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Homeschool CORPS
Part drama, part literature, part history, and all kinds of fun. In this joyful, collaborative class, homeschool students will build acting skills, grow as an ensemble, and bring Shakespeare to life on stage. Throughout the year, students will explore the fundamentals of performance — voice, movement, character, and storytelling — while working together on Much Ado About Nothing. No auditions or Shakespeare/theatre experience required! In the fall, we’ll dive into text exploration, ensemble building, and foundational acting technique, using Much Ado as our artistic playground. At the end of the first session, families and friends are invited to a showcase of in-progress work. In the spring, we’ll hone in on performance, with our third session culminating in an abridged production of Much Ado About Nothing on CSC’s professional stage.
Open to participants age 12-18 as of September 26, 2025.
Instructor: Molly Horton Booth
Dates: Fall: Fridays, September 26 – December 5, 2025; Winter: Fridays, January 23-March 27, 2026; Spring: Fridays, April 10-June 12, 2026.
Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Other date/time information: No class on November 28, 2025. On June 12 and 13, 2025, students will present a final performance in the CSC Theater (adjacent to The Studio).
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $1,500
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Homeschool Players
Welcome to the stage, young storytellers! In this playful, welcoming class, homeschool students will explore the basics of acting, ensemble, and stagecraft through theatre games, creative movement, and joyful collaboration. Using A Midsummer Night’s Dream as our guiding story, students will dive into Shakespeare’s world of fairies, mischief, and moonlight — discovering how their voices, bodies, and imaginations can bring it all to life. No auditions or Shakespeare/theatre experience required! Throughout the year, we’ll build confidence and community while gently developing performance skills. In the fall, students will explore characters, scenes, and storytelling tools, ending in a showcase of in-progress work for families and friends. In the spring, we’ll shift into rehearsal mode, culminating in a magical, abridged performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Open to participants age 6-11 as of September 26, 2025.
Instructor: TBD
Dates: Fall: Fridays, September 26 – December 5, 2025; Winter: Fridays, January 23-March 27, 2026
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $800
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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 Twelfth Night from the ground up, shaping the vision, setting, style, costumes, and characters exactly how they imagine them. Whether it’s a punk-rock Maria, a futuristic Viola, or a Malvolio straight out of Baltimore, the only rule is that the choices are theirs. 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 teens to take risks, make big choices, and have a ton of fun with Shakespeare.
Open to participants age 13-18 as of October 4, 2025
Instructor: Catilin Rogers
Dates: Saturdays, October 4 – November 22, 2025.
Times: 9:00am-1:00pm
Additional Dates/times: Tech rehearsal: November 20 6-9pm; Performances: November 21 at 7pm and November 22 at 2pm
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $400
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Shakespeare PLAY
Step into the world of Shakespeare — where pirates sail, potions bubble, and every kid is a storyteller. In this playful, welcoming class, young actors will explore scenes, characters, and language from Shakespeare’s plays through games, movement, and collaborative performance. We’ll bring stories to life with our voices, bodies, and big imaginations — no experience required. Whether your child loves being center stage or is just dipping a toe into theatre, Shakespeare Play is a place to grow confidence, creativity, and community. Come play, speak the speech, and discover just how fun the Bard can be!
Open to participants age 7-11 as of September 16, 2025.
Instructor: TBD
Dates: Tuesdays, September 16 – November 4, 2025.
Times: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $150
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Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.