Fun with Shakespeare: A Summer Program for Kids

Join us at your local public library branch this summer and give your youngns’ an intro to Shakespeare! Led by professor and Shakespeare historian Jennifer Horn, Tennessee Stage Company will bring kid-friendly Shakespeare readings and games to a library branch near you. Throughout the summer, you can bring your family and friends to get fun exposure to the Bard. These classes are open to the public, free to attend and a great chance to learn about the world’s most famous playwrights!

There is no cost to attend. Classes last approximately one hour and are open to all ages.

 Dates & Locations

May 30- 1:30 pm, Farragut Branch

May 31- 3:00 pm, Bearden Branch

June 5- 3:00 pm, Children’s Room @ Lawson McGhee
6:00 pm, Fountain City Branch

June 7- 4:00 pm, Norwood Branch

June 18- 3:00 pm, Powell Branch

June 19- 2:00 pm, Karns Branch

June 21- 3:30 pm, Halls Branch

June 25- 4:00 pm, North Knoxville Branch

June 28- 2:00 pm Sequoyah Branch

June 29- 3:00 pm, Cedar Bluff Branch

 CAMP SHAKESPEARE

Interested in Theatre?

Camp Shakespeare is our intensive five-day theatrical camp for students 13–17.

At this camp students will learn about Stage Combat, Acting Shakespeare, Acting for Film & TV, Improvisational Comedy, Contemporary Scene Work, Stage Movement, Audition Skills, Voice & Diction and Scene Study. Also students will get a sitting  for a professional theatrical headshot.

Camp Shakespeare is held at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street.

This year’s camp goes from 12:00 pm–5:00 pm, Monday June 11, through Friday June 15.  Classes are taught by professionals from Tennessee Stage Company’s Shakespeare On The Square.

Tuition is $ 175.00. Registration and tuition payment deadlines is June 4, 2012. You may pay by check MasterCard or Visa.

With questions or to receive registration material please contact us at 865.546.4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.