ENGAGE AND LEARN
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is passionately dedicated to educating our community about Shakespeare and the art of theatre.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES
CLASSES
&CAMPS
SHAKES ON
THE MOVE
ADULT
EDUCATION
FOR
EDUCATORS
CLASSES
Classes include after-school offerings for students ages 6-17 that culminate the performance of a production, and one-week intensives to learn new skills like improvisation, scene writing, Shakespearean language, and the art of storytelling. Learn more about the classes that are currently open for enrollment »
CAMPS
Camps are offered during school breaks over Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and throughout the Summer. Learn more about the camps that are are currently open for enrollment »
SHAKES ON THE MOVE
THE TOURING PRODUCTIONS. Calling all teachers, librarians, and activity directors! One of our primary goals here at Santa Cruz Shakespeare is to introduce Shakespeare to every student we can possibly reach before they graduate from high school. Often this means that we have to bring the theatre to the student, instead of the other way around. Learn more about the productions that are currently on tour »
ADULT EDUCATION
A tenet of arts education is to instill a yearning for lifelong learning and enrichment. We offer these opportunities to our community through Book Clubs, dramaturgy lectures, pre-show discussions, post-show talk-backs, Weekend with Shakespeare, and support of our various Education Partners. Learn more about opportunities for adult education »
FOR EDUCATORS
We strive to work with local educators to inspire and invigorate students as they learn about Shakespeare and his works. We offer lesson plans and tools for educators to help guide instruction, student matinees throughout the season to each production on our mainstage at the Grove and other performance venues, and Shakes on the Move where our touring company travels to schools throughout the Bay Area. In addition we offer professional development workshops – Shakeschool – to equip teachers with practical tools for bringing Shakespeare’s works to life in the classroom. Learn more about our efforts to make teaching Shakespeare exciting and painless for educators »
