Classes
Learn. Create. Laugh. Perform.
Imagination and creativity flourish in the Studio with fun and enriching courses for youth and adults. Each program is led by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company teaching artists. Age-appropriate activities encourage imagination and develop performing skills, using the rich language of Shakespeare’s plays. Classes are geared towards personal and/or professional growth. All programs are non-competitive: No auditions required. All courses include programs for actors and non-actors.
SPRING 2026 COURSES
CRITICAL ANALYSIS: THE TALE OF CYMBELINE
Dig into the text with experts and other critical thinkers! The perfect way to develop your critical eye, capture the nuance of classic masterworks, and connect with other lovers of drama and literature. This class will analyze and discuss Cymbeline. Tuition includes a free ticket to see Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s mainstage production of The Tale of Cymbeline directed by Ben Lambert, running June 12-July 19, 2026.
Open to participants ages 18 and older
Instructor: Molly Horton Booth
Dates: Tuesdays, June 2 – June 30, 2026; July 19, 2026 (Follow Up Class)
Times: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Tuition: $125 (Includes a free ticket to see CSC's production of The Tempest)
Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
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Teen Mechanicals
Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com
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 March 3, 2026.
Instructor: Molly Horton Booth
Dates: Tuesdays, March 3 – May 5, 2026.
Times: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $150
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 Macbeth from the ground up, shaping the vision, setting, style, costumes, and characters exactly how they imagine them. Whether it’s a punk-rock Lady Macbeth, a futuristic Banquo, or a Fleance 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 April 11, 2025
Instructor: Catilin Rogers
Dates: Saturdays, April 11 – June 13, 2026. Times: 9:00am-1:00pm
Additional Dates/times: Performances on June 6, 2026 at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $425
For more information about Summer Teen Mechanicals session, click here
Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com
SUMMER 2026 COURSES
Stage Combat: Sword and Shield INTENSIVE
Professional Stage Combat training in Sword & Shield with Certified Teacher Jonathan Ezra Rubin. Those interested in testing with the Society of American Fight Directors will need to pay an additional, non-refundable adjudication fee directly to SAFD. Students who pass will receive the Society of American Fight Director's recognition in Sword & Shield.
Must be 18+ to register
Dates: 6/22, 6/24, 6/26, 6/28, 6/29, 7/1, 7/2, 7/6, 7/8, 7/10, 7/12, 7/13. Participants must attend all classes or have prior approval from instructor.
Times: Weeknights 7-10pm, Sundays 11am-2pm.
Other Date/Times Information: Optional SAFD adjudication on 7/13/2026.
Location: The Studio at CSC, 206 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Instructor: Jonathan Ezra Rubin
Tuition: $450
Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
Health and Safety: PLEASE NOTE Masks may be worn if preferred. For in-person classes, we ask participants to stay home if they are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or any other illness or if they have been exposed to someone who has had signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Please see CDC guidelines for specific COVID-19 symptoms.
Cancellation/Refund policy: CSC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any class. If a class is cancelled, registrants will be contacted and issued a full refund. If a registrant wishes to cancel their registration, a full refund will be issued if notice is given at least two weeks prior to the start of the class. There will be no refunds issued outside of this time frame.