Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.
—Sean O’Casey
Educator’s Corner
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is committed to inviting young voices to join the conversation about Shakespeare, the classics, and drama. We bring Shakespeare into your curriculum or even your classroom through several programs:
Acting Classes
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a variety of educational experiences taught by CSC Resident Actors. For young adults, join the acting ensembles Groundlings and Groundlings, Jr.! For adult learners of all ages, check out Bard Academy - classes on acting, Shakespeare and literature.
Two Hours’ Traffic
Seven actors from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Young Company and Resident Ensemble are on tour, performing Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
In Love with Shakespeare
A 45-minute comedic showcase of the Bard's iconic love scenes and sonnets.
Educational Matinees
Attend a weekday matinee of one of our mainstage productions.
Shakespearience
One, two, or three Cincinnati Shakespeare Company actors visit your classroom to perform and discuss scenes, enriching your learning environment.
Study Guides
Created by CSC's Education Program, our Study Guides contain everything you need to prepare students to understand and enjoy our Two Hours' Traffic and Educational Matinee productions.
Shakespeare Summer Camp
A one-week theater day camp, each June gives middle school and high school students the opportunity to work with members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ensemble.
Academic Content Standards
CSC's Education Program is dedicated to helping you guide your students to the highest achievements. Click on the above link to find the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Department of Educations' Academic Content Standards for the subjects related to our performances and workshops. You'll find your state's applicable content area - Fine Arts, Humanities, and/or English/Language Arts - and its alignment with CSC's education program offerings.
For further details on the alignment of specific benchmarks and grade level indicators, please contact Jeanna Vella, Director of Education, at 513.381.2273 ext. 214 or jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com.
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.