Shakespeare Plays with Words - The Art of Shakespearean Language

Explore the enchanting world of Shakespearean wordplay in this captivating TEDxUCSD talk by Professor Ursula Meyer. Delve into the renowned playwright's extraordinary ability to make language dance as Meyer, an accomplished actress and vocal coach, shares her profound passion for words. Discover insights from Meyer's extensive experience as Head of Graduate Acting at UCSD's Department of Theatre and Dance, where she has taught and mentored students for 27 years. Gain valuable perspectives from her work at prestigious institutions like Yale School of Drama and her performances in regional theatres across the United States. Learn about Meyer's contributions to voice and speech training, her role as Chair of the Mentorship Initiative, and her recognition as a UCSD Senate Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Uncover the speaker's recent work as a Change-Maker Fellow, focusing on Anti-Racist Inclusive Shakespeare, and understand how this 15-minute talk fits into the independently organized TEDx event format.