For Students

EDUCATION & OUTREACH: FOR STUDENTS

Austin Shakespeare endeavors to connect with young people on a regular basis by expanding education and outreach efforts in the classroom and by bringing full productions before young audiences. They work with teachers to prepare their students for the theater experience so they will receive maximum benefit from Austin Shakespeare performance.

Shakespeare 20/20

Bring Shakespeare to life with a workshop by professional actors and staff from Austin Shakespeare. During this 40-minute workshop, our actors come to your school to work with your students directly. Half the workshop features our trained actors performing scenes; the rest has students working in small groups with the actors to speak and perform the words themselves. We believe Shakespeare is much better understood when seen and heard rather than simply read. Invite your students to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare through this fun, interactive workshop.

Master classes & Workshops

Our dynamic masterclasses and workshops are crafted to empower students with the skills and confidence needed to master performance, movement, and presence. Our coaches will work directly with your students and prepare them to command the stage with authority and authenticity. Bring us into your classroom to jumpstart positive transformation for your students.

the World's Fastest Hamlet

It’s the lighter side of Hamlet when Austin Shakespeare performs it in 20 minutes, then 2 minutes, then 10 seconds! Four actors in multiple costumes play all the roles in this hilarious version of Shakespeare's classic, but The Bard's language holds its own throughout the comedy. This production comes directly to your school and includes an interactive question-and-answer session with the actors and director of Austin Shakespeare after the performance.