The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Marking their 50th consecutive season of operation, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's strives to illuminate the vital resonance and lasting relevance of Shakespeare's work and other classics for contemporary audiences. They are a classical theater dedicated solely to the presentation of Shakespeare's canon and other classical masterworks. Each year, the company presents six to seven productions on its mainstage, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, located on the campus of Drew University in Madison and a summer production on an outdoor stage, the Greek Theatre, at the College of Saint Elizabeth in neighboring Morris Township. They have a strong commitment to advancing the quality of public education through classic theater and supporting a high-level of artistic excellence by nurturing the next generation of classical theater artists. Educational programs include: Shakespeare LIVE!, a flagship touring program; ShakeFest: Summer Institute for Teachers, a state-endorsed, professional development program; Shakesperience: NJ, a statewide student festival founded in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library; Pages to Players, an in-school artists residency program; and the Summer Professional Training Program for emerging theater artists.

As part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of their flagship touring company, Shakespeare LIVE! Activities will include interactive workshops and study guides for teachers based on the state standards. Workshops enable students to “break open” a Shakespeare monologue using text analysis and basic performance skills. The program will serve students in underserved and economically-disadvantaged schools located in the communities of Camden, Elizabeth, Newark, Trenton, and Philadelphia.