An overview of the Shakespearience agenda for August 24-26.
Friday, August 24
1:00 p.m.
Free Screening of Shakespeare Behind Bars
Gard Theater, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green
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4:30 p.m.
Kick-off Reception
Gathering Room, The House on the Rock Resort
400 Springs Drive, Spring Green
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome and Keynote Address, Marjorie Garber
Ms. Garber discusses Shakespeare, culture, and the power of words.
Robert Trent Jones Room, The House on the Rock Resort
8:00 p.m.
APT Performances: The Admirable Crichton (Uphill) and In Acting Shakespeare (Touchstone)*
Saturday, August 25
9:30 a.m.
Complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks
Touchstone Theatre at APT
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Comedy and Tragedy in Shakespeare's Work
Dr. Jay Halio
Touchstone Theatre at APT
11:00 - 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Shakespeare's Biography
Dr. Lois Potter
Touchstone Theatre at APT
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Break
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Curt L. Tofteland
3:00 p.m.
APT Performances: Troilus & Cressida (Uphill) and Shakespeare's Will (Touchstone)*
8:00 p.m.
APT Performance: Richard III (Uphill)*
Sunday, August 26
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The Sonnets
Dr. Heather Dubrow
11:00 - 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Language: The Heart of APT
Susan Sweeney, Head of Voice and Text at APT
Alpha Center Rehearsal Hall, APT
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Shakespeare in Africa
Matt Schwader, APT Core Company Member
Alpha Center Rehearsal Hall, APT
1:00 p.m. APT Performances: The Admirable Crichton (Uphill) and In Acting Shakespeare (Touchstone)*
6:00 p.m. APT Performance: The Royal Family (Uphill)*
*Please Note: APT show tickets are not included with Shakespearience admission.
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