Workshop information:

Call (413) 788-4750 or email slcomedy@comcast.net.

All workshops are Monday-Friday 8:45 am - 1:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Workshops are limited to 12 participants, except where noted.

Performances will be on Friday at 12:15 PM, unless otherwise noted.

Participants should bring a snack and lunch.

To register:

1. Click here for registration form.
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2. Print out registration form.
3. Mail completed form and payment to:
   Hampshire Shakespeare Co.
   P.O. Box 825
   Amherst MA 01004-0825

Full payment is due in order to reserve a space. All workshops are filled on a first come, first served basis. No phone reservations. A confirmation letter will be sent beginning in early April.  If a workshop is full, you will be called immediately.

Mystery !
This class is now full.
Taught by Catrin Lloyd-Bollard
July 7-11
Ages 8-12
Fee $170
Create your own spine tingling mystery, filled with plot twists, red herrings and surprises. Develop a mind-boggling plot, invent unique and sinister characters, leave a trail of clues and solve it all in half an hour. Using improvisation and theatre games, actors will develop and stage their own Mystery!

Little Folk Tales
Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Performances Friday 4:00 pm
Taught by Bill Stewart
Session A – July 14-18 - this session is now full.
Session B – July 21-25
Ages 5-7
Fee $110 per session
Fantasy, fairy tales, fables and fun ... the younger actress/actor will enjoy this chance to create small scenes through theatre games and the use of simple costumes and props.  A short presentation will take place on the final day.

Tall Twisted Tales
This class is now full.
Taught by Bill Stewart
July 14-18
Ages 8-12
Fee: $170
Stretch it, twist it, turn it all about: the truth is a funny thing.  Seems to change itself around depending on whose telling it.  Whether it’s a ghost Story, Liar’s Contest, or simply Braggin’, the Tall Tale is all about who’s telling the story (and who they’re trying to impress).  It’s all in your point of view….In this workshop we’ll test the limits of how far the truth can be stretched, and create an original play based on perspective and a healthy dose of exaggeration.

SKETCH COMEDY!
Taught by Steve Henderson
August 4-8
Ages 13-17
Fee $170
Join a team of young comedy writers and create your own sketch comedy show.  Whether this is all brand new for you or you already know your own style and process, this workshop will get you doing your best, most hilarious stuff. Work with award winning playwright and actor/comedian Steve Henderson, co-founder, writer and performer of Disturbed Theatre to find the funny in everything you can imagine. No experience necessary except living through all the insane and ridiculous things happening everyday and imagining what if

Swashbuckling Shakespeare
Taught by Jeff Lord and Moe McElligot
August 11-15
Ages 13 – 17
Fee $170
Match wits and clash swords in this exciting workshop. Join Jeff Lord, certified fight choreographer and Moe McElligott for a week of sword and word play. Actors will work on the basics of the safe use of stage weapons, learn fight choreography and create great fight scenes from Shakespeare. A performance of Swashbuckling Shakespearean Scenes will take place on the final day. This workshop is limited to 10 participants.

This summer, the Hampshire Shakespeare Young Company will perform As You Like It, directed by Chris Rohmann. This program is open for ages 12-17, with limited half week openings available for children 9-11.

Auditions have already been held. For information about additional openings, call Steve Henderson at 413-788-4750 or contact him by

Tuition cost is $175 (for families enrolling 2 or more children the cost is $150 each.)