Education Fund

Because of you, CSC is able to provide life-changing arts education programs to students of every background all year long. CSC’s Education Program provides meaningful arts education opportunities to more than 40,000 students of all ages and backgrounds. This is the living arm of CSC’s mission to bring thought-provoking theatre to life for all. Not only do these programs successfully teach Shakespeare appreciation and comprehension, but address crucial 21st Century skills like collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and empathy – unquestionably more important now than ever before.

Beyond traditional schools, CSC also has the privilege of sending our performers and Teaching Artists to work with students in juvenile detention centers, including the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center and Hamilton County’s Pretrial and Probation Services Center. Through learning and comprehending Shakespeare, these children gain new perspectives and are equipped to think through problems and conflicts in new and helpful ways. After one workshop a student said: “This is the most fun I’ve had in my whole life.”

Your gift provide access to these programs to all students by underwriting the cost of tickets, providing bussing to schools that need transportation to a show, giving a child the gift of acting classes through a scholarship, and helping to keep PROJECT38 free for all participants.

“I am so thankful for the opportunity that Cincinnati Shakespeare has provided for my students over the last few years. Their student matinees are well organized and affordable. In many cases, my students don't have the opportunity to see professional productions and Cincinnati Shakes makes that possible for them. The educational value of this matinee program is immense. It helps foster a greater appreciation for the arts and provides opportunities for text and theatrical analysis that otherwise wouldn't be possible in a classroom setting. We can't wait to return and see another exciting production!” - Jeff Sams, English Teacher and Theatre Director at Franklin High School

“I have always been fascinated by Shakespeare and his writing but was always scared of seeing it/participating in it. But, CSC really showed me how fun Shakespeare can be.” - Student from Loveland High School, after Titus Andronicus