Summer Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Summer Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Summer Stage | This program is completed

1055 East Mifflin St. Madison, WI 53703 United States

Studio 1D

Grades 7-11

7/4/2023-7/14/2023

9:00 AM-3:30 PM on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri

$615.00

$9.00

Please NOTE: CTM offers payment plans and financial assistance on a sliding scale! We are dedicated to making our programs available to all families. For more information, Click HERE. 

Class Description: Enter into the world of the Bard! Students will learn how to tackle heightened language, analyze plot and characters, and explore stylized movement through Shakespeare’s famous play. This program includes a trip to American Players Theatre in Spring Green to see The Merry Wives of Windsor on July 6 at 7:30 pm.

Program Type: This two week program invites students to learn and practice classical acting technique through the lens of Shakespeare. The program culminates in a sharing for families.

Students will: Build acting, performance, & theater skills - Participate in a collaborative theater-making process - Gain confidence, empathy, & a sense of community - Practice communication, flexibility, focus, & perseverance - Take risks in a supportive environment & learn from mistakes

Location Information: Madison Youth Arts, 1055 East Mifflin Street.

# of Students in Class: 20-24 students. Staffed by 2 professional Teaching Artists and 1 Teaching Assistant Intern.

Experience Expectations: We welcome students of all experience and ability levels to register, though this program is tailored for beginners.

Typical Daily Schedule:
Check In, Warm-Ups & Challenges
Workshop (Acting, Movement, Script Analysis)
Snack – We’re a nut free camp!
Workshop (Acting, Movement, Script Analysis)
Ensemble Building
Lunch
Rehearsal
Clean Up & Acknowledgements
3:00 Dismissal

Final Class Sharing: Friday, July 14 @ 3:30pm at MYArts.

  • Please read over this important information before registering: 
  • NOTE: NO CLASS on Monday, July 3.
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  • Bagged lunch & snacks (no nuts)
  • Water Bottle with your name on it.
  • Please wear shows that will stay on your feet (no flip flops/crocs) and clothes you can move in (no dresses/skirts).
  • Please wear or bring layers (the temperature in rooms can vary).