Shakesperience 2011

The FM Kirby Shakespeare Theatre was hopping with activity last Monday and Tuesday as hundreds of high schoolers from the region performed brief adaptations of Shakespeare Plays for their peers and a panel of professional Classical Artists as part of Shakesperience 2011.

There is no end of hilarity at Shakesperience.

Part of a mission-driven educational initiative, Shakesperience pairs the unbridled energy of young artists with the experiential wisdom and critical eye of members of Shakespeare Theatre's company of talent. 

"Master of Revels" Kaufman leads students in a performance game.

 

Each day's activities included performances by the schools in attendance, as well as Shakespearean 
diversions and activities led by Nathan Kaufman, the "Master of Revels," culminating in "Shakespeare Game Night," a game show testing students' knowledge of all things Bardic.

Shakesperience judge Jay Liebowitz gives insight and awards to area students.

After a long day of strong performances and fine games-manship, awards were distributed by the panel of judges to reward some of the finest solo and ensemble performances of the day. 

Shakesperience is part of a battery of programs offered through the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Education Department, and represents an exciting and essential mission to invest time and talent in helping young people find their voices.  
Starting at age 11, educational residencies and summer programs make it easier than ever to help young people gain the confidence and literacy that comes from classical performance by getting hands-on with talented peers and professional mentors; Shakespeare Theatre's traveling companies bring professional productions of abbreviated works directly to your communities. 
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