We are passionate about educating the next generation of literature lovers and theater-goers. SCS is now scheduling in-school visits for Fall and Spring semesters - contact education@santacruzshakespeare.org

Santa Cruz Shakespeare is dedicated to educating our community about Shakespeare and how his works impact the individual and the world. We have several programs that will help you gain a deeper understanding of the elements and themes within Shakespeare's plays and allow you to approach The Bard with fresh eyes and ears. Please reach out to our Education Programs Manager, Rebecca Clark, at education@santacruzshakespeare.org if you have any questions or requests.

Shakespeare and Social Justice

Shakespeare and Social Justice

We humanize Shakespeare in the classroom with our in-school programs that bring a contemporary lens to his plays and ask students to wrestle with the racism, sexism, and other problematic issues inherent in his texts.

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Internships

Internships

Santa Cruz Shakespeare provides a highly-coveted internship program and the chance to work with nationally-renowned artists and production crews, get hands-on experience with classical outdoor repertory theatre, and enjoy summer in sunny Santa Cruz, CA!

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Educator Resources

Educator Resources

From lessons plans to in-school visits, we offer a variety of tools to teachers designed to inspire and invigorate students as they learn about Shakespeare and his plays.

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Student Matinee Program

Student Matinee Program

One of our goals at Santa Cruz Shakespeare is to ensure that every high school student in Santa Cruz County has seen a live, professional production of one of Shakespeare’s play by the time they graduate.

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Weekend With Shakespeare

Weekend With Shakespeare

Dig deeply into our Shakespeare productions this season with a special weekend of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities.  In partnership with UCSC's Shakespeare Workshop and The Humanities Institute, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about each play during the day and then enjoy the production that same evening.

This year Weekend With Shakespeare will be held at the UCSC Campus on August 4th and 5th for both The Taming of the Shrew and King Lear. Free to all but seating is limited!

To reserve your seats please complete the link below.

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Please see schedule for Weekend with Shakespeare below (subject to change):

Lecture Series on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew: Friday, August 4

  • 12-12:15 Welcome

  • 12:15-1:15 In conversation with actors from The Taming of the Shrew

  • 1:15-1:30 Break

  • 1:30-2:30 In conversation with Katie O'Hare, dramaturg of The Taming of the Shrew, and Rebecca Clark, Education Programs Manager, Santa Cruz Shakespeare

  • 2:30-3:00 Break with refreshments

  • 3:00-4:00 Presentation on The Taming of the Shrew by Katherine Steele Brokaw, Associate Professor of English and Co-Founding Artistic Director, Shakespeare in Yosemite (UC Merced)

For those who have purchased a ticket to see the evening performance of Taming of the Shrew:

  • 7:00-7:15 Pre-performance discussion of ‘5 Things to Look Out For’ with Katherine Steele Brokaw

  • 8:00 Performance of The Taming of the Shrew at The Grove.

Lecture Series on Shakespeare’s King Lear: Saturday, August 5

  • 12-12:15 Welcome

  • 12:15-1:15 In conversation with Paul Whitworth about King Lear

  • 1:15-1:30 Break

  • 1:30-2:30 In conversation with Dr. Ariane Helou, dramaturg of King Lear, Dr. Philippa Kelly, Resident Dramaturg for the California Shakespeare Theater and Adjunct Professor of Theater at Mills College and San Jose State University, and Dr. Michael Warren, Emeritus Professor of Literature (UC Santa Cruz) and Textual Consultant, Santa Cruz Shakespeare

  • 2:30-3:00 Break with refreshments

  • 3:00-4:00 Presentation on King Lear by Sean Keilen, Professor of Literature and Director of Shakespeare Workshop (UC Santa Cruz) and Head of Dramaturgy, Santa Cruz Shakespeare

For those who have purchased a ticket to see the evening performance of King Lear:

  • 7-7:15 Pre-performance discussion of ‘5 Things to Look Out For’ with Sean Keilen

  • 8:00 Performance of King Lear at The Grove

* Parking is limited at the UCSC Arboretum. Carpooling is encouraged!

* Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring lunch.