Sp62E Will: An English Playwright in Times of Radical Change (Zoom; OLLI @ Chico)
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It was a time of radical change, a time of violence. England was under siege internally and externally. Being on the wrong side, politically or religiously, could result in torture and death. Into this confusing and disordered world strode a young married man who had left his home of Stratford-upon-Avon to attempt his hand at playwriting for the London stage. His name was William Shakespeare. Join us for a discussion of the TV show Will, described as “Shakespeare on sex, drugs, and rock and roll.” Note: Class members will watch episodes on their own outside of class. The TV show is available to stream with a subscription or purchase on TNT, YouTube, Apple TV+, Amazon, and other streaming services.
Lynn H. Elliott is professor emeritus and former chair of English at Chico State. In addition to his prose and award-winning plays, he is a multiple award-winning national and international screenplay writer.
*This registration item is ZOOM ONLY; there is not an in-person section of this course. It is offered and run by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Chico.*