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 Michael Heck 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.
For more information, click here.
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.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAMNew to The Public Theater in spring 2005, the Student Ambassador Program provides selected college students the opportunity to go behind the scenes, see free theater and meet the artists and staff who work here. In return, Ambassadors share what they learn about The Public Theater with their classmates, peers, and friends in an effort to bring young people to Public Theater productions. Tickets purchased by students through the Student Ambassador Program come at a significantly discounted rate.
Please check back for information about the Student Ambassador Program for our 2008-2009 season.
