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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
T
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 01, 2025 to May 06, 2025
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
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 29, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 29, 2025
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Othello, one of Shakespeare’s four great tragedies, will be performed at the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque this summer. Seeing the play performed is to experience it as Shakespeare intended, but reading and understanding the play before seeing it will greatly enhance the play-going experience. We’ll focus on the play’s plot, characters and themes through textural, literary, historical and theatrical contexts. Guest speakers and actors from the Festival will provide further insight to the Festival’s production of the play.

Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition is fine.

No class will be held on April 22, 2025

Type
In-Person Class
Days
T
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 03, 2025 to Jul 01, 2025
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $69.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
May 31, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
May 31, 2025
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s engaging comedy about two couples’ path toward marriage, will be performed at the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque this summer. Seeing the play performed is to experience it as Shakespeare intended, but reading and understanding the play before seeing it will greatly enhance the play-going experience. This class will focus on the play’s plot, characters, and themes through textural, literary, historical and theatrical contexts. Guest speakers and actors from the Festival will provide further insight to the Festival’s production of the play.

Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition is fine.

Additional Information

Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for entry. Masks are recommended.

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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