Our Programs

The After-Hours Shakespearience

Grades: 9 through 12

Duration: Twice-weekly over several months

Mentors: 1 certified teaching professional, 3 to 6 professional actor and teachers of voice, movement, stage combat, improvisation and mask.

Cost: Free, thanks to our donors

Description: Groups of 12 to 16 students rehearse complete scenes from Shakespeare’s plays linked by a common theme. Easy session begins with a physical and vocal warm-up. Students explore character, language, and story through voice, movement, stage combat, improvisation and mask.

The exciting and challenging rehearsal process culminates in a performance for family and friends at a professional theatre in Toronto.

The After Hours Program guides students to improve:

  • Comprehension of Shakespeare’s texts
  • Communication, problem-solving, critical and analytical skills
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Cooperation and group work
  • Critical analytical skills
  • Empathy and determination
  • Appreciation for aesthetic beauty and meaningful words
Contact Us

Marvin Karon
Executive Director

Phone: 416-845-1407
Fax: 416-502-9970
Email: mkaron@shakespearience.ca

Shakespearience Performing Arts
222 Jackson St. West., Ste 501
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada
L8P 4S5

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