A Celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday at Arizona State University
April 23-24, 2009. Presented by the Department of English at ASU, in conjunction with the English Club @ ASU, the Black Theatre Troupe, the Arizona Humanities Council, and the ASU School of Theatre and Film.
THURSDAY APRIL 23 |
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Shaking up Shakespeare--in Scenes (a contest) 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Language and Literature (LL) 316, ASU Tempe campus All ASU students invited to participate. Hosted by the English Club @ ASU, students produce scenes from their favorite Shakespeare plays, mixing-it-up with non-traditional casting. Professor Cora Fox, graduate student Valerie Fazel and a mystery judge will choose those worthy of prizes. Free of charge and open to the public. |
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Shaking up Shakespeare--"Revenge of a King" Reception 7 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m. | Playhouse on the Park, 1850 N Central, Heavily-discounted tickets ($10) for Black Theatre Troupe’s performance of Revenge of a King, a hip hop adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Order tickets at 602.254.2151. Ask for “ASU rate" for April 23 performance ONLY. Birthday cake (in honor of the Bard, of course) served at the pre-performance reception! English professor Bradley Ryner moderates a post-show discussion. $10 General Admission |
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FRIDAY APRIL 24 |
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Shaking up Shakespeare--Discussion and Performances 8:15 a.m.-Noon | Lyceum Theatre (LYC) ASU Tempe campus
Continental breakfast served. Actor Harry Lennix (The Matrix series; Titus) joins panelists David Hemphill (Black Theatre Troupe), professor Camilla Westenberg (Phoenix College), and professor Ayanna Thompson (ASU) in a rousing discussion about Shakespeare, hip hop and controversy. Highland High School performers and local spoken word artists join the fun.
Free of charge and open to the public.
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Download a printable flyer: PDF [3 MB]
For more information, please contact:
Kristen LaRue: Kristen.LaRue@asu.edu 480-965-7611
Neal A. Lester: Neal.Lester@asu.edu 480-965-3168
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