Classes at Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.* For details, please contact Rebecca Clark,
Director of Education, at education@santacruzshakespeare.org.
WINTER THEATRE CAMP - SHAKES SCENES!
November 24, 25, and 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ages 6 - 17
Veterans Memorial Hall, Downtown Santa Cruz
tuition: $495
In Shakes Scenes young actors ages 6–17 will dive into the drama, comedy, and magic of Shakespeare’s plays. Over three exciting days, students will explore Shakespeare’s language through fun theatre games, character work, and scene study, all while building confidence, teamwork, and stage skills.
Students will work in age-appropriate groups with professional teaching artists to rehearse scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s plays, culminating in a lively end-of-camp showcase for family and friends.
Program Highlights:
- Explore Shakespeare’s stories through games and activities
- Learn acting techniques for voice, movement, and character
- Rehearse and perform scenes and monologues
- Build confidence, collaboration, and creativity
**After you enroll, please come back this page and complete the class registration form.
FALL THEATRE CAMP - MACBETH
September 30 - November 20, 2025;
T/Th 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Ages 11 - 17
Show: November 20, 2025
Develop your artistic skills, from acting and movement to singing and vocal production. Build confidence and learn teamwork as you lead the charge to perform in this amazing drama.
This session is full! Check back here for spring and summer 2026 opportunities.
The following classes are held throughout the year. Get on our education mailing list to be notified when these classes are offered next by sending a note to: education@santacruzshakespeare.org
BUDDING BARDS
Calling all young poets and storytellers! Sharpen your writing skills and bring your creative vision to life in verse, monologues, scenes, or a short story. Be included in SCS’s youth publication The Quill.
For ages 10-17
BUST A RHYME
Unlock the power of rhythm and flow—hip-hop style. Learn how to use beat, meter, and rhyme to craft bars and express yourself! From the roots of Shakespeare to the fire of Kendrick, it’s all about owning your voice.
SHAKESCHOOL
A professional development workshop to equip teachers with practical tools for bringing Shakespeare's works to life in the classroom. Continuing education credit is available through the University of the Pacific.
For teachers
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