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Shakespeare Lecture Series with Dr. William L. Heller

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Shakespeare’s Use of Language (Thursday, April 15) - Join us as we explore Shakespeare’s gift for language, from his beautiful imagery to his pointed dialogue to his expressive soliloquies. We will explore how Shakespeare uses literary techniques to elevate his language into poetry.
Suggested donation: $45

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Shakespeare’s Science (Thursday, April 29) – Come see how to use Shakespeare’s plays as a primary source document to learn about the scientific worldview of his age. Find out how the plays reveal the gap between what they believed in his time and what we believe today.
​Suggested donation: $45

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Shakespeare’s Art and Life (Wednesday, May 12) - How did the details of Shakespeare's life as we know it affect his writing? Come join us as we explore the evidence in the text.
​Suggested donation: $45

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Shakespeare: Our Contemporary (Wednesday, May 26) - How have we reimagined Shakespeare's characters and stories as allegories for our own time? How can insights from Shakespeare help us understand our world today? Come join us as we take a look.
​Suggested donation: $45

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Take part in all four Food for Thought lectures listed above.
Suggested donation: $150

Choose from Live or Pre-Recorded Options below:

​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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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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