Abstract

H ow often do we as English teachers leave a theatrical performance feeling inspired, wishing we could somehow orchestrate a similar experience for students within our classrooms? After attending an Othello workshop for teachers in the summer of 2004, I was determined to somehow bring that live, aweinspiring, theatrical effect into my classroom. Four months and a grant later, I did. My high school English department secured a week-long actor residency with the workshop leader, David Daniel, actor and educational director with American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Daniel's presence permeated our building as he divided his time among classrooms, a drama club workshop, and a school assembly. He directed hands-on activities with Drama students studying

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