Shakespeare Conservatory Spring 2026

Shakespeare Conservatory is a year-round acting intensive for students interested in a deeper exploration of Shakespeare through performance of his works. The program is open to students ages 11-18 at all levels. 
This class is a pre-requisite for Team Shakespeare, the Festival’s apprentice troupe. Students must complete a year of Shakespeare Conservatory to be considered for admission to Team Shakespeare.

Tuition: $400

Times and Dates: Sunday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, February 1 - May 3, 2026. Final rehearsals and performances currently scheduled for May 5 - 9, 2026.

Class Details:

• In our interactive and creative classroom, students will explore Shakespeare’s plays, life, and times, as well as learn acting techniques to help bring the text to life.
• Professional teaching artists will lead students through the class, with individualized coaching, and interactive projects.
• Classes will concentrate on process-based lesson plans to focus on the growth of each student individually and as an ensemble.
• Shakespeare Conservatory will culminate in a presentation for friends and families to enjoy.

Help your student connect with an artistic community of other young people! Your student will collaborate, create, learn language and presentation skills, build confidence, and HAVE FUN!

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact HASF Director of Education, Matt Rapport, at mrapport@kcshakes.org. 

Students who are applying for a scholarship must send in scholarship applications and enrollment forms directly to Director of Education, Matt Rapport, at mrapport@kcshakes.org or by mail to 3732 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Please do not use the online enrollment form if applying for a scholarship.

Scholarship Application