THEA 121Acting Studio II: Shakespeare
This acting studio centers around Shakespeare and specific techniques used in performing his plays. Continues concentrated work on basic acting skills and textual analysis through scene study. Courses THEA 21 and THEA 23 are recommended as preparation. Admission/enrollment by audition or application. Check for details in the Class Notes section of this course in the Class Search when the course is offered, or email questions to: theater-ugradadv@ucsc.edu.
- ADMISSION-BY-AUDITION at first class meeting (Monday, March 30, 2026). AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Come to the first class meeting prepared to deliver a Shakespeare monologue, 1 to 2 minutes in length (does not need to be memorized). Students admitted to the class will be given an enrollment permission number by the instructor during the first week of class to enroll through MyUCSC. Questions may be addressed to the instructor: Prof. Patty Gallagher, pgallagh@ucsc.edu
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:35pm | TA Drama B100 | P. M. Gallagher | Open 18/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Gallagher | 5.0 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 100% | 57 |
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