Study Guide 2018-2019 Hamlet by William Shakespeare Most appropriate for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.Elizabethan curse words, alcohol references, sexually suggestive scenes, Elizabethan duals, mildly frightening content PG-13 Florida Standards Language ArtsTheater LAFS.910.RL.1: Key Ideas and DetailsTH.912.F.2: Careers in and related to the arts LAFS.910.RH.1: Key Ideas and DetailsTH.68.S.1: The arts are inherently experiential. LAFS.1112.SL.1: Comprehension and Collaboration LAFS.910.W.1: Text Types and Purposes LAFS.1112.RL.1: Key Ideas and Details LAFS.910.RL.3: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Orlando Shakes' production of Hamlet is part of Shakespeare in American Communities, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Hamlet Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Enjoying Live Theater Theater is a Team Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Actor/Audience Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About the Play Plot Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Meet the Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Meet the Playwright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Historical Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lesson Plan: Page to Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Activities Shakespeare Taboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Paraphrasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Write a Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Discussion & Themes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2
Educators: Thank you for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to bring the joy of theatre arts to your classroom. We are well aware of the demands on your time and it is our goal to offer you supplemental information to compliment your curriculum with ease and expediency. We are excited to announce we have a new workshop for middle and high school students! Fostering Collaboration in the Classroom is an interactive workshop that leads students through the fundamentals of collaboration. Using theater games, students explore how the use of eye contact, listening, working together and supporting one another informs everyday interactions. Please take a moment to explore our website atorlandoshakes.org/educationfor the following ways to add to your curriculum. •“On your feet “ activities to energize students •Shortened Shakespeare scripts that range from 60 – 120 minutes long that are perfect for school productions •Study Guide Spotlights for quick reference to the standards addressed in each production We look forward to hosting you at the Lowndes Shakespeare Theater. Additionally, should you wish to bring our Actor/Educators into your classroom, we will work around your schedule. Feel free to contact us at Orlando Shakes should you have any questions or suggestions on how we can better serve you. We are always learning from you. Thank you for your tremendous work in nurturing our audiences of tomorrow. Anne Hering Director of Education Brandon Yagel Education Coordinator Hamlet An Introduction 3
Theater is a Team Sport ThePlaywrightwrites the script. Sometimes it is from an original idea and sometimes it is adapted from a book or story. The Playwright decides what the characters say, and gives the Designers guidelines on how the play should look.
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