Romeo and Juliet: A Look at Relationships in the 21st Century ~ with Shanna Alexander

How different would this tale of "star-crossed lovers" really be in the 21st century? What can we learn about relationships from The Bard of Avon? In this workshop, expert Shanna Alexander will walk you through this familiar story, while looking to see what hasn't aged well and what is timeless about people and how they interact today. Get ready to learn something about your own relationships along the way!  *Pre-reading the book is NOT required to take this workshop.   Shanna Alexander holds a Masters in Library and Information Science, in addition to a Bachelors in English Secondary Education. She has taught Shakespeare for several years and has read his plays countless times with a focused eye. Her background in Library and Information Science has given her a lot of experience in looking at literature objectively and conducting analytical research. She is very passionate about classic literature, especially in studying it from varying cultural viewpoints.