School Breakspeare Camp
SCHOOL BREAKSPEARE 2026!
School break theatre camps for 8-12 year olds led by professional actors and teaching artists from Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Each break week offers multiple options, depending on the student’s interest and location. APPLY NOW at the bottom of this page!
FEBRUARY BREAKSPEARE 2026 – CAMP OPTION 1
AS YOU LIKE IT
by William Shakespeare
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
The Rockwell (Davis Square), 255 Elm Street, Somerville, 02144
Our young actors will explore and rehearse an abbreviated As You Like It, traveling deep into The Forest of Arden as they take on the characters and elements of design. Meet one of Shakespeare’s fiercest females amidst a tale of banishment, disguises, love triangles, and that famous proclamation “All the world’s a stage!”
The week will culminate with a performance on Friday.
FEBRUARY BREAKSPEARE 2026 – CAMP OPTION 2
FIERCE FEMALES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
The Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, 02472
Inspired by ASP’s professional production of Little Women (also taking place at The Mosesian!), our young actors will explore scenes and monologues from literature’s fiercest females (Shakespeare and beyond!). All genders welcome as we celebrate the power and presence of women on stage.
The week will culminate with a performance on Friday.
APRIL BREAKSPEARE 2026 – CAMP OPTION 1
KING LEAR
by William Shakespeare
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 – FRIDAY, APRIL 24
The Rockwell (Davis Square), 255 Elm Street, Somerville, 02144
Our young actors will explore and rehearse an abbreviated King Lear, journeying to the palaces and heaths of ancient Britain as they take on the characters and elements of design. An aging and demanding king; treacherous and loyal children; a country on the brink of war – you won’t want to miss it!
The week will culminate with a performance on Friday.
APRIL BREAKSPEARE 2026 – CAMP OPTION 2
“HISTORY IS HAPPENIN’!”
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 – FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, 02119
Inspired by ASP’s professional production of Gem of the Ocean (also taking place at Hibernian Hall!), our young actors will explore age-appropriate scenes and monologues from August Wilson’s American Century Cycle and Shakespeare’s most famous history plays. Engage with historical characters and time periods in a fun and theatrical manner, stepping right into the characters’ shoes!
The week will culminate with a performance on Friday.
SPAN OF DAY
9 am – 3 pm daily
TUITION
$425 for each camp
Sliding scale scholarships available
APPLY NOW TO SCHOOL BREAKSPEARE!
For more information, please contact Lindsay Williams: lindsay@actorsshakespeareproject.org