Full Contact Shakespeare is an approach to classical work that connects deep dramaturgy to contemporary acting techniques and traditional technical, rhetorical, and poetic tools.

The intended style is intense, coherent, flexible—and joyful. The goal is to empower artists to create unforgettable, heartfelt, personal work.

You can find a video series on some of the core tenets here:

And an example flowchart of the plot of Romeo and Juliet here:

Other resources:

Shakespeare’s Words — complete works, relationship diagrams, searchable glossary, and more

A quick guide to scansion and meter in verse

Video introduction to iambic pentameter from RSC Learning Zone

Common rhetorical and literary devices in the plays

Silva Rhetoricae — deep dive on classical and renaissance rhetoric

Isaac Asimov’s Guide to Shakespeare, Volume One and Volume Two

MIT Shakespeare — complete works in html plaintext format

Private online coaching available now.

In-person classes begin soon in NYC.
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