Shakesperience Productions Inc

Programs: School performance program: see attached schedule o for program description for elementary schools, shakesperience presents curriculum-based adaptations of children's classic literature. Our talented artists guide the audience on a journey of adventure and action, while prompting them to consider issues relevant in today's society. A dynamic sound design, costumes, scenery and props round out these theatrical treats. Pre-show interactions between actors and students focus on a discussion of character issues and also touch on the author and theatrical devices. A study guide with curriculum based pre- and post-show activities accompanies this production. For older audiences, shakesperience's ensemble of artists presents performances of shakespeare's plays. Each production features our artists' use of shakespeare's text to create action and inspired character interpretations. A unique sound design composed for each production enhances our innovative, visceral one-hour adaptations for five or six professional actors. A pre-show and talk-back encourage students to discuss social issues as well as theatrical concepts within the performance. The study guide with curriculum based pre- and post-show activities accompanies this production. This year, shakesperience presented 83 performances of classical literature for approximately 33,000 students.

residency program: see attached schedule o for program description residency programs are custom designed, in-depth theatre in education programs for individual schools, after school programs, camps or other organizations. In anywhere from 5 to 35 sessions our actor/educators lead participating students through the process of rehearsing and performing a play. The following are aspects of the programs we create: -teamwork between students, faculty and theatre professionals -opportunities for the individual's strengths to be developed and displayed -community pride and a sense of accomplishment with a final performance -outlets for self-expression and self-discovery through all theatre arts -student action and character development through language and language arts skills -public speaking skill strengthening -broad based curriculum integration -increased attendance -encouragement to read -enhancement of student character, respect and self-esteem -love of learning and creative curiosity this year, shakesperience conducted 8 residency programs totaling 107 sessions with at least 320 students.

school interactive workshop program: see attached schedule o for program description in-school interactive shakespeare workshops are shakesperience's signature series of in-class workshops on shakespeare and folklore, designed with several versions for various age and experience levels. Two actors demonstrate a honed teaching style to lead the class through curricular lessons relevant to shakespeare, folklore, or mythology. They empower the students with the tools to understand and appreciate shakespeare's language or classic texts. Students are invited to participate in shakespearean scenes with the actors, finding relevance to their own lives in the chosen characters and themes. Educators as well as students are encouraged to perform in these scenes, fostering a sense of community through the text. Students join in a closing question and answer session led by the actors. This small group access to the shakesperience teaching approach and the balance of workshop and performance allow for the highest level of inclusiveness. This unique format permits the celebration of the spoken language and empowers students with confidence and public speaking skills. Rather than condescending to the students, shakesperience invites them to rise to the level of the language. Each session is presented with significant ties to language arts, social studies, and theatre learning standards. A study guide with pre- and post-show activities accompanies each program. This year, shakesperience presented more than 286 individual workshops for more than 8,500 students.

other program service accomplishments include summer season, which is a collection of outdoor public performances of shakespeare and other classic works sponsored by partner organizations to draw families together from urban and suburban areas and cultivate economic development through ancillary theatre activities such as travel, dining, and lodging. At august's shakespeare on the shoreline (guilford, ct), shakesperience provides production expertise as well as a family performance, 5 main stage performances, and 2 week-long theatre daycamps for students. These fully mounted productions entertain and enlighten audiences,provide family activities and encourage community. The remaining programs include: expenses revenue fall festival of theatre 9,783 10,707 public tours 48,548 40,818 acting classes 8,263 8,949 _______ _______ total other programs 66,594 60,474