Ghosts, witches, storms, and things that go bump in the night! Shakespeare’s plays are filled with the supernatural. In this unique performance-based lecture, examine how Shakespeare used the uncanny to challenge his audiences and probe the deepest fears of the human mind. Journey from the enchanted forests of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the haunted battlements of Hamlet, the blasted heath of Macbeth, and the tempest-tossed world of King Lear in an an evening exploring how Shakespeare’s supernatural forces do more than frighten: they hold a mirror to the deepest mysteries of being human.

About the Presenter:
Michael Langlois is a theatre artist, lecturer, performer, and storyteller with decades of experience in directing, performance, and arts education. He has directed productions throughout New England, served for nearly 20 years as Artistic Director of the Ashford Youth Theatre, and spent more than a decade as an Associate Artist with New London’s Flock Theatre.