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The UCI New Swan Shakespeare Center

WHY SHAKESPEARE?

The name “Shakespeare” is practically synonymous with English literature, world literature and the art of theater. Balancing mythic archetypes with historical realism, political commentary and psychological insight, his works continue to speak across centuries and in multiple settings and media, thanks to the co-creative energy of directors, actors, designers, scholars, editors, translators, teachers, students, readers and audiences. Shakespeare’s plays are works of dramatic . . .

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Julia R. Lupton, Co-Director, New Swan Shakespeare Center & Professor of English

jrlupton@uci.edu

 

Eli Simon, Co-Director, New Swan Shakespeare Center & Professor of Drama

esimon@uci.edu

 

Debbie Nielsen, Assistant Director

nielsen@uci.edu

 

Jesús López Vargas, Director of Outreach

Jesus.LV@uci.edu

 

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theatre dybbuk's "The Merchant of Venice (Annotated)," performed reading and discussion of selections
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2024 UC Shakespeare Trial: Back at the Barclay
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War games in New Swan's "Julius Caesar"
5 Things to Look for In "Julius Caesar"
New Swan's 2023 production of Julius Caesar takes place in Rome, but with modern gender dynamics. Women play Caesar, Antony, and Cassius, and the togas are…
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Community group visits the Center.
Behind the scenes: Julius Caesar
In a rehearsal, the actors, director, and stage managers slowly work through each moment of the play, taking the space, context and characters' emotions into…
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New Swan Reading Group
Shakespeare comes alive in community reading group
While Shakespeare plays are fun to watch, modern viewers often struggle to follow the language. It's easier to understand the characters and cadence when you read…
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