Andrew Wade

Shakespeare Master Class with Andrew Wade
May 16-17, 2009
Prague, Czech Republic

May 8, 2009
The Prague Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a unique Master Class featuring Andrew Wade, one of the world's foremost experts on Shakespearean Verse May 16-17, 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic. Space for this exclusive Master Class will be limited to 20 participants and a select number of observers. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the most respected Shakespearean Theatre experts in the world.

Detailed Master Class Information

Shakespeare Master Class with Andrew Wade
May 16-17, 2009
Prague, Czech Republic
Saturday May 16, 2009 - 10:00-17:00
Sunday May 17, 2009 - 10:00-17:00

Cost:

Particpant (limit of 20 total) - 4,000kč
Observer (limited seating) - 2 hours per day - Saturday May 16, 2009 - 10:00-12:00 and Sunday May 17, 2009 - 14:00-16:00
1,000kč for both days, 600kč for one day

To apply for the Andrew Wade Master Class, all applicants must submit via email a completed registration form, a headshot or photo, resumé and personal statement (if also applying for a partial scholarship).

Prague Shakespeare Festival is offering two full scholarships to this special workshop in exchange for 4,000kč worth of bartered services.

All balances must be paid in full one week prior to the beginning of the workshop unless other arrangements have been made with Prague Shakespeare Festival.

To Apply and Request an Application form, email Guy Roberts:
guy@pragueshakespeare.cz

For interviews with Andrew Wade and more information on the Master Class contact:
Guy Roberts
Artistic Director
Prague Shakespeare Festival
guy@pragueshakespeare.cz

Andrew Wade was Head of Voice at the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1990 - 2003. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1987 as Assistant Voice Director to Cicely Berry. When he took over the Department his responsibilities involved overseeing all the voice work for the RST, Swan and TOP and for all touring, residences and up until the Company leaving the Barbican in 2001, the work in London as well. He co-directed and devised with Cicely Berry Journey's, Words, Words, Words, More Words and Lifespan - a poetry and prose collection collated into a theatrical program, being commissioned by the BBC World Service and winning a Bronze Medal at the International Radio Festival in New York in 2000.Andrew has a particular interest in exploring language practically, which he fulfills by working with youngsters, students, teachers and academics. Andrew has traveled widely, lecturing, leading Master Classes and Workshops, as well as coaching with theatre companies and actors abroad - Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland and extensively in the United States of America. He has published several articles on his work. In conjunction with Cicely Berry, they have recorded WORKING SHAKESPEARE, a series on voice and text work with Helen Hunt, Samuel L Jackson, Toby Stevens, Clare Danes, Blythe Danner, Emily Watson and introduced by Jeremy Irons. He is currently working with Source Books on SHAKESPEARE EXPERIENCE, editions of Shakespearean recordings, plus audio excerpts with contemporary actors, currently As You Like It, Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. Andrew trained at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama from 1973-1976. He has worked in many different drama schools including Mountview Theatre School, the Rose Bruford College, the Arts Educational School and was Head of Voice at East 15. Andrew was Verse Consultant on the film SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. He also coached Courtney Love for the role of Lady Macbeth, and worked on the new musical LORD OF THE RINGS.