Youth & Teen Classes
Students ages 6 to 18 explore in an active and creative manner stories and characters from Shakespeare’s plays, study the fundamentals of acting and design, and contribute their thoughts and ideas to performances for friends and family. All classes are led by classically trained professional actors and educators who aim to inspire students’ physical, intellectual, and artistic development.
Virtual coaching sessions are available by appointment.
Fall Classes Starting NOV 8
Saturdays, NOV 8–DEC 20 | 10am-12pm | STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE
Students will be introduced to Shakespeare’s most mischievous characters through creative play, theatre games, and art projects. Class will culminate with a final performance for friends and family.
No class NOV 29.
Saturdays, NOV 8–DEC 20 | 1–3pm | STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE
Students will discover how to bring Shakespeare’s words to life by examining scripts to create characters, learning the fundamentals of working with a director and scene partner, and performing selected scenes featuring Shakespeare’s most infamous characters.
No class NOV 29.
Discounts
Furloughed government workers can receive 20% off classes.
Registered siblings are eligible for 10% off.
Please email Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org for more information.
Scholarships
In order to make our classes accessible to everyone, need-based scholarships are available.
Please fill out the scholarship application and email it to Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org. Applications should be submitted at least one week before the class you plan to attend.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Classes for Youth and Teens at STC provides a safe and supportive environment for everyone regardless of ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, national origin, citizenship, faith, ideology, and income. Together we ensure that everyone feels secure and has the opportunity to build confidence in the power of their own voice, imagination and artistic ability with dignity. We endeavor to create a fully inclusive culture that values equality and fosters respect for all people while we collaborate to explore and perform.
Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend a class for any reason (including weather), no refunds or exchanges will be provided. STC rarely cancels events due to inclement weather. If STC cancels a class for any reason, including inclement weather, we will email you. We will make every effort to reschedule the class at a time convenient for the instructor and the majority of the students, but tuition is non-refundable.
If you are no longer able to attend the class as scheduled, please submit a written request to Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org. 50% will be refunded if registration is withdrawn until one week prior to the first scheduled class. Starting a week prior to the first scheduled class, TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Please note that refunds for classes may require two to three weeks for processing.
Questions?
Please email Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org.