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.
Year Round
Celebrate 35 years of ASC by exploring behind the scenes at the beautiful Blackfriars Playhouse with a virtual Playhouse tour. Similar to our in-person tour, learn about our modern theater & its historical predecessor— with added locations inaccessible to the public!
Resuming on June 16
A series of Friday night lectures, workshops, and panels featuring a line up of scholars, industry experts, ASC familiar faces, and powerful partnerships.
Performance Dates
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Coming This Summer
Join our stellar Programming team for a crash course in ASC’s approach to Shakespeare’s text with information & insights that will help you approach the play like an actor, deepening your understanding of the play and enriching your experience when you visit us to see the show.
Monthly
ASC has partnered with some local wineries and breweries for a special pre-show experience. Enjoy a tasting of some of the best libations in the area in our upper lobby on select Saturdays throughout 2023. These tastings include a limited edition souvenir glass to take with you.
Performance Dates
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Periodically
Join us for a weekend at the Blackfriars Playhouse where you will rediscover the joy and accessibility of teaching Shakespeare. Our practical approach will send you back to the classroom equipped to make Shakespeare’s 16th-century lessons engaging for your 21st-century students.
Throughout 2023
ASC is partnering with community groups from around the Valley for a series of free Community Concerts.
Performance Dates
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