Unfolding Julius Caesar
Take a deep dive into Shakespeare’s most popular political play,
Julius Caesar. Get to know the characters and their world as they grapple with the consequences of their ambition, honor, and quest for power. This class will be taught by OSF’s Associate Artistic Director, Rosa Joshi, who directs this year’s dynamic production. Learn more about her production company, upstart crow collective, their muscular approach to Shakespeare, and the ways Joshi and the production team cracked this play open for this particular moment. This theatre-packed weekend includes an option for tickets to both
Julius Caesar and
Jitney.
Dates: May 16–18.
Class and a ticket to both
Jitney and
Julius Caesar, $438.00; Class only, $300
Schedule for the class:
May 16 – Friday night: Launch into your experience and watch
Jitney, by Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson, at 8pm.
May 17 – Saturday class time, 9am–12pm: Prepare to watch
Caesar as you delve into the play. Learn more about Shakespeare and his inspiration for this story. Rosa Joshi will lead the class through context-building instruction, deepened by guests who will share their expertise in developing OSF’s 2025 production.
Saturday night: See
Julius Caesar at 8pm.
May 18 – Sunday class time, 9am–12pm: Wrap up the class with a post-show conversation featuring company members who worked on
Julius Caesar.