This program helps students explore dramatic literature through the actor’s creative process. Professional performers, directors, producers, and scholars examine the play by working on scenes and monologues, and participating in interviews and discussions about the script and its history. Join us as we pull back the curtain on what it takes to understand the text, discover the characters, and prepare plays for performance in front of an audience. This program includes a segment on sword fighting for the stage presented by a professional fight choreographer, and a complete synopsis of the play.