SHAKESPEARE Finding the Bard’s Voice
COMING IN 2026
This four-week workshop (ages 12–17) introduces teens to the power and play of Shakespeare’s language. Through theatre games, performance exercises, and close work with a performance piece, students will explore iambic pentameter, beat work, projection, and the meaning behind the text. Along the way, they’ll connect Shakespeare’s works to modern meaning and context, building skills and confidence with classical material. The workshop culminates in a showcase for friends and family.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
• Iambic pentameter & beat work
• Projection & performance techniques
• How to unlock meaning in classical text
• How Shakespeare connects to modern theatre, film & TV
• Prepare and perform a short Shakespearean speech