Saturday, December 1, 2012

Shakespeare, anyone?

The Providence Atheneum (pronounced Ath-A-Nay-Um) puns on it's name in true Shakespearean style. Juliet says:

That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet

So a performance of Romeo and Juliet in this beautiful, historic 1838 library is called "A Rose by Any Other (Athe)Name"!

Would you like to perform in it? If you're in 3rd to 5th grade, you can, and be taught acting by our famous Trinity Rep. Have your folks read the annotation below, and break a leg!

Thurs, 12/13 – 3/28, 4:00-5pm: Trinity Repertory Company and the Providence Athenaeum present: A Rose by Any Other Athenaeum, a site-specific Romeo & Juliet for 3rd – 5th Graders! Trinity Repertory Company's Education Department and the Providence Athenaeum are proud to announce a new partnership this coming winter and spring. 3rd – 5th graders are invited to take part in a 30-minute, site-specific presentation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet performed at the Providence Athenaeum. Rehearsals will take place at the library from December through March, with the final performance on Thursday, April 4th. Taught by Trinity Rep Education Director Caroline Azano along with Trinity Rep education staff, young actors will learn the basics of bringing Shakespeare's words to life before starring in an actual production of the famous tragedy in the Providence Athenaeum. For more information about cost and specific casting and rehearsal dates, go to the Children's Library website. You can also contact Caroline Azano for more information about Trinity's Education Department at cazano@trinityrep.com or 401-521-1100 x230.

Rose image borrowed from Google Images, website: lufkintxcontemplativenunsop.blogspot.com