Will (Springhorn) on Will (Shakespeare) at NDNU
Caitlin Brown
Issue date: 3/27/08 Section: Entertainment
The class was also created to correct a common misconception about Shakespeare that theatre students usually make: Shakespeare is impossible to act.
"I feel insecure about doing Shakespeare," said Victoria Chavez, NDNU junior and class member. "I feel I could never live up to the way he writes."
"Actors get caught up in the fact that Shakespeare is Shakespeare. They get caught up in the language and the intricate poetry," said Springhorn. "The fact is, there are at least 40 ways to say 'penis' in Shakespeare's language."
At this point in the interview, Becky Fazio, NDNU junior, shouts from the cherry picker where she is preparing to work with lights:
"What are you talking about? Shakespeare's hard!"
Springhorn just smiles and shakes his head. "It's a lot easier than people think."
So far, Springhorn said he has enjoyed teaching his first Shakespeare practicum.
"The class has been a tremendous experience. Working with NDNU students has been an honor," said Springhorn. "I just wish I had more time in the class for teaching. It's difficult meeting once a week."
The students enjoy Springhorn as well.
"Will's passion for Shakespeare is inspiring," said Chavez. "His excitement inspires me not to just read the monologue, but to research it and understand it. He makes you say 'I want a piece of that excitement. I want to feel that way about Shakespeare'."
Will the Shakespeare practicum be around for future NDNU students?
"It depends on the student feedback," said Springhorn. "If they want me to teach it, I will gladly do it."
Many of the students taking the class agree that anyone who is interested in performing Shakespeare, not just theatre students, should consider the class.
"His language may seem complex, but it's also really simple," said Chavez. "It can help you feel your soul and articulate your emotion."
"I feel insecure about doing Shakespeare," said Victoria Chavez, NDNU junior and class member. "I feel I could never live up to the way he writes."
"Actors get caught up in the fact that Shakespeare is Shakespeare. They get caught up in the language and the intricate poetry," said Springhorn. "The fact is, there are at least 40 ways to say 'penis' in Shakespeare's language."
At this point in the interview, Becky Fazio, NDNU junior, shouts from the cherry picker where she is preparing to work with lights:
"What are you talking about? Shakespeare's hard!"
Springhorn just smiles and shakes his head. "It's a lot easier than people think."
So far, Springhorn said he has enjoyed teaching his first Shakespeare practicum.
"The class has been a tremendous experience. Working with NDNU students has been an honor," said Springhorn. "I just wish I had more time in the class for teaching. It's difficult meeting once a week."
The students enjoy Springhorn as well.
"Will's passion for Shakespeare is inspiring," said Chavez. "His excitement inspires me not to just read the monologue, but to research it and understand it. He makes you say 'I want a piece of that excitement. I want to feel that way about Shakespeare'."
Will the Shakespeare practicum be around for future NDNU students?
"It depends on the student feedback," said Springhorn. "If they want me to teach it, I will gladly do it."
Many of the students taking the class agree that anyone who is interested in performing Shakespeare, not just theatre students, should consider the class.
"His language may seem complex, but it's also really simple," said Chavez. "It can help you feel your soul and articulate your emotion."
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