Education & Outreach
Student Groups of 15 or more can book tickets to one of our shows at 60% off regularly priced tickets. Group rates are not available for all productions. For more information on group sales, please contact Adam Frank at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOROUGHS
Shakespeare in the Boroughs serves residents of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx by providing free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park. Please click here for more detailed information on borough ticket distribution.
SHAKESPEARE LAB JR.
Each summer, The Public Theater provides free Shakespeare workshops. Students entering 9th grade and above can join us over the summer to experience the backstage workings of a major American theater company, and participate in an exciting dramatic encounter with Shakespeare led by The Public's professional teaching artists. Participants have a chance to perform Shakespeare, write their own sonnets, and attend a performance of Hamlet in Central Park. These workshops take place August 11-15 and August 18-22 at The Public Theater. Each workshop is one week long, running from Monday thru Friday. There are two sessions each week: 9:30-1:30PM and 2:30 - 6:30PM. Shakespeare Lab Jr. culminates with a presentation for peers and an invited audience at The Public Theater. Shakespeare Lab Jr. is FREE, and is open to Public High School students in New York City.
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SUMMER SHAKE UP: A SPECIAL EVENT FOR STUDENTS
Join us for Summer Shake Up: a special event for students 7th 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 investigate Shakespeare’s text through games and improvisations and even have the opportunity to perform in the world famous Delacorte Theater!
Individuals, groups and classes are welcome to register for this special one-day event. Summer Shake Up is FREE, and is open to students in New York City. The event takes place Friday, August 15, 2008 from 9:30-12PM. Registration begins at 9:00AM.
For more information or to register, click here.
SHAKESPEARE LAB JR. IN THE BRONX
Located near both the Bronx and Harlem, Shakespeare Lab Jr. is an intensive summer workshop program for highly motivated young people entering grades 9 - 12. Participants spend seven action-packed days working with Public Theater’s energetic staff of professional teaching artists at the Bronx Charter School for the Arts. Students will engage in a unique and exciting exploration of history’s most famous playwright--William Shakespeare.
In addition: a FREE special public performance by actors from THE PUBLIC THEATER of selections from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets at LEHMAN COLLEGE. Participants, families and friends of all ages are welcome to attend!
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SHAKESPEARE OUTREACH PROGRAMS
In association with its Community Partners, The Public Theater will present a FREE performance of scenes, speeches, and poetry by the Bard, performed by the next generation of America’s finest Shakespearean actors. This exciting, high-energy show is appropriate for all ages. It will be presented at three locations in the outer boroughs on August 22, 23, and 24. In addition, The Public Theater’s Teaching Artists will lead a FREE Shakespeare workshop prior to each performance. All ages are invited to explore the language and imagery of William Shakespeare in a hands-on experience. (Reservations are necessary. Participants are guaranteed a seat at the performance.)
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