We need a type of theatre which not only releases the feelings, insights and impulses possible within the particular historical field of human relations in which the action takes place, but employs and encourages those thoughts and feelings which help transform the field itself.
—Bertolt Brecht
Shakespeare Summer Camp
Shakespeare Summer Camp is a one-week theater day camp for middle school and high school students who want to learn more about the art of theatre. Campers work with members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Resident Ensemble (including Actor's Equity members), learning acting, stage combat, movement, and text analysis for the actor. This exciting camp has grown into a three-tiered program for students of all levels of experience. Hosted by Xavier University in the Gallagher Student Center, Shakespeare Summer Camp is an adventure you don't want to miss!
10am-4pm
For adults, college students and educators Final Performance June 7 @ 7pm
All activities take place Xavier Univeristy
For more info or to register for the ADULT/COLLEGE CAMP: click here
Camp I: Generation Shakespeare
Dates: June 10-14, 2013
Open to students who have completed 6th & 7th grade only
Generation Shakespeare includes classes in acting, combat, set and costume construction, text analysis, and movement for students who have complete 6th & 7th grade. The students will work together as an ensemble to create an original production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Students will be put into groups to work on different scenes in Midsummer. If your student was in Camp 1 last year, they will be placed in a different scene this year! Open to students who have completed 6th or 7th grade only. Camp Tuition: $260
Tuition also includes a t-shirt and Friday pizza party for every camper.
Camp II: Random Acts of Shakespeare
Dates: June 17-21, 2013
Open to students who have completed 8th & 9th grade only
Random Acts of Shakespeare allows students to experience in-depth study of various scenes from Shakespeare's canon. This camp is geared towards 8th & 9th grade students for an intermediate study of Shakespearean text. Acting methods, and stage combat are explored, as well as introduction to other drama skills such as improvisation. Students are placed in different scenes from Shakespeare's canon. Students must audition for role assignment on May 11 - see the details during the online registration process. Open to students who have completed 8th - 9th grade only. Camp Tuition: $270
Tuition also includes a t-shirt and Friday pizza party for every camper.
Camp III: The Shakespeare Intensive
Dates: June 24-28, 2013
Open to students who have completed 10th, 11th & 12th grade only In The Shakespeare Intensive, campers will stage iconic scenes from the Bard's romances, tragedies, and comedies. Advanced study of Shakespearean text and acting will be emphasized, with special workshops in acting techniques like Viewpoints and mask work. Must commit to memorizing roles in advance and audition for role assignment on May 11. See audition details during registration. Open to students who have completed 10th-12th grade only.
Camp Tuition: $280
Tuition also includes a t-shirt and Friday night pizza party for every camper.
Auditions for Camp II and Camp III
Date: Summer 2013 Audition Date MAY 11, 2013 12pm-3pm
Campers attending Camps II and III are required to audition prior to the beginning of camp. The audition helps the camp director assess camper experience levels and assign roles in advance to give the students a chance to familiarize and work on memorization before camp starts. After all of the registration forms are received, you will be contacted about your audition slot. For the audition, campers should prepare a 1-minute memorized (preferred but not required) Shakespeare monologue.
Sibling Discount and Multiple Weeks of Camp Discount: A discount is offered for siblings attending Shakespeare Summer Camp as well as students who chose to attend 2 weeks of camp. The discount policy is as follows: when one sibling registers at full price, a second sibling may register at a 15% discount, or the discount applies to the 2nd camp. The discount applies to the lesser of the two camp tuitions, if applicable. Savings range from $27.50 to $40.50, depending on the camps chosen. Campers need not attend the same session to receive the sibling discount.
We accept Visa®, MasterCard®, and American Express®. Please make checks payable to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. You may also pay online here.
Please note:
Campers must pack their own lunch and snack each day. A pizza dinner will be provided on Friday.
Location and Times: Camp takes place at the Gallagher Student Center Theater at Xavier University. Camp is daily Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm. Performance for family & friends is 7pm on Friday of each camp week.
