Teen Critic Program

Designed for high school students interested in journalism and/or critical writing, the Teen Critic Program at Shakespeare Theatre Company teaches students how to view theatrical productions with a critical eye and how to write an informed comprehensive theatre review.

Teen Critics will be invited to the Press Night for each production (two complimentary tickets per production), receive a press packet, preferred press seating and will have the opportunity to meet with professional theatre critics from local newspapers and members of Shakespeare Theatre Company staff to learn about how to write an effective theatre review. 

After seeing each show, Teen Critics will write a review and submit it to the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department (due one week after Press Night).  STC education staff will work with the Teen Critic to make revisions and then the review will be published in a school newspaper or online.

Show Dates:
Teen Critics must commit to the entire season of Press Nights.

Much Ado About Nothing
The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Strange Interlude 
The Servant of Two Masters
Sunday, December 4 at Sidney Harman Hall
Sunday, January 22 at Lansburgh Theatre
April 1 at Sidney Harman Hall
May 20 at Lansburgh Theatre

Workshops with professional critics and STC staff will begin at 6:15 p.m. on press night; all performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in the Teen Critic Program. Applications for the 2011-2012 season are no longer being accepted. Please check back in May 2012 to apply for next season

For more information please contact Marcy Spiro, Community Engagement Manager, at STCcommunity@shakespearetheatre.org.

 

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