All About Shakespeare's "As You Like It"!

Performance & Discussion NEW

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 14!! This class has it all: a live outdoor production of "As You Like It" by a beloved local Shakespeare company, a notable Shakespearean scholar to prep you for the play and moderate a discussion of the performance the next day. 

Tuesday, June 9, 7-9: Join Prof. Naomi Liebler of Montclair State University at Congregation Shomrei Emunah to talk about the play, one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. She'll focus on issues of  play-making ("All the world's a stage" is a key speech in that play); of gendered representation and of the purpose and aims of comedy in general--to see how well (or not) this play fits the model. 

Wednesday, June 10, 7-9. Drive yourself to St. Elizabeth University in Morristown to see the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey perform the play in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater. (Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early. Be sure to bring your own folding chairs and a picnic if you like.) 

Thursday, June 11, 7-8. Regroup at Shomrei Emunah to discuss your thoughts and reactions to the performance with Prof. Liebler as moderator.

Special note: The more you familiarize yourself with the play first, the more you'll get from this experience!

Students obtain their own copies of the play.  Recommended text editions:  Pelican (older editions are fine), Signet, or Arden.  Most can be found used. Note: It's always best to get an actual edited edition,  E-texts or free downloads are NOT recommended.

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