Our Mission…to illuminate meaning, expand understanding and deepen appreciation of Shakespeare's texts—through performances and workshops—providing invigorating, hands-on experience for students, teachers and communities throughout Colorado.
Now in its 12th successful season, CSF's Education Outreach Programs provide year-round learning opportunities for classrooms, senior centers and community organizations.
2002 Summer Programs
Careers in the Performing Arts — FREE!
For students grades 7 to 12, these seminars with CSF professional artists and staff offer a fine opportunity for the hopeful "arts practitioner" to learn more about life in the arts. Each session includes admission to the play, a Subway sandwich and a soda.
Shakespeare in Briefs! – 7/7/02
Richard III – 7/20/02
Macbeth – 8/3/02
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 8/6/02
Contact CSF Education Outreach to reserve a space: 303.492.1537
Camp Shakespeare
*This program is full.
July 15th through August 2nd
For students ages 11 to 16
Limited enrollment
CSF co-sponsors this program with PeakArts Academy.
Held on-site at CSF’s facilities on the Boulder campus of the University of Colorado, this popular 3-week summer program primarily focuses on the skills needed for acting Shakespeare. Students also participate in workshops on costume, vocal production, set design, stage combat, and movement.
For enrollment or registration questions please contact PeakArts Academy: 303.449.1343 x120
Much Ado About Shakespeare Camp
July 29th through August 9th
For students ages 8 to 10
CSF co-sponsors this program with Collage Children's Museum.
Split between Collage Children’s Museum and CSF facilities, this exciting program has expanded to two weeks. Students will learn about the Elizabethan Renaissance, the life and times of William Shakespeare and get a behind-the-scenes look at how CSF mounts its plays. Hands-on activities at Collage complement theatre games and exercises at CSF, culminating in a presentation on stage AND a workbook to take home!
For enrollment or registration questions please contact Collage Children’s Museum: 303.440.0053
From Page-to- Stage
Wednesday evenings
July 10th through July 31
A comprehensive, non-credit course on the Festival productions. Learn how the text is translated into that living, breathing entity we call a performance. Admission to the performance is included with each class.
Register with CU Continuing Education: 303.492.5148
CSF Day Tours
July 9th through August 16th
Tuesday through Friday
10 person minimum per tour — by appointment. Take a daytime backstage tour with your school or community group. Tours must be booked 2 weeks in advance and a teacher must accompany all student groups. Cost is $5 per person.
Contact CSF Education Outreach: 303.492.1537
Supporting the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's commitment to enrichment programs are many generous organizations and individuals who believe that Shakespeare's language and stories have something to teach us even today.
We'd like to thank the following for supporting CSF's Education Outreach Programs:
Beyond the Horizon
Blue Mountain Arts
Boulder Arts Commission…an agency of the Boulder City Council
The Colorado Shakespeare Guild
The College of Arts and Sciences Arts Fund
The Colorado Council on the Arts
funded by the Colorado General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts
The Community Foundation…serving Boulder County
The CU-Boulder Outreach Committee, supported by the Office of the Chancellor
and the Office of Continuing Education
The Anthony and Dorothy Riddle Endowment