TEEN MECHANICALS
Welcome to Teen Mechanicals, a dynamic Shakespeare ensemble designed for teens ages 13–18 who are ready to take creative control and bring the Bard to life—their way. This isn’t your average Shakespeare class. In this ensemble, young artists are in the director’s chair, the designer’s seat, and center stage. They will take on King Lear from the ground up, shaping the vision, setting, style, costumes, and characters exactly how they imagine them. Weekly, Mechanicals will learn from guest artists and have the opportunity to work on our professional outdoor production, The Tale of Cymbeline, in Ellicott City. With guidance and support from our spectacular teaching artist Caitlin Rogers, students will explore Shakespeare’s language, themes, and characters while learning how to collaborate, experiment, and trust their instincts as theater-makers. This is the perfect opportunity for bold, curious, and creative teen actors to take risks, make big choices, and have a ton of fun with Shakespeare.
Open to students ages 13-18 as of June 27, 2026.
Dates: Saturdays AND Sundays, June 27-July 25, 2026. No class on July 4.
Times: Saturdays 9am-1pm AND Sundays 12pm-4pm (option to work with The Tale of Cymbeline from 4-9pm on June 5, June 28, July 12, and July 19).
Other Date/Time Information: Performances will be on Saturday, July 25 at 7pm and Sunday, July 26 at 12pm.
Location: CSC Theater, 7 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Instructor: Caitlin Rogers
Tuition: $450
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Questions? Please contact the Studio at CSC at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
