Throughout 2024
drama Programs—for grown ups!
Become part of our repertory: Join in the fun and perform on the Blackfriars Stage along with ASC Education Artists and other special guests. “No Kidding” programming happens throughout the year, where adult theatre lovers meet to read, rehearse, and perform classic plays!
“NO KIDDING” PROGRAMMING
No Kidding Drama Club: The No Kidding Drama Club meets to read and rehearse a classic play once a week over the course of one month, with a final staged reading at the Blackfriars Playhouse on the last day. Sessions happen throughout the year, see below for information on the next session.
No Kidding Shakespeare Camp: This special weeklong program happens once each summer. Adult thespians of all experience levels are invited to spend a week strutting and fretting their hour upon the stage in a program that blends performance training with academic enrichment. You will get a crash course in all the skills that ASC actors use in professional productions in a low-stakes, Renaissance-style (ensemble directed), week-long rehearsal process culminating in a staged reading performance.
Suitable for participants aged 18+
Questions? Please email education@americanshakespearecenter.com
DRAMA CLUB SPRING CYCLE: APRIL 27-MAY 19, 2024
Play: George A Greene, The Pinner of Wakefield by Robert Greene
This cycle we will produce a staged reading of a wonderful play, the Staging Session WINNER at the 2023 Blackfriars Conference (which means it’s never been performed on our stage before, but it should be). This play is about real historical figures, including George a Greene, who was more of a real Robin Hood than Robin himself (who also appears in this play)! Filled with slapstick comedy, royal intrigue, battles, rebellion, and zany “country folk” shenanigans, this delightfully silly play has something for everyone to love. All experience levels are welcome. Suitable for participants ages 18 and up. Drama Club tuition is $140.
Schedule:
Saturday, Apr 27 Rehearsal 11 AM – 2 PM
Saturday, May 4 Rehearsal 11 AM – 2 PM
Saturday, May 11 Rehearsal 11 AM – 2 PM
Saturday, May 18 Rehearsal 11 AM – 2 PM
Sunday, May 19 Final Performance at 10 AM
2024 SPRING CYCLE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
SHAKESPEARE CAMP 2024: JULY 29-August 5
Ever wanted to live the life of a Shakespearean actor? Now’s your chance!
Join us for a thrilling week of collaboration, workshops, and stagecraft as we work to produce a staged reading of Shakespeare’s classic love story, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. All experience levels welcome. Suitable for participants ages 18 and up.
Camp tuition is $1,300 for day campers, and covers instruction and show tickets. Registration for this option will remain open as long as there are spots remaining (max 20 participants).
Camp tuition is $2,300 for campers who elect for the “residential” option hosted at Hotel 24 South, which covers the above in addition to lodging and breakfast. Registration for this residential option closes on June 1.
Summer Camp discounts are available for teachers; email education@americanshakespearecenter.com for details.
