Shakespeare Conservatory
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.
FALL 2025
Tuition: $350
Location: Shakespeare Studio, 3732 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Time and Dates:
- Sundays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- September 14 – December 14, 2025.
- Final performance currently scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Class Details:
- 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.
Help your child connect with an artistic community of other kids! Your student will collaborate, create, learn language and presentation skills, build confidence, and HAVE FUN!
Scholarships and Discounts
Available Discount: $20 discount for 2 or more students from the same household.
Scholarships: Students who are applying for a scholarship must send in scholarship applications and enrollment forms directly to Director of Education, Matt Rapport at mrapport@kcshakes.org or by mail to 3732 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
Please do not use the online enrollment form if applying for a scholarship.
