We are a community of young people and teaching artists from all walks of life. We care deeply and passionately about what Shakespeare has to say to us and we to the world through our art and skill. Join us. Drop us a line, ring us up, come to a show. All programs are tuition-free.
First Year Students study sonnets, speeches, scenes, voice, fencing
Returning Students produce and perform entire plays
Alumni assist teaching artists with classes and productions
BREAKING NEWS: Young Shakespeare Workshop receives award at the White House
We just won the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, our nation’s highest honor for the field of out-of-school and after-school arts and humanities programs.
The First Lady Michelle Obama presented the award to 16 year old Danisha Harris, a Cleveland High School and 2011 YSW first-year workshop student, and to artistic director, Darren Lay. View the celebration. It would take a very, very, large-scale panoramic lens to capture all of those whose actions and gifts have helped achieve this award and ought to be in this photo. Thank You! Read about some of those who have supported us for so long.
The White House received 471 nominations this year. This award distinguishes Young Shakespeare Workshop as one of twelve exemplary programs in the nation. Congratulations also to our fellow awardee and Seattle-based program 826 Seattle.
An additional 38 finalists were recognized for their outstanding programs including Seattle-based finalist organization Arts Corps. Hurray Seattle!
Our next show:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Produced by Drama Club students at Cleveland H.S.
With Original Music by YSW alumna Achil Jackson (05)
February 10th Cleveland H.S. Theatre 7:00pm
Like all our other shows, admission to this one is free!
Our most recent show:
Much Ado About Nothing
Produced by Returning Students, July 11 – August 17
