La Voz de Shakespeare

 

LA VOZ DE SHAKESPEARE- an exploration of Shakespeare’s text through our linguistic identity.

 

In this master class participants will explore how their own accent/linguistic identity –their prosody— inflection, rhythm may help them connect more viscerally to the sense and meaning of the text.

 

  • How we can explore Shakespeare in a bilingual way. (Spanish/ English or Spanglish).
  • Find a greater cultural and visceral connection to the text
  • Part two: If time allows, we will explore how we linguistically transform from one’s idiolect/ accent to another using the text—finding greater linguistic clarity.

 

“Shakespeare es para todos –Shakespeare is for all”

Register ahead of time – limited space.

Participants will work on a 2-minute piece of text of their choice (15-16 lines of text ) memorized or partly memorized.

 

 


Preparation

 

Listen to the Podcast Prior Workshop: https://www.folger.edu/podcasts/shakespeare-unlimited/latinx-voices-decure-espinosa/

Read this Article Prior workshop: La Voz de Shakespeare: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9781474488501-010/html?lang=en

Latinx Actor Training https://latinxactortraining.com/

Experiences in working with Shakespeare in Adaptation, Shakespeare in Spanish and Bilingual Heightened Text

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003021520-17/experiences-working-shakespeare-adaptation-shakespeare-spanish-bilingual-heightened-text-cynthia-santos-decure-micha-espinosa

 

Send us your proposed monologue ahead of time. We are also happy to suggest a text

Propuesta de texto puede ser en Ingles o en Español.

 


 

General Information and Requirements

 

  • Date: Saturday December 7, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Place: IATI Theater (64 E Fourth St, New York, NY 10003, United States)
  • Language: English and Spanish
  • Duration: 3 hours.
  • Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the class. The class will begin on time.
  • Attendance: Do not register if you cannot commit to being present for the entire class.
  • Late Admission: No one will be admitted once the class has started. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

 


About the instructor

 

Cynthia Santos DeCure is a bilingual voice and dialect designer coach. She is an Associate Professor of Acting at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University, certified as associate teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and certified in Knight-Thompson Speechwork.
A native Spanish-speaker who grew up in Puerto Rico, she is an actor member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity. Cynthia has dialect designed/coached at Yale Rep, Trinity Rep, Denver Center, NY Classical (Off-Broadway Central Park), Round House Theater, Children’s Theater Co. of Minneapolis, Theatre Works Hartford, South Coast Rep, Seattle Rep, Portland Center Stage,  RedCat Los Angeles, Phoenix Theatre (AZ), Marriott Theater, Chance Theater, to name a few, as well as, Orange is the New Black, The Affair,  Walker: Independence, and individual actors on stage and screen.
A native Spanish-speaker who grew up in Puerto Rico, she is an actor member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity. Some of her acting credits include:  Richard III (Stanley/ Excecutioner), The Tempest (Alonso) at Elm Shakespeare, The Long Road Today/Diálogos (Comadre) at South Coast Repertory, Henry V (Katherine) at Knightsbridge Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania) and The Exonerated (Sandra/Prosecutor) at Long Beach Shakespeare and The Tempest (Iris/u.Miranda) at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Some TV/Film credits include: The Mambo KingsCSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Days of Our Lives, The Bold & The Beautiful, General Hospital and All My Children. She co-edited the book: Latinx Actor Training, and authored the chapter “La Voz de Shakespeare: Empowering Latinx Communities to speak, own and embody Shakespeare’s texts,” which is included in Shakespeare and Latinidad (Edited Carla Della Gatta and Trevor Buffone). She has been a guest on the Folger Shakespeare podcast. Her research centers on culturally inclusive pedagogies in actor training, dialect coaching and design; with a focus on Latina/o/x/e identity, linguistic identity, and accents of Spanish.

 


About HOLA Master Classes series:

In expanding job opportunities for Hispanic actors, HOLA strengthens and supports the available talent pool through its Educational Programs which offers professional development, acting training and networking opportunities for members and the Hispanic community. This is an invaluable resource for artists to further develop their skills, gain practical experience and industry knowledge to support a greater chance of success in their careers. HOLA Master Classes are free for members and scheduled once a month.

 

HOLA y sus clases magistrales:

En función de expandir las oportunidades laborales de los actores hispanos, HOLA fortalece y apoya el potencial del talento humano disponible a través de sus programas educativos. Los cuales ofrecen desarrollo profesional, formación actoral; además, de las oportunidades de establecer relaciones interpersonales entre los miembros y la comunidad hispana. Este invaluable recurso impulsa a los artistas a desarrollar aún más sus habilidades. Ganando experiencia práctica y conocimientos del área; aumentando así, las posibilidades de éxito en sus carreras. Las clases magistrales de HOLA son mensuales y gratuitas para los miembros.

 


Cancellation Policy:

  • This complimentary offer for HOLA members is subject to limited availability. We ask that you register only if you can attend the entire event.
  • In the event that you need to cancel your reservation, we kindly ask for your prompt notification with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Please send an email to inform us of your cancellation at education@holaofficial.org.
  • Failure to provide timely notice or being a no-show will result in a 3-month restriction from participating in HOLA programming, starting from the event date.
  • To register for events during the restriction period, a $35 penalty fee will be required to waive the restriction.

 

 

Política de cancelación:

  • Esta oferta gratuita para los miembros de HOLA cuenta con plazas limitadas, por lo que les pedimos amablemente que se inscriban únicamente si están seguros de poder asistir al evento completo.
  • Si necesitan cancelar, les solicitamos que nos notifiquen con al menos 24 horas de antelación enviando un correo electrónico a education@holaofficial.org
  • La falta de notificación para cancelar dentro del plazo especificado o la ausencia resultará en la restricción de 3 meses para participar en las actividades de HOLA, comenzando desde la fecha del evento.
  • Si desea registrarse en eventos durante su período de restricción, tendrá que pagar una tarifa de penalización de $35 para evitar la restricción.

 


 

Cover Photo Credit: Isabel Chenoweth

 


 

This HOLA Master Class is presented in partnership with IATI Theater

 


 

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

 


 

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

 


 

HOLA would like to gratefully acknowledge Radio Drama Network for their generous support towards our 2024-2025 educational programming supporting art that enriches our culture.

 


 

Rockefeller Brothers Fund: Philanthropy for an Interdependent World

This program was made possible in part with support from the Rockefeller
Brothers Fund.

 


 

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Saturday Dec 07 2024

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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IATI Theater's Rehearsal Space
IATI Theater's Rehearsal Space
64 East 4th St. New York, NY 10003. 2nd floor
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