heightened Text” (anything from Shakespeare and other classical pieces, to modern stylized works). Our emphasis will be on how to make formal or unusual text your own, and finding connection with it personally.

INSTRUCTOR BIO: Iam Coulter is a passionate teaching artist and Shakespeare enthusiast. She currently serves as the director of education, development and outreach for Quest Theatre, and was formerly the artistic producer of The Shakespeare Company in Calgary, Alberta. She is an actor, director, dance machine and clown. She teaches acting, voice and text and Shakespeare performance to a variety of students. Iam holds a BFA (Drama) from the University of Calgary and completed the conservatory program at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts where she returns as often as possible to continue her training. Iam has worked with Citadel Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, Theatre Calgary, Vertigo Mystery Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, Theatre Junction and The Shakespeare Company. Also see www.iamcoulter.com

Where: Lower Level, Parkdale Community Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW)

Cost: $40 (Discounts available for groups of 5 or more, or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off! Contact Morpheus Theatre for details)

Refreshments served from 12:00 – 12:30pm.

For more information, or to register, please visit our website or call (403) 246-2999.

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This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.