Spirit of Shakespeare
SOS
Spirit of Shakespeare (SOS) is a UT student organization dedicated to performing Shakespeare and supporting the annual Actors from the London Stage residency. Formed in 2001 by students from Prof. Friedman's Shakespeare in Performance class, SOS students perform scenes from the upcoming AFTLS play and also help out with the residency by serving as actor guides and working at the theater during performances. SOS has also worked on raising endowment support to insure that AFTLS returns to UT on a permanent, self-sustaining basis and on increasing student awareness of, and interest in, the residency program.The SOS players have performed at Explore UT, the Plan II Getaway, Parents' Weekend, and in UT classrooms and Austin schools. Like AFTLS, SOS is committed to demonstrating and sharing their enthusiasm for Shakespeare's plays and making them accessible and enjoyable for all students.
Students need not be acting or theater majors to join SOS. All that's required are a love of Shakespeare, a bit of time, and a desire to experience the plays first-hand. Inquiries and recruits are always welcome. For further information, please contact Prof. Alan Friedman.