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Shakespeare Programs for Teens

SUMMER SHAKEUP: A SPECIAL EVENT FOR STUDENTS

 

Join us for Summer ShakeUp: a special event for students 6th grade and up!

Experience the backstage workings of a major American theater company and participate in an exciting dramatic encounter with Shakespeare led by The Public’s teaching artists. Geared for students ages 12 and up, participants will have an exciting day exploring Shakespeare’s text through games, art and improvisations!  

Individuals, groups and classes are welcome to register for this special one-day event. Summer ShakeUp is FREE, and is open to students in New York City.

  • The event at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will take place on Friday July 15, 2011 from 9:30am - 12:00pm (registration at 9:00am).ALL DELACORTE THEATER PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A Wii OR A NINTENDO DSi XL!!!!
  • The event at Crotona Park in the Bronx will take place on Saturday July 16, 2011 from 10:30am - 1:00pm (registration at 10:00am). THE FIRST 50 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRIES FOR THE CROTONA PARK EVENT WILL WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ATTEND THE NY YANKEES GAME ON JULY 23RD!!!!
  • This year we will add a THIRD ShakeUp at Queensbridge Park in Queens on Saturday July 23rd, 2011 from 10:30am - 1:00pm (registration at 10:00am). THE FIRST 47 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRIES FOR THE QUEENSBRIDGE PARK EVENT WILL WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ATTEND A NY METS GAME ON SEPTEMBER 9TH!!!!

REGISTRATION IS UP FOR 2011!  PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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A MIDSUMMER DAY'S CAMP
Some prior experience in or exposure to Shakespeare is helpful; an interest in a career in the professional theater, too.

August 1 - 13

A Midsummer Day’s Camp is The Public Theater’s summer program for young actors aged 14-18. Designed by arts in education specialists from The Harvard Graduate School of Education and throughout the field, A Midsummer Day’s Camp is a conservatory-style acting program developed for teens. It focuses on the challenges, rigors, and joys of performing Shakespeare. The intensive curriculum combines work on acting, voice, movement, games, text analysis, clown, and stage combat.

CLICK HERE for more information, including tuition and available financial aid