The Bard Series
This season, students will have the opportunity to participate in three (No audition required) Shakespeare productions! In the fall, we performed The Bloody Bard, an original exploration of Shakespeare’s spookiest, witchiest, and bloodiest works. In the spring, we performed The Lovely Bard, an exploration of Shakespeare’s works through the lens of his love stories. Next up: The Foolish Bard.
.
Join us as we complete our trilogy exploring Shakespeare’s work with The Foolish Bard! We will explore some of Shakespeare’s best-known fools, hilarious mistaken identities, larger-than-life clowns, and witty word banter as we lean into the comedy that has lasted centuries. Students will spend rehearsals learning important skills to performing this illustrious canon, from text analysis to character development and movement styles.
Whether it’s your first time working with the Bard, or you are a seasoned pro – there’s a place for you! Newer students will work on ensemble and small featured roles while experienced students can explore hefty monologues and iconic leads. Auditions and placement will occur during the first meeting.
Some rehearsal conflicts will be accepted, but students should be available for most sessions. Weekday rehearsals will be used for smaller and individual work while weekend sessions will focus more on ensemble pieces. Students will be given their call for the coming week by Monday evening. No conflicts are allowed for tech week or performances.
Rehearsal Schedule
4/27 – 6/8 (No rehearsal 5/25)
Sundays 1 – 4pm
Wednesdays 6 – 8pm
Tech Rehearsals
Tuesday 6/10 – Friday 6/13; 6 – 9pm
Performances
Saturday 6/14 6pm
Sunday 6/15 2pm
Performance location TBD
Studio East has a Scholarship Fund to offer partial scholarships for all of our programs to students who could not otherwise participate. Turnaround for scholarships are usually 1-2 weeks. If you are concerned about the class/cast filling to capacity before your scholarship application is processed, please let us know and we will save a spot in class for your student.
More questions on tuition or scholarships? Contact Carolyn Agan.
10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
