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=Understanding(s)= •Shakespeare is modern English. •characters, symbols, and motifs affect the theme. •Shakespeare uses a variety of literary devices.
 * Goal || To create a podcast that involves interviewing characters about events and situations relating to a specific theme. ||
 * Role || An actor that is an expert on Hamlet. ||
 * Audience || A Shakespearean organization. ||
 * Setting || You want to join the famous theater group and become famous. ||
 * Presentation || A podcast and an oral presentation of the podcast to the audience. ||
 * Standards || Product: Content-30% Organization-15% Originality-15% Presentation-20% Grammar/Mechanics-10% Requirements-10%. Presentation: Enthusiasm-15% Comprehension-15% Posture and Eye Contact-15% Complete Sentences-15% Preparedness-20% Volume-15% ||

=Introduction= The Shakespeare Globe's touring company is a famous theater group that tours the world. They perform various Shakespeare plays each year, and you can only audition if you are invited to! They dedicate time to exploring the complicated plots and character relationships in hopes that more people will understand Shakespeare's brilliance.

=Task= The world famous Shakespeare Globe's touring company is looking for new employees to join the crew on their tours around the world. The next major play is //Hamlet//, which is a tricky play but luckily you are an expert on its themes! They are willing to pay an expert on the play's characters and themes $60,000 plus traveling expenses, and its a chance to see the world! Your task is to create a podcast where you interview one character about his or her role in the play, including specific events that he or she is involved in, and have them respond according to how you interpret the characters. The podcast must represent thorough understanding of the characters involved and solid evidence of a theme.

=Conclusion= Congratulations! You have successfuly delved deep into the inner thoughts of one of the major characters of //Hamlet//. By doing so, you should have a throrough understanding of what affect your chosen character had on the many themes of //Hamlet//. Now, all you have to do is wait and see if you could be the next person to join the international Shakespeare touring company and see the world!