Theater is a place of recognition; it’s where we show ethical exchange. —David Mamet

Educator’s Corner

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is committed to inviting young voices to join the conversation about Shakespeare, the classics, and drama.  We reach an average of 18,000 students every year with our education and outreach programs.  By bringing Shakespeare into your curriculum with engaging and exciting performances and workshops, the Bard will be brought to life like never before.  We do this by offering programs IN YOUR SCHOOL and AT THE THEATER.

At the Theater

• Educational Matinees

  Attend a weekday matinee of one of our mainstage productions.

• Groundlings Program and Acting Classes

  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a variety of educational experiences taught by CSC Resident Actors.
  Act Out: Acting classes for junior high and high school students
  Act Up: Acting classes for adult, educators and college students 
  Act Bard: Our long-running Groundlings and Groundlings Junior ensemble courses.
  Click here for information on our popular Shakespeare Summer Camps!


In Your School

• Two Hours’ Traffic
  

  Six professional actors from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Touring Company are on tour, performing Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth for the 2013-2014 school year. 

• Shakespearience
  

  One up to six Cincinnati Shakespeare Company actors visit your classroom to perform and discuss scenes, enriching your learning environment.

• Why Shakespeare?
  

  A 45-minute comedic showcase of Shakespearean scenes and information about the Bard and his relevance today. A great introduction to classroom Shakespeare studies!

• For more information on any of the educational programming please contact Director of Education, Jeanna Vella at 513.381.2273 ext. 3202 or jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com.