Shakespeare Conservatory is a year-round acting intensive for students interested in a deeper exploration of Shakespeare through performance of his works. The program is open to students ages 11-18 at all levels. This class is a pre-requisite for Team Shakespeare, the Festival’s apprentice troupe. Students must complete a year of Shakespeare Conservatory to be considered for admission to Team Shakespeare.
Tuition: $325
Location: Shakespeare Studio, 3732 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Time and Dates:
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- Sundays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- September 29 – December 15, 2024.
- Final performance is scheduled for December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Class Details:
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- In our interactive and creative classroom, students will explore Shakespeare’s plays, life, and times, as well as learn acting techniques to help bring the text to life.
- Professional teaching artists will lead students through the class, with individualized coaching, and interactive projects.
- Classes will concentrate on process-based lesson plans to focus on the growth of each student individually and as an ensemble.
- Shakespeare Conservatory will culminate in a presentation for friends and families to enjoy.
- Students may need access to a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
