We are excited to bring The Nashville Shakespeare Festival to our homeschool program! In 1992, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival developed a series of touring versions of Shakespeare’s best-known works. To accompany the performance, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s company of professional actors and teaching artists also provide dynamic in-classroom workshops as well as Q&A sessions that deepen students’ understanding of the text and the production.   Our event will include the play JULIUS CAESAR and a one hour workshop for students. PLAY  In JULIUS CAESAR, five actors tackle the captivating journey of Shakespeare's political thriller - the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of his conspirators.  Concerned that Julius Caesar poses a threat to democracy, revolutionaries make the violent decision to murder him. As the world spins out of control, chaos and superstition lead to civil war. This adapted production showcases themes of honor, friendship, ambition, power, loyalty, betrayal, freedom and fate. Content warning: Discussions of murder and death. Scenes of violence are depicted, though no weapons will be used.  Recommended for ages 10 and up as appropriate for your student. WORKSHOP  Taught by our Shakespeare Education Experience tour actors and teaching artists, workshops are the best possible way to give your students a memorable experience with a theater performance and with Shakespeare!   Workshops include games to encourage students to explore the big ideas of the play, and the motivations of the main characters.  With text from the play, students are encouraged to speak aloud and apply techniques used by professional actors to bring Shakespeare's language to life.  We will even get to try our hand at learning some stage combat!   It is a fun, energetic, and exploratory opportunity for students to engage with the play before or after they see it.