"Dear Brutus" Part 2: Famous Scenes from "Julius Caesar"

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CASSIUS: Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear: And since you know you cannot see yourself So well as by reflection, I, your glass, Will modestly discover to yourself That of yourself which you yet know not of. Local teacher and published poet Matthew Friday (from the UK) will lead the audience through an exploration of the opening scenes and moments from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Walk away with a better understanding of the language and appreciation of its poetic brilliance. Audience members will be invited to join in with the reading - no experience needed! Or just sit, listen and enjoy. Throughout the presentation, there will be plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. This workshop is Part 2. Part 1 is "Dear Brutus": Introduction to Julius Caesar. Feel free to attend one or both workshops. About the Presenter: Matthew James Friday is a writer and teacher from England. He has several degrees from the UK, including being a public school teacher. He has taught K-8 students in schools all around the world. He met his Bend-born wife Jill in Germany! Matthew is also a professional storyteller for children and drama teacher. For many years now, Matthew has run after-school Shakespeare-themed drama clubs, helping students create and produce slimmed down versions of many of Shakespeare's plays, including Hamlet! Since arriving in the US at the height of the COVID pandemic, Matthew has become a father, run half-marathons, learned to drive a car for the first time, and had three poetry books published (The Residents, The Be-All and the End-All and Strange Beauty) with the fourth - a full length collection of 100 poems titled Wunderkammer coming soon! He now lives with his wife and daughter in Bend, Oregon. Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org

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