{"product_id":"transformation-through-shakespeare","title":"Transformation through Shakespeare @ StarHouse Boulder, CO","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this class we will explore \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTRANSFORMING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e the molecules of the room through the spoken text of William SHAKESPEARE, and inviting COMMUNITY and INTERNAL HEALING along with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever longed to perform?\u003cbr\u003eDid you enjoy performance in school, but maybe didn’t choose to make a career out of it?\u003cbr\u003eDoes “Shakespeare:” Tickle or Intrigue or Spark or Annoy something in you?\u003cbr\u003eAre you interested in transformational work? And breath?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of two-days, we will do a deep dive into the transformational power of Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are asked to arrive with:\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e (1)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 minute Shakespeare monologue, memorized.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s best if you can find one that ACTIVATES some-thing in you: a response to a single word maybe(?) or image, or a phrase—an idea, a story, an archetype…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(I will also provide a packet of monologues ahead of time that you can peruse and select from if you are less familiar with the canon at large).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom HERE, the work begins…\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive one-on-one professional-coaching to unwrap and discover the myriad of significance within the text.\u003cbr\u003eTogether, we will do a DEEP DIVE into the meaning of the language; possible motives for choosing the monologue—as well as larger themes (maybe only) accessible through the scaffolding of Shakespeare’s language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen in the StarHouse I will be guiding our group through:\u003cbr\u003e- a CHECK-IN\u003cbr\u003e- a Gentle vocal and body “WARM-UP” that professional actors use regularly in their craft\u003cbr\u003e- ONE-ON-ONE monologue coaching (that all can benefit from)\u003cbr\u003e- facilitating to UNLOCK some emotional significance within the monologue\u003cbr\u003e- offering HARD-TOOLS to heighten your relationship to the text and \"performance\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is for ANYONE. Anyone who has ever thought acting might have something to offer them—or for anyone remotely interested in the stage, Shakespeare, language, transformation, internal healing, breath work, etc…it’s all here, I PROMISE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour intuition brought you here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor acting specific artists: you will walk away with an audition worthy monologue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little about me: nice to e-meet you. My name is Ellie NICHOLS and I am a theater maker and\u003cbr\u003eartist. I grew up in Denver Colorado to two beautiful parents who turned our back yard into a\u003cbr\u003egarden oasis and small scale organic farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hold an MA from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/\"\u003eNew York University\u003c\/a\u003e (NYU)—with a specific focus IN Shakespeare Studies. NYU unlocked a lot for me and it was there that I had the opportunity to study with: OSKAR EUSTIS (Founder, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/publictheater.org\/\"\u003eThe Public Theater\u003c\/a\u003e NYC) and second wave feminist CAROL GILLIGAN (author of: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/In_a_Different_Voice\"\u003eIn a Different Voice\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI went on to work and perform with: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pragueshakespeare.com\/\"\u003ePrague Shakespeare Company\u003c\/a\u003e (Prague, Czech Republic), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shakespeare.org\/\"\u003eShakespeare and Company\u003c\/a\u003e (Leonx, MA), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theshakespeareforum.org\/\"\u003eThe Shakespeare Forum\u003c\/a\u003e (New York City), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skene-veronashakespearefringefestival.dlls.univr.it\/\"\u003eShakespeare Fringe Festival \u003c\/a\u003e(Verona Italy), amongst others!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also produce, direct and (occasionally) playwright. My original work has been featured and showcased in: Prague, London, Saratoga Springs, Los Angeles and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few fun facts: as I child I danced professionally with the Colorado Ballet and I have been coming to StarHouse since I was 7 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDATES:\u003cbr\u003eFRIDAY - October 23 - 6PM - 9PM\u003cbr\u003eSATURDAY - October 24 - 9AM - 4PM\u003cbr\u003e**there will be a one-hour break for lunch on Saturday (10\/24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeekend Cost:\u003cbr\u003e$324.00\/student\u003cbr\u003e15% discount for early enrollment (now - September 15).\u003cbr\u003e10% discount to StarHouse Members\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediscounts cannot be combined)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnrolled High-School or College Student discounts available upon request, please reach out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome prepared, please bring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- (1) memorized monologue\u003cbr\u003e- (1) print out copy of the monologue\u003cbr\u003e- water bottle\u003cbr\u003e- notebook and pen\/pencil\u003cbr\u003e- comfortable clothes that you can move and breathe in\u003cbr\u003e- snacks and a packed lunch for Saturday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003enote: Transformation is a goal, not a legally binding commitment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evoke Parfum","offers":[{"title":"General admission","offer_id":43523789324336,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/5394\/6672\/files\/globe-finallowres_2.jpg?v=1787627194","url":"https:\/\/evokeparfum.com\/products\/transformation-through-shakespeare","provider":"Evoke Parfum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}