"We know what we are but know not what we may be.”

Ophelia, in Hamlet. Act 4, Scene 5

“Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.”

Polonius, Act 2, Scene 2

Although the original Shakespeare Out Loud group completed its goal of reading all 38 of Shakespeare’s plays in summer 2025, many of the group wished to continue meeting together, so it is time for Take 2.

Whether revisiting, continuing, or starting anew, we have the same goal: read aloud the Bard’s plays. We will begin with Hamlet.

We read orally in round robin manner, stopping for informal discussion as the group desires. Mispronunciations welcome! You must have your own unabridged version of the play to read. Various editions pose no problems. Instead, differences often become discussion points. We will meet via ZOOM.