This process has increased the cast's understanding of Shakespeare, character development and script analysis. Getting involved in SYT also means diving into the text. The group has taken classes on Shakespeare and his times with Professor Tonkin from the University of Hartford, stage combat with Geoff Gilbert, text analysis with Marcella Trowbridge of the Oddfellows Playhouse and acting classes with Bruce Altman. Also popular were the workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company of London on their visits to New Haven. To check out past performances, learn about this one, see photos, get directions to the theatre and to make reservations, visit the Shakespearean Youth Theatre's web site .
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