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Susanna Shakespeare

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"Elizabeth has created a show, which will inspire students' interest in theater and the Bard. Their comprehension of the written texts will be improved by having seen a live portrayal of selections. The show puts Shakespeare in a context that students can identify with. Elizabeth conveys a love of the language and of dramatic presentation. She creates a character that makes the work accessible on many levels."
- Heather Lee; Artist, Educator

"First of all, I loved it. I enjoyed it so much because you're an amazing actress. I like how you humanize him. The fact that Shakespeare has this daughter and he fights with his wife makes him relatable and I like how you show his sense of humour too. I was SO proud about the stuff that I recognized! I think that after seeing that play I can now read Shakespeare and realize that he was person, and that does make me want to read more."
- Jane Berg; Student, Friends Seminary, New York, NY

"What an enjoyable evening. This is the sort of thing I want my kids' schools to be providing for them and I'm going to make sure they know it."
- Barbara Berg; Parent, New York, NY

"Elizabeth Robinson's "Susanna Shakespeare" is a carefully crafted, engaging show that appealed to me on many levels. I am both a mother and an English teacher, and I am excited about anything that gets kids thinking in new and interesting ways about "boring school subjects." Ms. Robinson's imagining of William Shakespeare's daughter works to do just that. The agile performance combined just enough poetry with exactly the right amount of history spiced with ample humor. The end result is a balanced work that engages both young people and adults while sneaking in a good dose of the classic work of the Bard. I would highly recommend the program to middle and high school English teachers, especially at the opening of a Shakespeare unit. Ms. Robinson's show serves as a means of making the sometimes daunting subject of Shakespeare accessible and fun."
- Sherry Frost; Parent, Educator, Dover, NH

"Susanna Shakespeare could be someone you've known all your life. As Author and Performer, Elizabeth H. Robinson has a rare and exciting approach, and is one of the best speakers of the verse I have ever encountered. Her clear and engaging style makes the language accessible to a modern audience, bringing the words and world of Shakespeare to life in a way that makes you feel comfortable and want to know more."
- Jim Butterfield, Actor