Shake It Up's First Annual Shakespeare Convention

You're Invited! 

To Shake It Up Shakespeare's first ever Shakespeare convention

Performances:
Othello - Full length performance of Othello, by William Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew - Full length performance of The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare

Participation:
Meet the Cast - The cast members will remain in character for the length of the convention, and you will get the chance to meet all of the characters!
Script Sessions - The casts of both the Othello and The Taming of the Shrew will each have two script sessions, in which participants will have the chance to learn selected scenes from the play and, if desired, partake in mini performances of the scenes they have learned!
Question and Answer with Lady Macbeth -  Lady Macbeth answers all your questions!  Well, whichever ones she wants to answer..
Costume Contest -  Any and all characters are welcome!  Come flaunt your attire and our panel of judges will decide on the top contests of the day.  Please assure that your costume is appropriate!
A Midwinter Night's Dance -  Come join us in this ball, playing the best music of the time!

Banquets:
Lunch - An authentic luncheon banquet in the convention hall, including proper decor and the biggest banquet tables you have ever seen!
Dinner -   An authentic luncheon banquet in the convention hall, including proper decor and the biggest banquet tables you have ever seen!

Sideshows
Bard Readings - Our very own bards will be meandering, reciting Shakespeares' sonnets for passerbys
Jesters -  All the best entertainment from Robin Goodfellow and his friends
The Ghost of Hamlet's Father -  He told us he would be joining us, so keep an eye out!