Education forms half of the American Shakespeare Center‘s mission, and our stellar Programming Team produces meaningful events for all ages, based in scholarship, and tied to the titles of our season and the canon as a whole.
Fridays at 5 PM
A series of Friday night lectures, workshops, and panels featuring a line up of scholars, industry experts, ASC familiar faces, and powerful partnerships.
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Throughout 2024
"No Kidding" Programs happen throughout the year to give adult theatre lovers (ages 18+) the chance to read, rehearse, and perform classic plays! Join in the fun and perform on the Blackfriars Stage along with ASC Education Artists and other special guests. Up next: No Kidding Drama Club's Spring Session from April 27-May 19!
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April 27, 2024
ASC invites all students ages 12-18 to join us for Reimagining Love: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Workshop. Delve into the intricate relationships of Shakespeare's iconic play as we dissect the text and engage in thought-provoking discussions of love and relationships. Discover the power of healthy boundaries and respect in all relationships. Then, brace yourselves for the ultimate challenge: reshaping the tale of Helena and Demetrius to foster respect and understanding. The workshop is FREE with advanced RSVP required.
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May 4, 2024
Bandy Candy is back in 2024! Every ticket sold to this spectacular event will help ensure that ASC's instruments receive the care they need to keep the music playing for generations to come. Join us for an evening of live music led by ASC Music Director, Summer England, and support this worthy cause. The concert will include music from our Spring Season, including some never-before-heard songs that didn't make the final cut. Let's keep the music alive together!
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May 21, 2024
Join ASC on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 PM for an exciting (and free) staged reading performance of the 1798 play Adelinda: A Comedy by Hannah Brand, a play from Hedgepig's Expand the Canon lists and performed in partnership with Mary Baldwin University. Come enjoy a rare opportunity to see this underproduced treasure of a play thanks to our partners at Hedgepig Ensemble!
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Select Sundays in 2024
Prepare to be dazzled as ASC and North Ridge Café join forces to bring you an unparalleled show experience! Enjoy a charcuterie box filled with local cured meats, cheeses, macarons, and more during select Sunday matinees throughout 2024. Pre-order is required for this snack box.
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Select Saturdays in 2024
ASC has partnered with local wineries and breweries for a special pre-show experience. Enjoy a tasting of the best libations in the area in our upper lobby on select performance dates throughout the year.
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Year Round
Explore behind the scenes at the beautiful Blackfriars Playhouse with a virtual Playhouse tour. Similar to our in-person tour, learn about our modern theater and its historical predecessor—with added locations inaccessible to the public!
