Shakespeare LIVE!
| A Midsummer Night's Dream February 8 - June 10, 2011 |
Julius Caesar February 8 - June 10, 2011 |
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The educational touring wing of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Shakespeare LIVE! has performed for over 300,000 students in New Jersey, New York and beyond. Since its inception in 1997, its abridged productions have been hailed as innovative, visually stunning and accessible to students. Despite the abbreviated length of each play, LIVE! prides itself on keeping Shakespeare's language intact. The professionally-acted and directed productions are dynamic and appealing, exciting and engaging, witty and imaginative—giving students of all ages the opportunity to experience Shakespeare's works as the playwright intended—in performance.
In-depth study guides and post-performance discussions complete the learning experience!
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Lead support for Shakespeare LIVE! is provided by a generous grant from Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Additional funding for Shakespeare LIVE! is provided by Verizon, The Turrell Fund, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, and Van Pelt Foundation.
The Shakespeare Theatre’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major support is received from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the F. M. Kirby Foundation, The Edward T. Cone Foundation, The Shubert Foundation and Drew University, as well as contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, government agencies and individuals. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus.
