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Course Overview

Shakespeare wrote plays to be seen, not read! But reading and understanding the plays before seeing them greatly enhances the play-going experience. This class will focus on the play's plot, characters and themes through text-based discussions & DVD viewings; we will hear guest speakers from the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival. Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition.

Please see section notes for Play name and more details.

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Type
In-Person Class
Days
W
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
10.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $69.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Instructor(s)

Section Notes

Shakespeare’s harrowing play about political ambition, “Macbeth”, or “The Scottish Play” for the superstitious, will be performed by the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque this fall. This class will focus on the play’s plot, characters and themes through textural, literary, historical and theatrical contexts. Close reads of selected passages, class discussion, viewing a DVD of the play in performance at London’s Globe Theatre, along with guest speakers and actors from the Festival, will provide deep insight into the play.

Please bring a text of the play to class, I use the Folger Library edition but any edition is fine.

Additional Information

A current OLLI Membership is required to register for this course, please click here to add to your cart. Please purchase one membership per account.

This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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