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Summer Shakespeare Studio

2025 Camp Registration

The Summer Shakespeare Studio returns as a full-day, two-week camp open to ages 9-13 and 14-19 hosted at the Grand Center Arts Academy. 

  • Session 1: June 2-13 (Monday-Friday, 9-4 p.m.)
  • Session 2: June 16-27 (Monday-Friday, 9-4 p.m.)

Pricing: $850 per student per session or $1,500 for a full month.

The enrollment deadline is May 16, 2025.

Description

Each morning, students will train with Shakespeare Festival Teaching Artists – engaging with Shakespearean scripts, stagecraft, and stage combat (en guarde!) Students will exercise their voice and movement skills, developing the same techniques used by professional performers to bring complex texts to life! 

After lunch, students will rehearse with their peers, preparing an abridged production of either Macbeth or Twelfth Night (for ages 9-13) and Hamlet or As You Like It (for ages 14-19). These will be performed for family and friends on the mainstage at Shakespeare’s Glen in Forest Park (June 13 and 27). 

Location

Grand Center Arts Academy (711 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103). The final family performance will take place on the stage at Shakespeare’s Glen in Forest Park.

  • Drop-Off: 8:30-9 a.m.
  • Pick-Up: 4-4:30 p.m.
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Financial Aid

Full and partial scholarships are available. To apply, fill out the form before registering. For more information, contact camp director Hannah Baartman: hannah@stlshakes.org

Plus Festival Members at the Actor level and above receive a 10% discount on Shakespeare Festival  Summer Camps. Become a member today.

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Click Here to learn about Summer Teaching Artist Apprenticeships 

 

Parent & Student Testimonials

  • "[My son} had an opportunity to do a Shakespeare camp this week. He got in the car at the end of every session positively GLOWING… The kids all did such a great job - they were so well prepared and obviously filled with joy. We're excited for next year!" - Ruth S.
  • “My son was in camp with you this past summer and just absolutely loved every minute of it.” - Emily B.
  • "Appreciate your dedication to cultivating young creatives!” - Amanda D.
  • "I can't thank you enough. [Child] has blossomed this year and I really believe this production and your care had lots to do with that. “ - Parent Feedback
  • “[Shakespeare] is not as hard as I thought it would be, which is nice!” - Pyper 8th grade

Meet the Staff

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Teaching Artist

Hannah Baartman

Hannah is a St. Louis theatre educator and performer with a deep well of inspiration in Shakespeare. She has performed with various St. Louis theatres, including The MUNY, Metro Theatre… Read More

Hannah is a St. Louis theatre educator and performer with a deep well of inspiration in Shakespeare. She has performed with various St. Louis theatres, including The MUNY, Metro Theatre Company, and the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. As an educator, she has taught and created curriculums for Advanced Theatre Movement, Acting Technique, Musical Theatre Performance, Theatre History, Voice for the Stage, and Dance. She runs a Voice Studio with both students and professional vocalists, and is developing various Shakespeare Performance Programs in schools across the city.

Camp Location

Grand Center Arts Academy

711 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA

Located in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District and one block from the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival office space. Final Performances on the mainstage at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park

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