DIVE INTO SHAKESPEARE WITH YOUR CLASS


Whether it’s your students’ first experience with live arts, or an opportunity to bring the page to life as a supplement to your curriculum, our Student Matinee series has something for every class. 

Your experience begins with a live performance on the stage of the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre, the Blackfriars Playhouse. With your Student Matinee booking, you’ll receive a FREE study guide to supplement your lesson plans and unleash the wonder of Shakespeare in the classroom before and after the show. Plus – you can enhance your experience with an interactive workshop with our Education Team.

By putting words into action, our comprehensive approach sends students back to the classroom with a fresh look and appreciation for curriculum titles (and more).

Fall/Holiday 2023 Schedule

Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:30 AM Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:30 AM Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:30 AM Much Ado About Nothing

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet
Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet
Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:30 AM Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:30 AM Much Ado About Nothing – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:30 AM Hamlet – ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Friday, December 1, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol – ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol – ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Thursday, December 7, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Thursday, December 14, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:30 AM A Christmas Carol

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Have questions? Groupsales@americanshakespearecenter.com or 540.885.5588 ext. 115

A Note on Content

No matter the title, Shakespeare’s language often includes a racy joke or bawdy comedic bit – and, if it’s a history or tragedy, there will be a sword fight and at least one character is very likely to die. We are happy to invite children aged 7 and up to the Playhouse, but the appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. For a more in-depth look at the shows, though it may not be the most scholarly answer, Wikipedia often has a detailed synopsis of the plays (with, of course, plenty of spoilers). You can also request a more detailed list of potential content considerations for the title you are seeing from our Group Sales Team.

Extend YOUR EXPERIENCE

In addition to world-class performances, we offer interactive workshops on topics intended to cure your students’ ShakesFear. Add one or more of these workshops to your visit to create a learning adventure for your class unlike any other.

Workshops last about 45 – 60 mins and start at $15 per student.

Can’t stay after a show?

ASC Education can bring the workshop to you—either virtually or in-person at your school (distance radius and fees apply). 

More information on ASC Workshops >>


Looking for virtual options?

BlkFrsTV recreates the exhilarating Blackfriars Experience in your classroom!

BLKFRSTV

Titles currently available: Twelfth Night, Othello, Imogen, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Macbeth, Henry V,  All’s Well That Ends Well

  • Access to a cinema-quality streaming video of one of our available productions
  • Presented at the time of your choice (asynchronous)
  • Provided via a unique, timed password for a limited viewing period
YOUR CUSTOMIZABLE VISIT STARTS
AT JUST $10 PER STUDENT FOR BLKFRSTV PRE-RECORDED SHOWS.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

In addition to world-class performances, we offer virtual workshops on topics intended to cure your students’ ShakesFear. Add one or more of these workshops to your visit to create a learning adventure for your class unlike any other or spread out the workshops to fit your curriculum. Workshops last about 45 – 60 mins and start at $15 per student. 

Explore the ASC Core Curriculum workshop menu >>

 

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Further Questions?