Category: Summer 2024

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here!!“

This week, we’ll be delving into the intriguing world of Shakespearean villains. This unique exploration of the darker characters in Shakespearean plays provides children with an opportunity to delve into the complexities of these infamous figures and the moral dilemmas they present. Fictional villains have the power to captivate children, drawing them into the narrative, world, and characters of a story. Through games, scene work, group choral work, etc, our Players will be developing creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human nature as portrayed in literature and drama.

ACTING EXPLORATIONS
Our villains may include:

• Iago from Othello
• Lady Macbeth from Macbeth
• Richard III from Richard III
• Claudius from Hamlet
• Aaron the Moor from Titus Andronicus
• Tamora from Titus Andronicus
• Macbeth from Macbeth
• The Queen from Cymbeline
• Angelo from Measure for Measure
• Regan from King Lear
• and more!!

GRADES 2 through 8 (Fall 2024)

DATES
July 8 – 12
Monday through Friday – 10 am to 3 pm

COST
Pay what you can.
We believe that every child who is drawn to this work should be able to participate. If you are able to pay something, your contribution will help us reach more children!

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!!” 

What makes a hero? And where do we find them in Shakespeare’s plays? We’ll explore the comic heroes, the tragic heroes, and the accidental heroes, and we’ll dig into the plays to find the less-celebrated characters who commit acts of courage, compassion, and selflessness. Through theater games, scene work, and group choral work, this week will offer a unique opportunity for children to immerse themselves in timeless literature, develop critical thinking skills, and appreciate the enduring relevance of Shakespeare’s works in today’s world.

ACTING EXPLORATIONS
Our plays may include:

• Henry V from Henry V
• Paulina from The Winter’s Tale
• Kent and Cordelia from King Lear
• Arviragus and Guiderius in Cymbeline
• Lucius in Titus Andronicus
• Isabella in Measure for Measure
• Dogberry from Much Ado about Nothing
• and many more!!

GRADES 2 through 8 (Fall 2024)

DATES
July 15 – 19
Monday through Friday – 10 am to 3 pm

COST
Pay what you can.
We believe that every child who is drawn to this work should be able to participate. If you are able to pay something, your contribution will help us reach more children!