Bringing Shakespeare to the Sunshine State this book gathers together a talented group of teachers choreographers directors set designers musicians costumers actors and artists to discuss how they have adapted the bards monologues in Miami assassinated Julius Caesar on the steps of Tallahassees Capitol trained students to duel in Floridas Panhandle placed Shylock on trial in Orlando and transformed Gainesville into Pucks magical forest.This guide for teachers and lovers of literature and theater is an original collection of essays exploring the idea that Shakespeares plays are best approached playfully through performance. Based on their wideranging experience as theater professionals and teachers in Florida New York London and Stratford the authors celebrate Shakespeares continuing appeal to our complex diverse culture.The essays include reflections on acting by the Royal Shakespeare Companys longestserving member. And theres practical advice on acting directing staging fights designing costumes and integrating music dance masks and puppets into performances from teachers and others who have refined their methods by performing Shakespeare in the classroom.