Globe School campers
Globe School campers
Globe School campers
Globe School campers

The Globe School at Actors’ Theatre

Summer 2026

Shakespeare training at every learning level — acting, improv, play creation, costume and scenic design, sketch comedy, and more.

$250 per student — or use code 2CAMPS when purchasing two or more for $50 off each!

Grades 1-5

Discover Acting

June 1 – June 5 · 9am – 12:30pm

Introduces young actors to the basics of theatre through games, improvisation, and scene work. Campers will perform a short showcase on the final day.

Grades 1-5

Acting Fairy Tales

June 8 – June 12 · 9am – 12:30pm

Campers bring their favorite fairy tales to life on stage! Through creative dramatics and ensemble storytelling, young actors will rehearse and perform a fairy-tale showcase.

Grades 1-5

Discover Musical Theatre

July 6 – July 10 · 9am – 12:30pm

An introduction to the world of musical theatre — singing, dancing, and acting all rolled into one. Campers learn songs and choreography for a final performance.

Grades 1-5

Discover Shakespeare

July 20 – July 24 · 9am – 12:30pm

Shakespeare made accesible and fun for young performers. Campers explore the language, characters, and stories of the Bard through games and scene work.

Grades 1-5

Heroes and Villains

July 27 – July 31 · 9am – 12:30pm

What makes a hero? What makes a villain? Campers explore character archetypes through acting exercises and create their own original hero-vs-villain scenes.

Grades 1-5

Case Closed in Acting

August 3 – August 7 · 9am – 12:30pm

Young detectives use acting skills to solve mysteries! Campers work together to create and perform their own whodunit showcase.

Grades 6-8

Acting Basics

June 1 – June 5 · 1:30pm – 5pm

A foundational acting course covering character creation, script analysis, and audition technique. Campers build confidence and stage presence through ensemble exercises.

Grades 6-8

Yes, and… No, but…: Intro to Improv

June 22 – June 26 · 9am – 12:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of improvisational theatre — agreement, listening, and spontaneous scene-building. Culminates in a live improv show.

Grades 6-8

Introduction to Musical Theatre

July 6 – July 10 · 1:30pm – 5pm

Combines singing, acting, and movement to introduce the triple-threat skills of musical theatre. Campers rehearse and perform selections from popular musicals.

Grades 6-8

Introduction to Acting Shakespeare

July 27 – July 31 · 1:30pm – 5pm

Tackle Shakespeare's language head-on with practical tools for understanding verse, intention, and character. Campers will perform scenes from Shakespeare for their final performance.

Grades 6-8

New Play Creation

August 3 – August 7 · 1:30pm – 5pm

Write, rehearse, and perform an original short play in just one week. Campers will collaborate as playwrights and actors

Grades 6-8

Behind the Scenes: Agatha Christie

August 10 – August 14 · 9am – 12:30pm
(Friday the 14th is 6 - 11pm)

Go behind the curtain to explore scenic design, costumes, props, and stage management — all through the lens of an Agatha Christie mystery production.

Grades 9-12

Acting Basics

June 8 – June 12 · 1:30pm – 5pm

Build a strong acting foundation with techniques in character development, cold reads, and audition preparation. Designed for high schoolers new to theatre or looking to sharpen skills.

Grades 9-12

Behind the Scenes: Starcatcher

June 15 – June 19 · 1:30pm – 5pm
(Friday the 19th is 6 - 11pm)

Explore the technical and design elements of ATC's production of Peter and the Starcatcher — from set construction to lighting design.

Grades 9-12

Friday Night Live: Sketch Comedy

June 22 – June 26 · 1:30pm – 5pm

Write and perform original sketch comedy. Campers study comedic structure, timing, and character comedy, then stage a live sketch show.

Grades 9-12

Behind the Scenes: Othello

July 13 – July 17 · 1:30pm – 5pm
(Friday the 17th is 6 - 11pm)

Get hands-on experience with the technical production of ATC's Othello — stage management, sound, lighting, and scenic design.

Grades 9-12

Acting Shakespeare

July 20 – July 24 · 1:30pm – 5pm

An intensive workshop on performing Shakespeare. Covers scansion, rhetoric, and heightened text with scenes and monologues from the summer season.

Adults 18+

Acting Basics

August 17 – August 21 · 6:30pm – 9pm

An introductory acting course for adults. Covers character creation, audition fundamentals, and scene work. Includes a final performance on the last evening.

Adults 18+

Performing Shakespeare

August 24 – August 28 · 6:30pm – 9pm

Whether or not you have tread the boards in the past, this class will teach you how to handle Shakespeare like a pro. Includes a final performance. Acting Basics recommended but not required.