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Project Shakespeare's 31st Season
STUDENTS AGES 7-19 INTERESTED IN 2025 PRODUCTIONS - EMAIL PROJECTSHAKESPEARE@GMAIl.COM
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SPEAK THE SPEECH
Directed by Deborah Shakespeare Thurber
and Associate Directors:
Benjamin Michaud & Lif Petrova
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​​​Open to students ages 5 - 19 years old.
Students will explore the fundamentals of Shakespeare’s language, learn how to create a character, and master the art of story telling
through voice and movement. No experience necessary.
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Must be engaged, focused and self-motivated.
Students will perform a showcase featuring scenes and monologues.
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Showcase Performances:
The Jaffrey Civic Center
40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH
Friday July 18 at 6pm
Saturday July 19 at 2pm
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Location, times, dates subject to change
​​​​​​Tuition: $100
Rehearsals July 1-18 Time: TBA
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
X TWO!
Directed by Deborah Shakespeare Thurber
& Associate Directors:
Benjamin Michaud
and Lif Petrova
PS Mainstage
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Ages 7 -19
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When four mismatched lovers, Nature's arguing royalty, mischievous forest fairies and bevy of fumbling actors meet in the woods, everyone will be touched by Shakespeare's magic spell!
New twist - Students will be cast in two roles inviting them to explore the play from two different perspectives. Twice as much fun for all! Theatre education at its best.
​​​​​​Tuition: $300
Rehearsals: July 7-18 Time: TBA
Performances: July 31 - August 10
Locations: TBA
PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Play by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett
Adapted and Directed by
Deborah Shakespeare Thurber
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CAST
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All Ages
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The inspirational true story of a Jewish girl and her family hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex in Amsterdam during WWII. A timeless drama of courage, compassion and the indomitable human spirit.
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​​Tuition: $100
Rehearsals: March 1 - 8
Performances: March 8 at 6pm; March 9 at 2pm*
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LITTLE WOMEN
Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Adapted & Directed by
Deborah Shakespeare Thurber
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Open to All Ages
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The Civil War has begun and Mr. March has been called to serve leaving his wife Marmee and his four daughters to navigate the world of Concord, MA without him. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy strive to be brave, intelligent and imaginative young women in a world defined by gender, class and personal tragedy. Each sister negotiates her private ambitions with society's expectations. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy will surprise, excite and empower you as they transcend from four dreamers to become imperfect "Little Women".
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​Tuition: $100
Rehearsals: April 19- 26
Performances: Saturday April 26 at 7pm and Sunday April 27 at 4pm
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Limited scholarships are available for all programs
and are rewarded based on the merit of need.
Please request a Scholarship Form.

HOW TO APPLY
Email projectshakespeare@gmail.com to apply
Include the following information:
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Which project you're interested in
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Name / Age of student(s)
Project Shakespeare welcomes all students ages 5–18 years old
to participate in theatre productions and homeschool classes. See specified ages for each project.
No experience is necessary and students are not required to audition.
However, all participants should be curious, highly engaged, self-motivated, and self-disciplined.
Upon acceptance, you will be emailed forms pertinent to the particular program.
These forms may include a Registration Form, Rehearsal & Performance Expectations,
Parent Agreement, Scholarship Application and Student Evaluation.
These may be submitted via email, regular mail or on the first day of the program.
