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This close reading activity allows participants to explore Shakespeare's play through dramatic reading. Rehearse roles, use appropriate voice and actions, and incorporate props and costumes to convey the scene's ideas and emotions. Performance guidelines provided.
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Much Ado about Nothing Readers’ Theater
This is a close reading activity. You do not have to memorize your lines. You are, however, required to use the appropriate voice and actions to convey the ideas and emotions of the scene. Read closely and rehearse ahead of time, using intonation and gestures appropriate to your character and your character’s words. You may also wish to use simple props, costumes, and/or background music.
Use simple props, costumes, and background music as appropriate. Rehearse your parts ensuring clear and fluent reading with appropriate voice. You should use appropriate actions, gestures, tone, and facial expressions. Since Shakespeare doesn’t tell us how the characters should behave, or where they should move, how can we figure this out? Performance Guidelines
Performance Guidelines • Choose a narrator to introduce the scene and to close the scene (plus to explain transitions as necessary). The narrator should open the scene by setting it up for us: What events prompted this scene? They should also close the scene: What is Shakespeare’s purpose in this scene/these events? How will this scene/event influence the outcome of the play?
Note: the person who plays the character with the fewest lines should also take on the responsibility to open and close the performance: Opening: Set the stage for the viewers Closure: Discuss the significance of this scene in the context of the play
