Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers inspiring programs for young actors in grades K-12 to build confidence and find their voice. Through our classes and acclaimed summer camps, we’ve enriched young lives across the tri-state for over 30 years. Join us to spark creativity and a love for the arts in your student!
Whether it's your first time under the spotlight or you're already a budding thespian, Theatre Summer Camp with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is the ideal playground for artistic growth, forging friendships, and pure fun. We offer dynamic in-person programs for students in grades 1-12, tailored for those seeking an exciting and rewarding theatrical adventure this summer. Dive into a world of creativity and discover more about our programs online. These in-person camps take place at our theater or nearby walkable location Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for students who have completed grades 1 up to 12.
For over 20 years, Cincinnati Shakespeare’s Theatre Summer Camp has provided students with a camp experience unlike any in the Tri-State. Campers work with members of Cincinnati Shakespeare’s professional resident ensemble, staging scenes, learning the tricks of the trade, gaining confidence, and often finding an inclusive community of friends that lasts well beyond the summer.
Whether you’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug and are looking for a challenge, our camps are the perfect place to learn and improve new skills, make new friends, and have a whole lot of fun!
Questions? Contact Director of Education, Emily Bruns by email or call 513-381-2273 x. 3210
Director of Education, Emily Bruns by email or by phone 513-381-2273 x. 3210
Camp begins at 9am with warm ups and group theatre games and activities. Then there is a Masterclass topic and workshop each day. These include topics like stage combat, acting techniques, backstage crafts, and more! After lunch the students work in their groups with their director on their theatrical scenes each day until 5pm. This will be shared with family on Friday at 4pm each week.
Typically 15-20 students per with 1-3 Teaching Artists each day with many opportunities for small group work and attention.
Campers have lunch outside in Washington Park each day (weather permitting) as well as the occasional activities outside as well. The majority of camp activities take place in Cincinnati Shakespeare’s theater on the mainstage, rehearsal rooms, or other spaces in the building or in surrounding schools or spaces within walkable distance to CSC.
Parents need to send their students with a water bottle, lunch, and a snack each day.
Our staff consists of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Teaching Artists. This group of teachers are all college graduated (or in progress for interns) aged adults or older who have experience as actors, teachers, performers, and/or directors with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. All Teaching Artists must complete background checks to work at Summer Camp.
Yes! Learn about scholarships opportunities online here and below.
CSC offers two scholarship funds for interested campers. Both scholarship funds intend to assist students for whom the cost of camp is a barrier to participation. The Riah Milton Scholarship specifically prioritizes students demonstrating financial need whose identities have been historically marginalized, with a particular focus on Black, Transgender, nonbinary, and Gender Non conforming individuals. Please select the scholarship opportunity that best applies to you.
The Riah Milton Scholarship
The Jeremy Dubin Scholarship
Interested in supporting these scholarship funds so that more students can experience everything Shakespeare Summer Camp has to offer? Click below to make a gift to the scholarship fund of your choice.
The Riah Milton Scholarship Fund
The Jeremy Dubin Scholarship Fund
Join our Groundlings program, a dynamic acting class where students in grades 5-12 explore acting techniques, build teamwork, and bring Shakespeare's words to life! Classes meet Saturdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm Street. Students will be grouped by age (5th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade) to ensure tailored and challenging instruction.
Fall Dates: Oct 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec 7, 14, 2024
Spring Dates: Feb 15, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 12, 2025
Each semester concludes with an invited showcase, where students perform a solo monologue and scenes for family and friends. This format allows students to fully participate even if they miss a few classes. Grades 9-12 are required to enroll in both semesters to continue building advanced skills.
Questions? Email Director of Education, Emily Bruns or call (513) 381-2283 x. 3210.
Scholarships are available. Learn more online here.
