Reader's Theater: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Ah, Shakespeare. Always universal, always timeless. How did he do it? We don't know -- it's a mystery. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is short and straightforward, perfect for unrehearsed reading. First performed at the Globe in 1599, Julius Caesar is uncannily relevant today as Americans reassess the meaning of democracy, of our Republican form of government (originated in Ancient Rome), and of our Constitution, the world's longest surviving charter of government. We will trade parts and everybody, regardless of gender, will have chances to read the leads: Brutus, the noblest Roman of them all and the play's true tragic hero; Mark Antony (Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!); and the enigmatic Julius himself. No acting experience required!