Shakespeare's Players, Jr. is a two-week summer acting program for young artists (ages 10 – 14) ranging from firsttime performers to budding stars. Members of Shakespeare's Players, Jr. participate in daily classes (Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) under the direction of The Shakespeare Theatre's Education staff, and meet with the Theatre's professional resident artists in master classes and discussions.

Each day is varied, fast-paced, and exciting! The focus of Shakespeare's Players, Jr. is ensemble work — and each two-week session culminates in a final, public presentation that involves the entire group performing an abridged theatrical performance on the Main Stage.

Early Drop-Off Option: 8:30am - 9:15am.

This is a one-week program designed for any and all, ages 6 – 9. Over the course of a week, participants will explore Shakespeare through creative movement, storytelling, and beginner-friendly acting activities. With plenty of laughter, teamwork, and guidance from the Shakespeare Theatre Education staff, students will discover the joy of the stage while building confidence — all in a supportive, high-energy environment perfect for budding actors.

Early Drop-Off Option: 8:30am - 9:30am.
Late Pick-Up Option: 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

Explore the fascinating universe of Shakespeare’s canon, as well as his contemporaries', in this engaging, popular, annual offering from The Shakespeare Theatre.

Ideal for both "Bard-ophiles" and Shakespeare novices alike, these read-aloud sessions delve into the compelling characters, conflicts, and universal truths that have made Shakespeare the object of global fascination for over four centuries.

Classes meet in person on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:30pm at the Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory in Florham Park.

Explore the fascinating universe of Shakespeare’s canon, as well as his contemporaries', in this engaging, popular, annual offering from The Shakespeare Theatre.

Ideal for both "Bard-ophiles" and Shakespeare novices alike, these read-aloud sessions delve into the compelling characters, conflicts, and universal truths that have made Shakespeare the object of global fascination for over four centuries.

Featured plays include:

• Shakespeare's Hamlet
• Derivatives of Hamlet including James Ijames' Fat Ham, Lauren Gunderson's A Room in the Castle, and Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin's The Comedy of Hamlet! (a Prequel)

Classes meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:30pm.