Camp Shakespeare

For Ages 9-12 and 13-19: Students exercise and experiment with Shakespeare’s plots, poetry, and practical jokes in each morning Studio Session.

For Ages 15-19: Students take the stage in the afternoon Performing Session, culminating in an abridged production of As You Like It performed in Shakespeare’s Glen!

Class sizes are limited to 20 students each session.

Morning Studio: Start-Up Shakespeare (Ages 9-12)
$200/week
June 3-7 and June 10-14 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
In this exploratory camp, students will learn to embrace their 3 Actor Tools — Body, Voice, and Imagination — to engage with Shakespearean scripts, stagecraft, and stage combat (en guarde!). They will use their toolboxes to prepare a Synopsized Shakespeare Showcase at the end of the week (Friday at 11 a.m.) — friends and family members are welcome!

Morning Studio: Shakespeare Stage-Craft (Ages 13-19)
$200/week
June 17-21 and June 24-28 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
Hungry for Solid Shakespeare Study? Throughout multiple intensive sessions, students will train in the Acting and Vocal techniques used by professional Shakespeare performers. These skills will serve to create a Scenic Showcase performed at the end of the week (Friday at 11 a.m.) — friends and family members are welcome!

Performing Ensemble Session: Teen Green Show (Ages 15-19)
$250/week
June 3-28 (12:30-3:30 p.m.)
Students will rehearse and perform an abridged As You Like It, to be performed on Friday nights in Shakespeare’s Glen! This “Green Show” will precede the mainstage production in the Park and provide the St. Louis audience with a synopsized version of the show!

The play is specifically engineered to ensure every student has a substantial role/position in the production. This is an amazing opportunity for aspiring theater professionals!