Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Education Program

Our next Critical Analysis class is starting next week! Join us on Zoom to discover the Tale of Cymbeline.

Unlock the mystery behind Shakespeare’s most surprising romance. 👑✨

Join fellow lovers of drama and literature for a deep dive into The Tale of Cymbeline. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll sharpen your critical eye, unpack Shakespeare’s language, and explore the themes of love, identity, betrayal, and redemption that make this late play so captivating.

And the best part? Your tuition includes a FREE TICKET to experience The Tale of Cymbeline live onstage, outdoors and under the stars in Ellicott City.

Come ready to question, discover, and connect. Spots are limited—register today at ChesShakes.com/Crit-Cymbeline

Join our weekly Critical Analysis: The Tale of Cymbeline virtual course beginning Tuesday, June 2 from 6:30-7:45pm, led by Molly Horton Booth! Dig into the text with experts and other critical thinkers! This is perfect way to develop your critical eye, capture the nuance of Shakespeare's final romance, and connect with other lovers of drama and literature. All class participants receive a complementary ticket to The Tale of Cymbeline, directed by Ben Lambert, running June 12-July 19, 2026.

To sign up:

chesapeakeshakespeare.wufoo.com

Join our weekly Critical Analysis: The Tempest virtual course beginning Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-7:45pm, led by Molly Horton Booth! All class participants receive a complementary ticket to The Tempest at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/education-community/camps-classes/classes/

Is your teen ready to take their acting to the next level? Join us for Teen Mechanicals - sessions starting April 11 and June 27. Our spring ensemble will take on Macbeth, and our summer session will re-invent King Lear! Join us! https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/education-community/camps-classes/

JOIN US! Our beloved, annual student matinee production of ROMEO AND JULIET, which welcomes thousands of students from Baltimore and across Maryland, will hold a public performance TUESDAY, APRIL 7 at 10AM.

All are welcome!

For tickets to this performance, visit -> ChesShakes.com/RJMatinee

Learn more about our student matinee program -> ChesShakes.com/StudMat

A very happy opening to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Education Program’s student matinee production of Romeo and Juliet!

Huge thanks to Fort Worthington EMS and Boonsboro High School for being our wonderful opening audience. We are so excited to be welcoming students from across Maryland into our theatre this spring to experience Shakespeare's enduring love story on the stage, not just the page!

To learn more about our exciting matinee program, visit ChesShakes.com/studmat

Final run-through before the house fills with students.

Tomorrow our student matinees of Romeo and Juliet begin, and the cast is putting the finishing touches on the show (including rehearsing their bows) before welcoming students from across Maryland into the theatre.

To learn more about our Student Matinee Program, visit ChesShakes.com/StudMat

Rehearsals are underway for our Education Program’s student matinee production of ROMEO & JULIET.
We will begin welcoming students from Baltimore and all across Maryland into our theatre next week!

To learn more about our exciting matinee program, visit ChesShakes.com/studmat

Registration is OPEN for Summer 2026 at the Studio! ☀️

Get ready for a summer full of imagination, laughter, and fearless storytelling.

Whether you’re a young theater-maker ready for full-day, week-long creative adventures, or a teen artist eager to dive deep into Shakespeare with our bold Teen Mechanicals ensemble, there’s a place for you on our stage.

✨ Register by March 27 and save 20% with our Early Bird discount!

Spots fill quickly! Don’t miss your chance to make this a summer of big ideas, fearless performances, and unforgettable fun.

To learn more and to register, visit -> ChesShakes.com/Camps