Camp Shakespeare

You Too Can Perform On Stage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company!

Camp Shakespeare

During this two-week day camp, young people ages 9-18 investigate the artistry and process of classic theatre in performance under the guidance of Shakespeare Theatre Company Teaching Artists. Students analyze and interpret Shakespeare’s text, learn the tools to create characters utilizing their bodies, voices and imaginations, and explore the art of stage combat. All classes are taught by classically trained teaching artists. Camp will culminate with a performance for friends and family.

A typical day at Camp Shakespeare includes:

  • Acting
  • Movement
  • Stage Combat
  • Text Analysis
  • Theatre Games
  • Rehearsal

Age Groups:

  • Groundlings (ages 9-11)
  • Young Performers (ages 12- 14)
  • Teen Ensemble (ages 15 - 18)

Classes are held Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. To conclude each session, the Groundlings will present scenes from Shakespeare’s works that share a common theme, while the Young Performers and Teen Ensemble will each present a different Shakespeare play. This makes it possible for both first-time and continuing students to participate in more than one session per summer.

District of Columbia Locations

STC Rehearsal Studios
516 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

Sidney Harman Hall
610 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
Virginia Locations
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave
McLean, VA 22101.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22301

Maryland Locations

Coming Soon

 

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516 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
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