Brookdale Community College will celebrate the 453rd birthday of William Shakespeare with the seventh annual Shakespeare Read-A-Thon on April 20.
The Read-A-Thon, which will start at 6 p.m. and run until 8 p.m., will be held in the college’s Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. Parking for the event will be in Lot 1.
Residents of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite Shakespearean character, read from their favorite plays and sonnets and join in a collaborative reading from Shakespear’s works.
This year’s program will celebrate “the power of love” in Shakespeare, shining a spotlight on the most memorable lovers and love scenes. Individual and group readings are encouraged. Spectators are welcome as well.
“This annual celebration encourages people to try out their reading and acting skills, but more so to conquer their apprehension over Shakespeare’s language,” said James Cody, an English professor at Brookdale. “It shows that Shakespeare can be fun.”
For more information contact Cody at [email protected] or call him at 732-224-2681.