Free Educator performance: MACBETH

We have been thrilled with the first-year response to our school touring Shakespeare program: the Student Matinee Series.  In an effort to make this touring program accessible to Ohio educators, we are offering a FREE educator performance of our 60 minute touring MACBETH. 

This event is geared toward educators who might be interested in bringing OSF into their classroom.  The evening will begin with a brief introduction to the Student Matinee Series project, moving directly into the 60 minute performance of MACBETH (more details here), and ending with a brief description and demonstration of the additional workshops we provide.  

Educators may make their reservations for FREE online or by calling 1-888-718-4253 (opt 1).

Not an educator but still want to see the show?  It's only $5.

"Our students were captivated by their talent and inspired by their enthusiasm! Many expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the workshops and to attend the one-hour matinee of Macbeth.  In fact, several students asked me when the company could return to Lakeland, explaining that their passion and skill allowed Shakespeare to come “alive” for them for the first time. As an enthusiastic fan for a decade, I share in OSF’s excitement to show students how relevant and compelling Shakespeare’s works are today, and I am grateful that the Lakeland community had the opportunity to interact with such a dedicated group of professionals." --April Mason, professor, Lakeland Community College

"The students haven't stopped talking about their experiences...our director also could not stop talking about what a boost it gave the performers...[she] noticed at our Friday afternoon rehearsal students using the techniques both Joe and Ryan taught them."--Kelly Ladd, Ruffing Montessori School

"Shakespeare was a freaking GENIUS." --Student feedback, Hudson Montessori School

"The movement class was intriguing, and I enjoyed experimenting with transferring tension tangibly between characters.  In the combat class, the instructor was effective and hilarious, and I enjoyed seeing how relatively easy he made it for myself and the rest of the class to get a grasp on the exciting skills. In the prose class, seeing how much instruction is hidden in Shakespeare's works was terribly thrilling.  The concepts of using differing pentameters and predominance of vowels or consonants to give hints to actors will likely remain with me for quite some time.  The play was masterfully done.  I was stunned by the speed and clarity of their character changes, and I applaud their goal (which I think they accomplished that day) to make Shakespeare accessible and exciting."--Student feedback, Lakeland Community College

"Today, my seniors experienced Shakespeare the way it's meant to be studied: seen. Thank you Ohio Shakespeare Festival educators, directors, and actors Tess Burgler and Joe Pine for having a BLAST with my students. These are the moments I cherish as a teacher."--Kaitlyn Dunlap, Dover High School

"Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s generosity to Hudson Montessori School has been invaluable.So many young people have been impressed by good theatre ... What a pleasure to introduce young teenagers to extraordinary talent and authentic theatre experiences!"--Stephanie Hectorne, Hudson Montessori School