residencies

In-school sessions taught by SF Shakes’ teaching artists.

Consisting of four or more sessions (typically 1-hour classes) and catered to enhance your curriculum and aligned with the Common Core in subjects such as English, History and Theater Arts, Residencies are an interactive series of classes that bring Shakespeare to life for students of all backgrounds and levels of interest. These in-depth modules help students gain skill and enthusiasm, and can be carefully crafted to the needs of your classroom.

Our teaching artists partner with classroom teachers in core curriculum subjects such as English and History, using arts-based approaches that support state-mandated curriculum and teacher professional development. We can also partner with teachers in theater-related subjects like Acting and Stage Combat in our Theater Residencies.

For inquiries or to book a Residency, contact us at education@sfshakes.org or 415-558-0888.

Most of our residencies can be taught either in-person or virtually.
We recommend most programs for grades 4-12, but we can customize programs for younger students.
Pricing varies based on number of sessions, number of students/classes, number of teaching artists needed, required materials, and transportation.
Scroll down to learn more about the different Residency programs we offer.

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In addition to Residencies, we have other educational offerings in Your Classroom.

residency programs

play-specific

An in-depth residency structured around the Shakespeare play of your choosing.

embodying shakespeare

Connecting head, heart, and body, this workshop engages techniques of voice, movement, analysis, and play to breathe life into the study of Shakespeare.

shakespeare in performance

Have your students explore the language and bring the text to lifeby performing an abridged version of your studied Shakespeare play.

world of shakespeare

Delve into the 1500-1600’s and the history of theater, art, and society in Shakespeare’s time.