Introduce Shakespeare to your students with our free “Shakespeare in Schools” Program!

The “Shakespeare in Schools” program is a unique, interactive course that is designed to introduce Shakespeare to your students in an entertaining, informative, and fun way… at absolutely no cost to you!

We travel to your school and work in your classroom with a combination of up-on-your-feet activities and theatrical performances, augmented by comprehensive study guides. Our innovative program will not only teach your students critical language arts skills, but will also heighten their appreciation for literature and have them acting Shakespeare comfortably within the first 10 minutes of class! "Shakespeare in Schools” is an 80 minute program that can be done in one day or broken down into two, 40 minute sections.

This course is available to all middle and high school students and teachers. For a more detailed summary of the program, click here

To read one of our interactive plot summaries, click here

To read one of our study guides, click here

For more information, or to schedule your class for an appointment, please call Chris Taylor, Director of Education, at 509-325-2507 x406 or email
 

What are students and teachers saying about "Shakespeare in Schools"?

“The Shakespeare in Schools program continues to be a hit with teachers and students alike. Many students are finding their apprehension of Shakespeare lessened as a result of the program. Those students who are considering furthering their education in the arts are finding the program especially encouraging. But you don’t have to take our word for it….”  Letters from our students

“This was a GREAT introduction to Shakespeare and (a) very helpful unit with my eight graders.” (Karen May, Mountainside Middle)

“Awesome program.” (Miranda Hein, Shadle Park HS)

“The students were excited and Romeo and Juliet was easy to understand. It was a fun experience for (my) students”. (Tara Murto, 8th grade teacher, Northwood Middle School)

“This was such a treat. Chris has great energy and enthusiasm. The paraphrasing was excellent.” (Merri Layton, 8th grade teacher, Northwood Middle School)

“Hey! You’re the Shakespeare guy!” (Random 8th grader who I ran into in the hallway at Northwood Middle School)

Shakespeare in the News

Robert Robison, center, reads from “Romeo and Juliet” in a senior English class Friday at Rogers High School. Kelsie Graves, left, and Heather Johnson listen. Read the article from The Spokesman Review