Shakespeare & Play
Class for Ages 8-10
Shakespeare & Play
An Acting Class for Children Ages 8-10
Spring Session: Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm
April 26 - May 17, 2025
Class Description:
This class introduces students to fundamental concepts for acting Shakespeare. Using scenes from Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, students explore characters and poetic language while learning skills for collaboration. Students learn concepts for verse and meter, public speaking, action and objective, and character development.
Each class begins with a movement warm-up and improvisation game. The session ends with a showcase for friends and family.
Curriculum Includes:
Voice, movement & physical acting
Material from Shakespeare’s plays
Working with a scene partner
Pricing and Location
Spring Session: $185 (4 Classes)
Location: Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Address: 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI, 02908
We offer a 20% discount for students who register for both Shakespeare & Play and Play Creation. Please email info@studioplayground.org if you would like to register for both classses.
COVID-19 Safey Guidelines - Youth Classes
Please note this policy is subject to change. Here is our protocol as of 1/20/25:
Wearing a mask is optional for staff and students. Class size is limited. Staff keep daily attendance records for contact tracing, provide hand sanitizer, and encourage hand hygiene.
Any student who has a fever or who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is advised not attend class.