For Teachers

Fill out our online form to request seats and begin the booking process. We’ll respond promptly with further details.

Full payment is required at least 45 days before the performance. No changes to the number of seats can be made after that deadline. For shows booked less than 45 days in advance, full payment is due at the time of booking.

Yes. For every 15 paid student tickets, one complimentary chaperone ticket is included.

Our Educational Matinees are specifically presented for school groups, homeschool students, retirement communities, and educational organizations. While they feature the same high-quality productions as our evening performances, they may include slight adjustments for younger audiences or educational settings. These shows are only available through pre-arranged group bookings and are not open to the general public.

1. The theater lobby opens at 9:15 am.

2. Educational Matinees begin with a short introductory discussion at 9:45 am, followed by the performance at 10:00 am (unless noted otherwise).

3. A Q&A session may follow the show, time permitting.

Our theater seats up to 230 for most productions.

No, seating is assigned by reservation only. Please check in with your group name upon arrival.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, with groups seated together as a block. To preview the venue, click here.

We do not sell food or drink at the venue. You may bring your own items, but all food and beverages—including water bottles—must remain in the lobby and be consumed there. We kindly ask that each group cleans up after themselves.

Bus parking is the responsibility of the visiting group. Buses can often pull up in front of the theater on 12th Street for drop-off and pick-up; however, this space is not guaranteed. Since Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located in downtown Cincinnati without a dedicated parking lot, please coordinate with your bus company or driver to plan for additional parking needs.

There is plenty of paid parking available on the streets around our theater, as well as in the surface lot next door, the garage under Washington Park, or the lot on Central Parkway. CSC does not own a parking lot and all parking is paid.

If none of the above dates work for your group, additional performances may be scheduled based on increased interest, though extra costs will apply. It’s best to email us with your needs so we can do our best to accommodate everyone.

Yes, dates may change based on interest. A minimum of 100 seats must be sold for a performance to take place, and small groups or pairs may be asked to join with others on a different date. Your flexibility and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please email us at education@cincyshakes.com or call (513) 381-2273 x. 3210

Residencies include four or more visits and are tailored to your curriculum goals. Our Teaching Artists collaborate with you to build a meaningful arts integration experience that supports your classroom all semester long.

Residency Topics:

• Shakespeare & Classical Texts

• Playwriting & Storytelling

• The Actor’s Toolbox (focus on ensemble, movement, and performance)

• Start a Drama Club (we’ll help launch and mentor your group!)

Each residency culminates in a showcase, class presentation, or final project, depending on your needs.

• Perfect for English or Theatre classes

• Aligned with state and national arts education standards

• Residency pricing varies based on length, attendance, and content

Contact emily.bruns@cincyshakes.com to discuss booking and planning a residency at your school

Our workshops bring high-quality arts education straight into your classroom or program. Perfect for single-day engagements, club activities, or a fun supplement to your existing curriculum.

Workshop Topics Include:

Theatre:

• Improvisation – Build ensemble skills, creativity, and quick thinking

• Acting – Explore the actor’s tools and how to use body, voice, and mind

• Character Exploration – Learn how to bring compelling characters to life

• Comedy – Discover the art of timing, wit, and physical comedy

• Playwriting and Adapting – Turn stories into scripts and ideas into plays

• Audition Techniques – Gain confidence for upcoming school or professional auditions

Shakespeare:

• Shakespeare 101 – Unpack the Bard’s world with clarity and confidence

• Textual Analysis – Explore the language, rhythm, and meaning of Shakespeare

• Shakespeare’s Characters – Dive into Shakespeare’s iconic characters

• Adapting Shakespeare – Put a fresh twist on the classics

• Title-Specific Workshops – Perfect when reading a specific play in class

Age: Customizable for elementary up to adult programs
Duration: 30 minutes to full-day workshops
Goals: Literacy, collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, creativity|
Cost: Workshops start at $100 and vary based on length, attendance, and content

Workshops can be tailored to a specific topic please get in touch with emily.bruns@cincyshakes.com for more information

PROJECT38 is offered at no cost to low income and underserved school groups and organizations. We accept groups of all ages, abilities, and experiences. Primarily, PROJECT38 attracts English and Fine Arts classes, clubs, and community groups from these schools.

Groups usually range between 5 and 30 participants. Larger groups may be assigned multiple plays or a genre of plays.

Interested in applying but don’t feel prepared to be an advisor? Contact emily.bruns@cincyshakes.com.

So many reasons! Here are a few of our favorites:

• Shakespeare is a required part of the Ohio ELA curriculum – we can help teach it!

• Participating in P38 has quadrupled Shakespeare comprehension grades in some schools, a 47% increase in overall academic performance, and a 75% improvement in students' attitude, confidence, motivation, and public speaking ability.

• Students will learn how to analyze, comprehend, and understand the language of Shakespeare while simultaneously working on social skills, confidence, and artistic abilities.

• Participating students will get to meet students from other schools in the area, see other’s projects, and connect with their peers in a new setting.

• Shakespeare has universal themes and timeless topics and continues to influence modern society in art, language, and culture.

• Students express more interest in the arts and/or Shakespeare after participating in PROJECT38.

• IT’S FREE!

Process

We will begin PROJECT38 with a kickoff meeting for all teachers interested in being a P38 advisor at their school. Attending this meeting is REQUIRED for all teachers interested in advising PROJECT38 at their school (a recording of the meeting will be available upon request).

PROJECT38 aims to emphasize the process over the product. You will be assigned a dedicated and enthusiastic PROJECT38 teaching artist to guide you through the process, lead meaningful lessons, and assist in creating a final product. Schools are required to meet with their assigned teaching artist at least once.

Visits will be scheduled based on the availability of the group and their teaching artist. Advisors and Teaching Artists will each have specific roles and expectations that will be clarified in the kickoff meetings and in the P38 packet.

Festival

This year, the festival will take place on a Friday and Saturday “open house” style.

Throughout the week of the festival, groups will sign up for times to setup their presentations at our theatre to be ready to present at the festival.

There will be a limited number of 30-minute performance slots on both days if your group has chosen to perform. All groups, however, are heavily encouraged to go outside the box with presenting their projects by using creative interpretations other than performance. Along with student presentations, we will also have presentations and workshops by local professional Cincinnati artists.

Following the festival on Friday and Saturday, we will have a mainstage performance of The Tempest for all PROJECT38 attendees to attend at a discounted rate.

FEBRUARY

6th: 5:00 pm Kick Off Meeting with Teachers

17th: Project Proposal & Schedule Submission Due

During this period, teaching artist assignments and a first point of contact will be made and visits can begin being scheduled

MARCH

3RD: Progress Check In #1 due

17th: Progress Check In #2 due

APRIL 

7th: Progress Check In #3 due

14th: Festival Questionnaire due (names of participating students, tech needs, project description, etc.)

21st: Final Check In due

28th-May 1st: Load in (date assigned as part of final check in)

MAY

2nd - 3rd: Project 38 Festival Performances & evening showings of The Tempest