Twelfth Night teacher's guide - California Shakespeare Theater

Artistic Learning Programs At Cal Shakes
Artistic Learning represents California Shakespeare
Theater’s commitment to integrate our artistic and
educational efforts. The vision of Artistic Learning is to
become a leading Bay Area citizen, creating a culture of
lifelong learners and nourishing imaginations in preparation
for the work of life. Listed below are some of our many
programs for youth both in and out of the classroom.
CLASSES
Cal Shakes offers a variety of theater programs taught by theater professionals throughout the school year
and summer.
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• Classes on-site at Cal Shakes are offered in many aspects of theater including acting, stage
combat, and improvisation.
• Cal Shakes also hosts Summer Theater Programs in which students study with Cal Shakes
professional actors and artists. Limited scholarships are available.
• Afterschool programs are also available at your school’s site.
For more information or to register for classes and summer camp, call the Programs and Outreach Manager
at 510.548.3422 ext. 127 or email learn@calshakes.org.
STUDENT MATINEES (Field trips)
Our well-rounded approach to Student Discovery Matinees consists of multiple offerings, including a free Teacher/
Student Guide, optional pre- and post-show classroom visits by Teaching Artists, a lively pre-performance
engagement at the theater, and a Q&A session with actors immediately following the show. This multi-pronged
approach offers a unique opportunity for students to develop a lasting appreciation of theater and of Shakespeare
through dynamic presentation and the experience of a live work of art.
For more information, to book your class for a Student Discovery Matinee performance, or to learn more about
the invaluable opportunity to enrich the classroom experience of Shakespeare for your students, please call the
Programs and Outreach Manager at 510.548.3422 ext. 127, or email learn@calshakes.org.
TEACHER’S GUIDES AND STUDENT ACTIVITY GUIDES
Teaching and student activity guides are available for each Shakespeare Main Stage production. These are
available free of charge to all classrooms regardless of whether or not a class attends a Student Discovery
Matinee.
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
To support student achievement and teacher professional development, Cal Shakes brings working artists into the
schools to teach with the aim of developing students’ creative minds and voices. Collaborations can be based on
established school and teacher curriculum (called Arts Integration), or can be rooted in theater-related disciplines
such as acting, Shakespeare, or stage combat.
For more information or to schedule a residency please call 510.548.3422 ext. 127
or email learn@calshakes.org.
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