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American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
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Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
(Map)
Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
A new, immersive educational experience coming summer 2025
Join APT Education for one-day educational explorations designed to inspire and ignite creativity for learners of all ages. In Summer 2025, join Summer Studio for one of three workshop days led by an ensemble of remarkable teaching artists, topic experts and arts leaders as we get ready to embark on a journey through the world of the plays.
Enrollment opens Monday, March 17, 2025.
There's a rumpus in the woods at APT this summer, and all middle school students are invited to join the fun! Summer Studio: Midsummer for Middle Schoolers is a high-energy, immersive exploration of William Shakespeare's fantastical tale designed for students entering 5th-8th grade. Students will participate in theater-based workshops, explore APT's campus and work with professional theater-makers to present their own mini-Midsummer performance at the end of the day.
All Summer Studio: Midsummer for Middle Schoolers participants will receive a complimentary ticket to Friday, June 27's evening performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream included in the cost of their session. Family members of Midsummer for Middle Schoolers participants can also receive up to four tickets to join their camper for the evening performance at 25% off (subject to availability).
Session Tuition: $129 (includes classes, activities, one ticket to A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Hill Theatre and participant t-shirt).
Schedule and activities subject to change
10:00 AM | Introductions and Objectives | |
11:00 AM | Fairy Kingdom Scavenger Hunt | |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
12:45 PM | Puck's Pantomime Challenge | |
1:30 PM | Fairy Language and Verse Lesson | |
3:00 PM | Exploring Midsummer at APT (Crafts and Design) | |
4:00 PM | Rehearsal: Mini-Midsummer | |
6:00 PM | Mini-Midsummer Performance |
Summer Studio: Shakespeare for Teen Artists is a one-day intensive workshop created for young artists ages 14-18 looking to build their confidence in performing classical texts. Whether you've never read Shakespeare before or if you've already fallen head over heels for all the Bard's plays, this intensive is focused on empowering actors with tools and techniques to bring your full self to iconic characters.
APT actors, teaching artists and directors will lead students through educational activities centered on A Midsummer Night's Dream in addition to an audition workshop with our artistic department. To close out the day, students will have the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with professional artists about training, careers and the art of being an artist.
Perfect for students embarking on their college audition journey, this one-day-only experience is not to be missed!
All Summer Studio: Shakespeare for Teen Artists participants will receive a complimentary ticket to Tuesday, July 8's evening performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream included in the cost of their session. Family members of participants can also receive up to four tickets to join their camper for the evening performance at 25% off (subject to availability).
Session Tuition: $129 (includes classes, activities, one ticket to A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Hill Theatre and participant t-shirt).
Schedule and activities subject to change
10:00 AM | Introductions and Objectives | |
11:00 AM | Shakespeare's Sonnets Workshop | |
12:30 PM | Lunch Break | |
1:15 PM | Meeting Midsummer | |
2:00 PM | "Rumble in the Jungle" Scene Work Class | |
4:00 PM | Auditioning with Classical Texts Workshop | |
5:00 PM | Professional Artists Q&A Session |
Join APT for a smashing afternoon in celebration of the singular talent and wit of playwright Noël Coward. Coward's words and world will be explored through this deep dive of his extraordinary work led by artists, experts and members of the Fallen Angels cast and production team. As Fallen Angels toasts to 100 years in 2025, take this opportunity to learn more about the legendary man who set the pace of the 20th century.
Enrollment open to participants aged 18 and up.
All Summer Studio: Noël Coward's Wit and Wisdom participants will receive a complimentary ticket to Sunday, July 13's evening performance of Fallen Angels included in the cost of their session. Family and friends of participants can also receive up to four tickets to join them for the evening performance at 25% off (subject to availability).
Session Tuition: $129 (includes classes, activities and one ticket to Fallen Angels in the Hill Theatre).
Schedule and activities subject to change
12:00 PM | Introductions and Objectives | |
12:30 PM | Coward's Own Words Activity | |
1:00 PM | Coward's World and Legacy Presentation | |
2:00 PM | Design Activity: Constructing the 1920s | |
3:00 PM | Fallen Angels at 100 Scene Study | |
4:00 PM | Choreography Activity: Charleston! |
Interested in learning more? Email [email protected] for more information.