"To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now!"
News Flash! "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now"
is Zooming across the U.S.!
Would you like William Shakespeare to pay you a visit? No need to wait! The Bard of Avon can Zoom to your school, library or community center any time.
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True, nothing compares to an in person visit from Shakespeare but, thanks to modern technology, you can still spend some fun and fascinating time together.
For more information about the "To Be!" program, please peruse these pages. The Zoom version is much the same content and still highly interactive. Never worked with Zoom? No worries! We'll get you all set up. * Interested but would like a personal recommendation? Shakespeare has already Zoomed to dozens of students and we'd be happy to connect you with some teachers. Contact Susan Fry for more information. * No worries if you prefer another platform. We're happy to use your preferred too. |
Greetings from the Bard himself!
Special Thanks to Alison Gee and the Silver Creek Middle School PTSA for making this program possible. Go Huskies!
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HURRY! Rates for this Live Stream program are currently deeply discounted.
Thank you again for a fabulous afternoon! I forgot about the virus for a while, what a gift! It almost brought tears to my eyes being able to do this.
Paula Tracy, Northstar Middle School, Eau Claire, WI
Paula Tracy, Northstar Middle School, Eau Claire, WI
"Ms. Gee, Thank you and all those who helped make the online Shakespeare program possible!
It was wonderful. Erik enjoyed it very much."
It was wonderful. Erik enjoyed it very much."
About "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now!
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The most famous playwright in the English language was also an actor, a student, and a very human Man of His Age. Portrayed by actor Ron Scot Fry, Shakespeare comes to life for your school, library, or organization in his one-human event … To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now
"Ron is one of those rare people who can actually bring a distant time to life for his students."
Lynn Schofield-Dahl, Director, Boulder City Library District, Nevada |
Photo Credit Susan Scot Fry
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We were thrilled. Ron was phenomenal. My kids think Shakespeare is cool. They want to read him and act in his plays."
Anne White, Rippon Middle School, Woodbridge, VA
Photo by Justin Connaher
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They (the students) thought he was “Cool!” I thought he was a Great Teacher. |
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What is "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now"?
"To Be!" is Yours - It is customized for each audience. The presentation can emphasize the plays, themes, and historical elements you want most. "To Be!" is Humorous - Shakespeare used comedy to entertain his audiences, and "To Be!" follows suit with hilarious scenes, ridiculous characters, and outrageous history. "To Be!" is Interactive - Audience members take the stage, casting insults, learning manners, and playing roles including Crab the Dog. "To Be!" is Dynamic - Ron is an actor and a teacher, but he's also a clown and a stuntman. Every show includes a swordfight, and if "To Be!" is a one-man show, then who ...? I was extremely impressed with “To Be. . .” Some of the students commented that they wished it had gone longer—the time seemed to go by very quickly. Extremely effective; very believable. The fact that Ron catered the program specifically to our requests was so helpful and appreciated. |
Photo by Justin Connaher
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