EN4805.01: Shakespeare Single Author Study, or Shakespeare for Social Justice, is a course at Plymouth State University in which students explore Shakespearian literature through various social justice lenses over the course of the semester. Each student chooses a project topic to explore in depth and share their knowledge with the class as well as a target audience. Many of these projects were presented in the form of an outdoor performance on May 7, 2023 at the Silver Center for the Arts Amphitheater (photos from this performance can be viewed on the "gallery" page). This website details each of those projects and provides additional information in the form of interviews and research. These projects span across topics such as accessibility, inclusivity and representation, climate action, labor laws, and more. Please enjoy perusing the products of all of our hard work!
A note from Sara-Ann Bailinson (program creator):
Programming is a basic necessity for theatre companies; However, I feel like many companies choose to take the easy way with programs as they don't have the time or resources. So, I made a program that has scene breakdowns and costume descriptions to keep audience members from needing to do mental gymnastics.