Classes
Take part in one of the greatest entertainment and educational experiences you'll ever have.
Scheduled and designed around the plays and activities at the Festival, this unique series of classes was created, not just for students of theatre and Shakespeare, but for students of life—for all of us who enjoy learning more about our experiences and surroundings.
Please note that some of the classes include tickets to various plays and the Backstage Tour. If your chosen workshops don't include the plays you want, you can purchase additional tickets for you or for those who are with you. University credit through Southern Utah University is available for most classes.
To register for classes, call
435-586-7880
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Shakespeare for Junior Actors
Session 1: June 29–July 5; Session 2: July 6–12
Session 3: July 13–19; Session 4: July 20–26
Non-credit • $675
This introductory program for students from eleven to fifteen years of age offers a one-week in-residence theatre experience for emerging thespians. Students will work in small groups with members of the Festival acting company. Workshops include stage combat, voice, movement, improvisation, and scene work. Tuition includes tickets to all the plays, chaperoned dormitory accommodations, and all meals.
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Actor Training I
Session 1: July 11–21, CPS 2920/4920 (section 15) EDUC 5450 (section 15)
Session 2: July 25–August 4, CPS 2920/4920 (section 16) EDUC 5500 (section 16)
Three credits • $950
This is an in-residence, college level introductory
acting class that gives students the opportunity to work on scenes and monologues from the works of Shakespeare with Festival actors/instructors Ann Tully and Larry Whitesell. Students must have some acting experience. The class is for adults and mature high school juniors and seniors who want to increase their comfort level in auditioning and acting in Shakespearean plays and for teachers who wish to gain insights on how to help students better understand analysis of Shakespearean
literature and performance techniques. Tuition includes tickets to five summer plays, as well as chaperoned dormitory accommodations. A meal plan is available for an additional cost.
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Actor Training II
July 11–21, CPS 2920/4920 (section 17)
EDUC 5510 (section 17)
Three credits • $950
Coached by Festival actors and instructors, this class is an advanced study of the preparation and performance of monologues and scenes from the works of Shakespeare. Students who have completed Actor Training I or a college acting class may apply for admission to this class. Tuition includes tickets to five summer plays, as well as chaperoned dormitory accommodations. A meal plan is available for an additional cost.
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Tech Camp
July 20–25, CPS 2920/4920 (section 19)
EDUC 5520 (section 19)
Two credits • $575
This is an in-depth class designed for high school students who are eager to learn and apply the technical side of theatre. Instructors will be Festival technicians. Workshops will include lighting, costumes, sets, and stage management, with the opportunity to work hands-on with the technical crews and view productions from behind the scenes. Tuition includes housing and tickets to Cyrano de Bergerac and Fiddler on the Roof.
A meal plan is available for an additional cost.
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Theatre Methods for the Classroom: Elementary
July 17–19, EDUC 5530 (section 20)
Two credits • $225
Here is an opportunity for educators to learn
creative new teaching ideas. Festival Education Director Michael Bahr will explore methods of
teaching, developing, and implementing Shakespeare and theatre arts as a tool in the elementary classroom. Topics include text, instructional games, script adaptation, resource development, and how to mount a play with limited time and resources. Special sessions with the Festival acting company are included. Tuition includes a ticket to Othello and classroom materials. Participants will also attend performances of the Elementary Shakespeare Showcase.
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Theatre Methods for the Classroom: Secondary
July 14–16, EDUC 5530 (section 21)
Two credits • $225
Festival Education Director Michael Bahr will explore methods of teaching theatre in the junior high and high school classroom. Topics include taking a fresh look at language, acting, costuming, technical theatre, and script adaptation. Class time includes special sessions with Festival actors and the development of exciting classroom activities and resources. Tuition includes a ticket to Othello.
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Acting for Directors
July 25–August 4, EDUC 5580 (section 18)
Three credits • $950
Designed for teachers, directors, and adult actors who are interested in learning about acting and directing techniques. This class will guide participants through the preparation and performance of Shakespearean monologues, scenes, and directing labs. The class is taught by the Festival’s summer acting company, as well as noted instructors Ann Tully and Larry Whitesell, who have worked with professional actors and secondary education programs throughout the Southwest. Tuition includes housing and tickets to five summer plays.
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Shakespeare Plays
Summer:
June 19–August 30, CPS 2920/4920 (section 30), EDUC 5540 (section 30)
Three credits for all six plays • $295
Fall:
September 19–October 25, CPS 2920/4920 (section 40), EDUC 5540 (section 40)
One and one-half credits for all three plays • $195
This is a self-paced class in which theatre patrons attend all six summer season plays or all three fall season plays. This class also includes all orientations, seminars, and Greenshows that pertain to the plays. Credit is earned by responding on feedback sheets. Students must purchase theatre tickets separately.
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Shakespeare Forum
Summer:
June 19–August 30
One half CPS or EDUC credit for each play: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Othello, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Taming of the Shrew, Fiddler on the Roof, The School For Wives
$65
Fall:
September 19 –October 25
One-half CPS or EDUC credit for each play: Julius Caesar, Gaslight, Moonlight and Magnolias
$65
This self-paced class allows patrons to attend individual plays they select, along with appropriate orientations, seminars, and Greenshows. Credit is earned by responding on feedback sheets. Students must purchase theatre tickets separately.
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Playmakers
Spring session: February 4–April 9
$200
Summer sessions: June 16–28; July 21–August 2
$80
Fall session: October 20–December 6
$200
This course aims to teach youth (ages eight to
eighteen only) about various aspects of theatre and
performances. Fun-filled group activities instruct students about acting, movement, voice, and group collaboration. Through exercises, special acting sessions, and rehearsal, students will prepare scenes for a public performance. Rehearsals are two hours daily. Spring and fall sessions produce a fully mounted production of a play.
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If you are taking a class that does not include housing,
you may want to make housing arrangements through
Southern Utah University Housing
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the Lodging Section.
Enrollment Policies
- Students must be sixteen years of age or older and/or have completed the tenth grade. (Shakespeare for Junior Actors and Playmakers are available for younger actors.)
- High school students may receive university credit for classes taken.
- An SUU concurrent enrollment form may need to be completed. The Festival Education Office will send as needed.
- An emergency release form will be required for all applicants eighteen years of age or younger.
- College of Professional Studies (CPS) is equivalent to Continuing Education credit. Education Department (EDUC) is graduate level credit.
Photo: Marcella Rose Sciotto as Peg in Peg o' My Heart , 2006.
Photo by Karl Hugh. Copyright Utah Shakespearean Festival.
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