
A Shakespeare for All Community Workshop
To Thine Own Self Be True
May 21–22, 2025
Location
Boyle Heights Libraries
In honor of Robert O’Hara’s adaptation of Hamlet opening at the Mark Taper Forum this month, this Shakespeare for All workshop gives Shakespeare novices and lovers alike the opportunity to explore heightened text through riveting movement and vocal exercises, all while diving into the Bard’s much-loved play Hamlet.
Led by Teaching Artist and Ensemble Member of Independent Shakespeare Co. Carene Rose Mekertichyan, participants will explore Shakespearean archetypes and the role theatrical genre plays in revealing the timeliness, universality, and accessibility of Shakespeare’s plays. You’ll leave this workshop with the understanding that Shakespeare is for you. Yes, you!
The free workshops are designed for all ages and meant to be interactive and fun. Dress comfortably. No materials or preparation needed to participate.
En honor al estreno de la adaptación de Hamlet de Robert O'Hara en el Mark Taper Forum este mes, este taller de Shakespeare para Todos ofrece a principiantes y aficionados a Shakespeare la oportunidad de explorar textos más complejos a través de movimientos fascinantes y ejercicios vocales, mientras se sumergen en la aclamada obra del Bardo, Hamlet.
Dirigido por Carene Rose Mekertichyan, artista docente y miembro del conjunto de la Compañía Independiente de Shakespeare, los participantes explorarán los arquetipos shakespearianos y el papel que desempeña el género teatral al revelar la actualidad, la universalidad y la accesibilidad de las obras de Shakespeare. Al finalizar este taller, comprenderá que Shakespeare es para usted. ¡Sí, para usted!
Los talleres gratuitos están diseñados para todas las edades y buscan ser interactivos y divertidos. Vístase cómodamente. No se necesitan materiales ni preparación para participar.
Location
Wednesday, May 21 from 4–5:30PM
Robert Louis Stevenson Library – 803 Spence St. Los Angeles, CA 90023
Thursday, May 22 from 4–5:30PM
Malabar Library – 2801 Wabash Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033
About Community Programs
Since 2013, Center Theatre Group has partnered with local artists, organizations, schools, libraries, and other groups to enrich cultural conversations in L.A. neighborhoods and to encourage Angelenos to bring the art of theatre deeper into their lives, and to use it to share and explore their own stories.
Through free workshops, events, productions, discussions, and other activities that take place at traditional and nontraditional venues, we connect with community members and artists throughout our city, and join in and facilitate inclusive and thoughtful cultural conversations.
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