We are excited to open registration for Shakespeare Youth Festival 2027, to be presented in March of the upcoming year. If this will be your first time participating in a class, workshop, or production, please email us at speak@shakespeareyouthfestival.com to schedule an introductory meeting (phone/Zoom).
All rehearsals will be held at World City Center (3911 W Adams Blvd – just east of Crenshaw). Performances will be held at the Hudson Theatre (6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood)
Tuition for each participant is $800.
Finances should never be a barrier to participation – you may apply here: Financial Aid. If you have received financial aid in the past, please email us for details on continuing.
YOUTH ENSEMBLE – Play to be announced
Join our Youth Ensemble for grades 3–8, where our Players will have the opportunity to explore comedy and drama, and possibly even wield a sword! While the final play has not yet been chosen, we’ll select a piece that best fits our ensemble’s unique talents and energy. Students will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork as they bring the story to life!
For grades 3 through 9
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
The following is our tentative rehearsal schedule. It will be finalized prior to the first day of rehearsal.
Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm
First rehearsal – Saturday, October 10
No rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend
Winter Break – December 26 and January 2
Retreat – Sunday, February 7 (extended afternoon rehearsal)
TECHS
Wednesday, February 17 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Saturday, March 20 (12:00 – 3:00 pm)
Monday, March 22 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Wednesday, March 24 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, February 27
Sunday, February 28
Saturday, March 6
Sunday, March 7
TEEN ENSEMBLE – The Winter’s Tale
Our teens will be exploring love, loss, jealousy, and redemption as they bring Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale to life. King Leontes of Sicilia lets jealousy wreck his family—imprisoning his pregnant wife, Hermione, and abandoning their newborn daughter, Perdita. Sixteen years later, Perdita (now raised by shepherds in Bohemia) falls for the prince of Bohemia, and when the truth comes out, lost loved ones are reunited in a miraculous, heart-healing finale.
For grades 8 through 12
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
The following is our tentative rehearsal schedule. It will be finalized prior to the first day of rehearsal.
Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
First rehearsal – Saturday, October 10
No rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend
Winter Break – December 26 and January 2
Retreat – Sunday, January 31 (extended afternoon rehearsal)
TECHS
Tuesday, February 16 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Thursday, February 18 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Tuesday, February 23 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
Thursday, February 25 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, March 6
Sunday, March 7
Saturday, March 13
Sunday, March 14