San Francisco Shakespeare FestivalSan Francisco, California Established in 1983, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's mission is dedicated to making the works of Shakespeare accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, geography, economic status, or level of education. The Festival accomplishes its mission through the production of four core programs: Shakespeare on Tour, a statewide, in-school touring company; Midnight Shakespeare, an after-school program for at-risk youth; Bay Area Shakespeare Camps, a summer time arts education opportunity; and the flagship program, Free Shakespeare in the Park, a free summer performance series in the public parks. Every year, the festival partners with schools, community centers, civic groups, and municipalities to make Shakespeare's genius accessible and available to young people and community members through in-school, after-school, and summertime programs. San Francisco Shakespeare Festival holds a unique place in the Bay Area's theater ecology and fulfills a particular need in its community. Because it removes the barriers of price and location, the festival is often people's first point of contact with Shakespeare and with theater. As such, the quality of its programming represents the plays in their finest light, demonstrates the plays' relevance to today's society, and inspires audiences to seek out additional theatrical experiences. As part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, San Francisco Shakespearean Festival will produce The Tempest as part of the Shakespeare on Tour. The play will be edited by Director Ms. Ennals (who has a background in education) to fit within a class period. It will travel to schools and communities centers across California. Activities will include the company's Playshop workshops that are designed to complement The Tempest and post-performance question-and-answer sessions with the cast. All participating teachers will have access to the script on San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's web site. Educational Residencies for Juvenile Offenders San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will bring its Midnight Shakespeare program to Civicorps School, a charter school that features a customized educational model for youth that emerge from the juvenile justice system, located in West Oakland. Experience teaching artists will work with these youth to produce a Shakespeare play over a ten-week period, teaching teamwork, oral presentation, performance skills, and the meaning of Shakespeare's language, instilling in them a sense of deeper self-esteem and appreciation for the arts. All participants sign a contract pledging to attend all workshops. The program culminates with a performance of a Shakespeare play for members of the community.Visit them at: www.sfshakes.org |
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