Lecture Series, Speak the Speech, and Private Coaching Sessions
Unmasking Shakespeare's History Plays
Led by Dr. William Heller
Join us for a smorgasbord of fun and knowledge as we unmask Shakespeare's history plays with seven Zoom lectures by Dr. William Heller paired with interactive live virtual readings for Bard enthusiasts of all experience levels. Each Wednesday night, Dr. Heller's lecture will reveal historical twists and turns that led to Shakespeare's dramatic fiction, followed on Sunday evening by a casual and encouraging cold read of the Bard's work with Food of Love regulars. Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy this complementary mix of learning and performing, or make your own happy hour by selecting the pre-recorded lecture option!
- Live: You will view the lecture at the date/time shown blow and will receive a Zoom link via email one day prior.
- Pre-recorded: Once the live sessions have ended, you will receive a link via email to watch at your own pace.
Student/Educators*: $8 per lecture or $25 for the bundle (*purchase with .edu email address OR email photo of ID to [email protected] for verification) |
Lecture: King John: Wed., August 11* (new date)
Reading King John on Sun., August 15* (new date) Lecture: Richard II: Wed., August 25 Reading Richard II on Sun., August 29 Lecture: Henry IV (Parts 1 and 2): Wed., September 8 Reading Henry IV, Part One on Sun., September 12 Reading Henry IV, Part Two on Sun., September 26 Lecture: Henry V: Wed., October 6 Reading Henry V on Sun., October 10 Lecture: Henry VI (Parts 1, 2, and 3): Wed., Oct. 13 Reading Henry VI, Part One on Sun., October 24 Reading Henry VI, Part Two on Sun., November 7 Reading Henry VI, Part Three on FRIDAY., November 12 Lecture: Richard III: Wed. November 17 Reading Richard III on Sun, November 21 Lecture: Unmasking the Tudors (Henry VIII): Wed., Dec. 8 Reading Henry VIII on Sun, December 12 All start at 7pm EST $15 suggested donation or $75 suggested donation for all SEVEN lectures! |
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Past Lectures
Shakespeare Lecture Series
Led by Dr. William Heller
Join us as we explore the world of Shakespeare through four themed lectures led by Dr. William Heller. Choose from: Shakespeare's Use of Language, Shakespeare's Science, Shakespeare's Art and Life, and Shakespeare: Our Contemporary with a suggested donation of $45 for each lecture, or select the Four Lecture Bundle to attend all for $150. All lectures are virtual. You have two options when purchasing:
- Live: You will view the lecture at the date/time shown blow and will receive a Zoom link via email one day prior.
- Pre-recorded: Once the live sessions have ended, you will receive a link via email to watch at your own pace.
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Choose from Live or Pre-Recorded options below:
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Speak the Speech
Led by Julie Congress
This experiential, “non-academic” exploration is offered to open up your imagination as an actor as we explore a Shakespearean speech together as an ensemble. After a thorough voice warmup, you will be guided through exercises to play with and unlock Shakespeare’s text, providing possibilities of expression, and allowing the words to become your own. This workshop provides a safe space for practice and discovery as we explore how the soundscape, form, inner debate, and linguistic patterns that make up the speech reveal character and provide freedom in landing each new thought. Open and appropriate for all levels of experience. Led by Julie Congress. Each virtual session has a suggested donation of $45 or $75 for both.
Julius Caesar
April 25 1-3pm EST SOLD OUT |
Hamlet
May 15 1-3pm EST $45 suggested donation |
Speak the Speech Bundle
Julius Caesar - April 25 1:00-3:00pm Hamlet - May 15 1-3pm EST SOLD OUT |
Private Audition Coaching
Join Victoria Rae Sook, Food of Love Drama Desk nominated artistic director, for audition coaching for shows, colleges, and more. Virtual sessions provide private coaching for acting and singing and are available in 30 minute, 45 minute, or one hour blocks. Select the right option from the drop down below, then include details of your potential availability. We will reach out to officially schedule once we see your request.
Want to talk through options before buying? Email [email protected]
Want to talk through options before buying? Email [email protected]
Food for Thought Contributors
Dr. William L. Heller |
Julie Congress |
Victoria Rae Sook |
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Dr. William L. Heller has experience teaching Shakespeare to students on all levels. In 2005, Bill received his Ph.D. from NYU, where he has taught graduate-level courses in English Education and Educational Theatre. He has taught for the Folger Shakespeare Library's summer Teaching Shakespeare Institute, and has delivered numerous conference presentations on engaging methods for teaching Shakespeare. He also served as a member of an educational advisory board for the PBS series Shakespeare Uncovered, and as the featured speaker on a Shakespeare-themed Celebrity cruise.
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Julie Congress is a Voice and Text Coach who works on Broadway, Shakespeare in the Park and throughout NYC – including the Broadway production of Company (featuring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone) and the national tour of Motown the Musical. Julie is proud to be the Voice Associate for the Public Theater, and has worked on over 20 Public productions downtown and in the park. As a frequent collaborator with renowned voice director Andrew Wade, Julie has been his Voice Associate on many productions, including King Lear with Glenda Jackson (Broadway; director Sam Gold), Matilda the Musical (Broadway and First National Tour) and Othello (New York Theater Workshop). Since 2014, Julie has been a member of the Voice and Speech Faculty at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She is also the Voice and Text Coach for the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble in the Bronx. Julie is the Co-Artistic Director of the theatre company No.11 Productions. She holds a BS in theatre from Skidmore College and trained at the Moscow Art Theater School.
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Victoria Rae Sook is a two time Drama Desk Award Nominee as the Artistic Director and Founder of Food of Love Productions. She is an actor, director/choreographer, dramaturge, and producer and has held all of those titles between the company’s two off Broadway shows. A proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and an SDC Associate favorite shows include Drowning Ophelia, Romeo and Juliet, Legally Blonde, Grease, and Food of Love’s very own Shake & Bake: Love’s Labour’s Lost and Midsummer: a Banquet. She has worked in production at The Public Theater and is an active board member of Bristol Riverside Theatre where she offers her dramaturgy services. In the digital age of quarantine Victoria has choreographed a series of online dance pieces exploring physical versus social distance, has dramaturged/ set up virtual table reads for several new playwrights, and organizes weekly virtual Shakespeare readings. MCAL doth sway my life. www.victoriaraesook.com @victoriaraesook
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