Shakespeare
Tuesdays, June 2, 2026 - July 7, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM with Helena Scholz-Carlson
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$275
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Unlock Shakespeare’s language and bring his words to life through an accessible, hands-on approach. All are welcome - no previous experience with Shakespeare required! In this class, you’ll:
Learn an approachable technique for tackling Shakespeare’s text
Discover why scansion matters—and how to use it as a practical acting tool
Paraphrase a scene collaboratively so you and your partner know exactly what you’re saying
Get the scene on its feet, using Meisner’s repetition to deepen your connection to the text
Prerequisite: Green Shirt’s Level 1 Meisner class (or equivalent). Questions? Reach out to info@greenshirtstudio.com.
About the Teacher
Helena Scholz-Carlson is an Evanston based actor, artist, and baker. She studied acting at the Great River Shakespeare Festival and graduated from Northwestern University in 2018, where she studied theater with a focus on playwriting. She has a passion for heightened text and truthful, grounded acting. Favorite roles include Bolingbroke in Richard II (Sandbox Theatre Collective & Circuit Theatre Co), Romeo in R&J (NU), and Laura in Tea & Sympathy (NU). Helena is a member of Laughing Stock, Chicago’s premier commedia dell’arte ensemble, and Sandbox Theatre Collective. She is also a pastry chef in training with Michèle Millan Bakes. Helena believes strongly in the power of Meisner acting work to unlock greater freedom, ease, and connection. She is deeply grateful to be a part of this community.
Class Details
- Day
- Tuesdays
- Time
- 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates
- June 2, 2026
- June 9, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- June 23, 2026
- June 30, 2026
- July 7, 2026
- Location
- 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 401-E, Chicago, IL, 60613
- Instructors
- Helena Scholz-Carlson
- Class Size
- 10
- Age
- This is an adult acting class ages 18+
- Cost
- $275