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Adult Intermediate

ShakesPlay - Hamlet: The Play's The Thing

A fun and fearless dive into William Shakespeare and the story of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

Learn how to unlock the language to make the text more accessible and easier to understand. Classes will include group activities, games, monologues, and scene work; experience a quick intro to Shakespeare's history while also gaining a deeper understanding of Hamlet's world.

A perfect class to help beginning/intermediate actors gain the confidence,
understanding, and knowledge that all Shakespeare actors desire! Join other curious students 
in this supportive, accepting, and lively class!


ASC faculty member Sarafina Vecchio developed "ShakesPlay!" after receiving a
postgraduate award in Teaching Shakespeare from The University of Warwick in
Coventry, England, which developed the program with The Royal Shakespeare
Company. She has been teaching "ShakesPlay!" using her active methods since 2012 and has been a guest artist at many Chicago area high schools and colleges, as well as a private coach. Most recently, she was invited as a guest artist to the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada, to help their acting company unlock ways to teach Shakespeare to schools in their area.

Tuition: $275

4 Week Class

Upcoming Classes

Thursday, 6:00p-9:00p

Starts November 21
NO CLASS ON NOV. 28 (THANKSGIVING)

Sarafina Vecchio

As an actor and teaching artist for nearly 20 years, Sarafina brings her passion and fearlessness to the table.

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