Springtime Shakespeare Reading Group

A six-week reading group led by Jesse Brownstein

Starts Saturday April 15th, 2023 - 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Sessions held from 1.30pm - 3.30pm on 4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 and 6/3

*Please note there will NOT be a Reading Group on 4/29

Believe it or not, Spring is finally here! It’s a time for renewal, celebration, and love—which is exactly what Shakespeare’s Comedies are all about. Usher in this joyful season at C5 Studios as we read together some of the Bard’s most beloved plays.

In this six-week reading group, we’ll gather each Saturday to read Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It—stopping along the way to discuss language, themes, characters, history, and more. New to Shakespeare? No problem! This is the perfect opportunity to get to know his work. And for longtime fans, there’s no better way to deepen your appreciation than by reading his words out loud with others. 

Anyone 12 and up is welcome to join. Attendance each week is encouraged, but not required. Bring copies of the plays if you have them—we’ll have a few you can borrow at C5 and we’ll also provide links to free digital versions.  

About the instructor:
Jesse Brownstein is a writer, teacher, theatre artist, and lifelong lover of Shakespeare. He has worked with many renowned theatre companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Marin Shakespeare Company, Golden Thread Productions, and the San Francisco Mime Troupe. He has also studied Shakespeare extensively at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and Boston College.  

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