Mission and Approach

Mission

The purpose of Shakesperience Productions, Inc. is to foster in young people an appreciation of literature through live theatrical productions. Shakesperience Productions' K through 12 programs are designed to inspire a step-wise appreciation of education and literature that extends beyond the productions themselves. By relating the themes of classical literature, which transcend ethnic and economic distinctions, to the day-to-day life of today's youth, Shakesperience Productions advances the education of all students from different cultural and social backgrounds. By engaging its audience naturally and respectfully in literary discussions, Shakesperience Productions encourages the development of mutual and self-respect in young people.

Approach

Whether teaching children, or rehearsing to perform for our diverse audience, the Shakesperience Approach focuses on creating thought provoking, socially aware, and artistically excellent productions celebrating and using language to create action while developing a positive ensemble. Individual performers develop a defined sense of self through the creation of and interaction with a strong ensemble. Both actor and audience utilize their unique relationship to experience a heightened sense of reflection on the performance.

Shakesperience Productions' professional artists create curriculum-based programming rooted in classical literature while celebrating, examining, and experiencing humanity and human experience. Continuously, we strive to work alongside educators to answer the social and academic needs of today's student.