The Shakespeare Theatre Company

ShakesPEERS

Join us this fall and spring for ShakesPEERS, a FREE 12 week after school theatre program for teens who live or go to school in Washington DC

Explore your creative voice!

At ShakesPEERS, the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s dynamic community-based, after-school youth theatre group for young people age 13 to 19 who live or attend school in the District of Columbia. Based on a foundation of craftsmanship, collaboration, community and citizenship, ShakesPEERS enables young people to explore the world through performance and mentorship.

Join students from all over the District to discover the theatre skills and techniques necessary to create and perform a play from the works of William Shakespeare. PEERS become better communicators, strengthen their academic skills and are better prepared to get a job. Explore the world of theatre and Shakespeare in a safe space that fosters self-expression, community and creativity.

To become a ShakesPEER no acting or theatre experience is required, only a desire to explore the craft of theatre in a safe, fun and educational environment. There are no fees or tuition to participate. The spring semester will culminate in a one-hour performance of a Shakespeare play for family, friends and the community.

PLUS:

Earn community service hours for graduation through attendance and participation*
FREE metro cards and tokens for travel to and from the program site
FREE snacks before every program day
Perform at THEARC and The Forum at Sidney Harman Hall
Meet other students from all over DC

What you need to know

Fall Dates:
Tuesday – Thursday
4:00 P.M – 6:30 P.M
September 14th – December 10th, 2010

Spring Dates:
Tuesday – Thursday
4:00 P.M – 6:30 P.M
January 25th – May 13th, 2010

Location:
516 8th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003-2834

DIRECTIONS:
2 blocks from Eastern Market Metro (Blue/Orange)

BUS OPTIONS:
Option 1: 90, 92, 93, or N22 stop at 8th/E Streets, SE
Option 2: 32, 36, 39, M5 stop at Pennsylvania Avenue/8th Street SE
Option 3: P6, V7, V8, V9 stop at 8th/I Streets, SE
Option 4: A42, A46, A48, P1, P2 stop at 8th/M Streets, SE

*Community service hours are awarded only after performing or providing technical assistance for the current ShakesPEERS production
ShakesPEERS received a Coming Up Taller Award in 2006. The Coming Up Taller Award honors exemplary after-school programs that foster the creative and intellectual development of America's children and youth through education and practical experience in the arts and the humanities. Coming Up Taller is an initiative of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH). The President’s Committee partners with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to administer the program.

ShakesPEERS is sponsored by the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation.