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Summer First Year and Returning Student Programs offered by Young Shakespeare Workshop

Summer First Year and Returning Student Programs offered by Young Shakespeare Workshop

Located at the intersection of Denny Way, Terry Ave & Lenora St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Youth ages 14-19.  No previous performance experience is required.

Hours

Service hours vary. Voicemail is available.

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Offers a summer program for youth interested in learning and performing Shakespeare's works.  First-year students participate in a summer program for seven weeks (131 hours). Students work on sonnets, speeches, scenes, text, voice, and fencing, culminating in a recital performance at the Broadway Performance Hall. Returning students rehearse a full Shakespeare play for five weeks, with an opening performance at the Seattle Outdoor Theatre Festival and a tour of performances to various venues indoors and out.

Providing organization

Young Shakespeare Workshop

Facilitates a community of young people, teaching artists, alumni and family who care deeply and passionately about performing Shakespeare.