"The behind the scenes experience of the Shakespeare Salons is amazing. In a small conversational setting meeting with the full range of those who make this magic happen, we end up with a greatly enhanced theater experience." — Beth Marcus, Salon Member
STC Salon
STC Salon 24/25
“Theatre can’t happen without an audience. It comes to life in the moment. It is experienced by those who haven’t been involved in its creation. It can burst into life and make something happen that is mysterious and special and entirely unexpected.” — Sarak Frankcom
Want to dig deep with others into STC productions and how they come to life? Join us as a Salon member and go behind the curtain and into the script. In each six-week session, participants speak one-on-one with the artists who create the work onstage. Meet the actors, directors, and designers as we dissect the choices made and the impact on the audience during special access group dialogues and experiences.
In STC Salon, we unpack the process of theatre making with world renowned artists and make space to listen to your questions and impressions of our productions. We share conversations about what STC does and why it was done. We reflect on the magic of storytelling of each play STC brings to life and each Salon member brings their own lived experience to the conversation.
STC Salon meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm at Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW. Additional free STC events included with sessions, as available.
In STC Salon, we unpack the process of theatre making with world renowned artists and make space to listen to your questions and impressions of our productions. We share conversations about what STC does and why it was done. We reflect on the magic of storytelling of each play STC brings to life and each Salon member brings their own lived experience to the conversation.
STC Salon meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm at Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW. Additional free STC events included with sessions, as available.
- Individual sessions are $499 each
- Season subscription $2,499 (savings of 20%)
24/25 Season Salon Schedule
- Comedy of Errors | Aug 21 – Sep 25
- Babbitt | Oct 2 – Nov 6
- Leopoldstadt | Nov 13 – Dec 18
- Kunene and the King | Jan 29 – March 3
- Uncle Vanya | March 12 – April 16
- Frankenstein | April 21 – May 25
Click the buttons below to purchase individual sessions
Special 3-Week Session
- All the Devils Are Here | Thursday, Dec 5, Friday Dec 13, and Friday, Dec 20
- Special session $250
Meet the Salon's Facilitator
Samantha Wyer Bello STC Senior Director of Learning
Samantha is the Senior Director of Learning for Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C. She recently directed Will on the Hill for the fifth time with Members of Congress, created/adapted A Mini-Summer Night’s Dream and A Tiny Tempest, and directed staged readings in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences of Legacy of Light, Ada and the Engine, The Ruby Sunrise, A Number, Proof, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Arcadia, R.U.R, and Miss Evers’ Boys. Regional directing work includes Arizona Theatre Company: Wit, Proof, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Moon for the Misbegotten, I Am My Own Wife, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Lady with All the Answers | Kansas City Repertory Theatre: To Kill a Mockingbird | Arizona Repertory Theatre: Three Sisters, Angels in America, Arcadia, Company, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She has taught for Kentucky Wesleyan College, Brescia University, University of Missouri, Arizona State University, and University of Arizona. Ms.Bello received her MFA in Acting/Directing at University of Missouri and is a member of SDC.