Groundlings
Ages 9–11

Groundlings are introduced to acting, stage combat, and the language in Shakespeare’s plays. Movement classes develop coordination while participants learn how to create characters. Camp will culminate with a showcase of scenes with a common theme onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Date

Session II July 2–14
Shakespeare’s Shipwrecks
Reserve


Silver Spring Camp: July 2–14
Shakespeare’s Clowns
Reserve


Session III July 16–28
Shakespeare’s Fools
Reserve


Session IV July 30–August 10
Shakespeare’s Clowns
Reserve

Location

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios

Silver Spring, MD

 

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios

Washington DC
Lansburgh Theatre

Young Performers
Ages 12–14

Young performers investigate the complexities of Shakespeare’s language and create dynamic characters. They explore the art of comedy, strengthen their ability to work in an ensemble and tackle the techniques of unarmed stage combat. Camp culminates with a one-hour performance of a Shakespeare comedy onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Date

Session I June 18-30
The Comedy of Errors
Reserve


McLean Camp: June 25–July 7
Much Ado About Nothing
Reserve

Session II July 2–14
Twelfth Night
SESSION FULL


Session III July 16–28 
As You Like It
Reserve


Silver Spring Camp: July 16–28 
Romeo and Juliet
Reserve


Session IV July 30–August 10
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
SESSION FULL


Alexandria Camp:
July 30–August 10
Romeo and Juliet
Reserve

Location

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios

McLean, VA

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios



Silver Spring, MD

Washington DC
Lansburgh Theatre




Alexandria, VA

Teen Ensemble
Ages 15–18

Teens are challenged with in-depth voice training and text analysis to gain a command of the text on stage. Vigorous movement classes focus on skills in agility and control. Participants study armed stage combat, focusing on dagger, rapier and broadsword techniques. Camp culminates with a one-hour performance of a Shakespeare tragedy onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Date

Session I June 18–June 30
Othello
Reserve


Session II July 2–14 
Hamlet
Reserve


Session III July 16–28   
King Lear
Reserve


Session IV July 30–August 10
Richard III
Reserve

Location

Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios




Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios



Washington DC
Rehearsal Studios




Washington DC
Harman Hall Forum

Three Week
Advanced Camp

Returning participants of Camp Shakespeare advance their study by creating and sustaining a character’s journey through the course of a production process. Over three weeks, the cast will investigate, develop and execute a theatrical performance of Shakespeare’s text, culminating in three public performances.

Date

Love’s Labor’s Lost - July 2–21
Thursday, July 19 at 7:00pm
Friday, July 20 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 21 at 12:00pm


Auditions will be held on:

Saturday, February 18
from 11:00pm–1:00pm

Sunday, February 25
from 11:00pm–1:00pm

Location

The Forum
at Sidney Harman Hall
610 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

Pre-requisites for Advanced Camp:
Returning Participants, Ages 14–18.
Acceptance in Advanced Camp is based upon audition.
To schedule an audition, call the Education Hotline at 202.547.5688.