Riotous Youth

One-week Introductory Session
Monsters, Magic, & Mischief: The Tempest – August 11–15, 2025
For Ages 7–12*
Tuition: $450
“The isle is full of noises” in this fast-paced 1-week exploration of Shakespeare’s characters as they navigate the magical and mischievous beings of an enchanted island, using text and characters from The Tempest. Participants will share the text and events they have explored from the play with family, friends, and Company members on the final day of the session.

*To participate in Riotous Youth, your child should turn 7 by March 1, 2025.

Two-week Sessions
For Ages 7–15*
Tuition $850

The Taming of the Shrew 
June 30 – July 11

Romeo & Juliet
July 14 – July 25

Henry IV Part 1
July 28 – August 8

Designed to introduce young actors to the language, stories, characters, and ideas in Shakespeare’s plays in imaginative and playful ways. Classes incorporating voice, movement, and acting enable students to explore Shakespeare’s text emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Participants will then create a “Greatest Hits” performance piece based on their experience of the play, which they will share with family, friends, and Company members on the final day of the session.

*In order to participate in Riotous Youth, your child should turn 7 by March 1, 2025.

Three-week Advanced Session: Riotous Company
July 28 – August 15
For Students in 9–12 grades
Tuition: $1,075

This program is designed to provide an opportunity for young actors to take the next step in their training. Actors who are heading into 9th-12th grade and who have participated in Riotous Youth for at least two sessions, or have equivalent experience in other Shakespeare & Company Education Programs, are eligible to apply. Classes may include ensemble building, voice, movement, clown, fight, and acting. At the end of the three weeks, they will perform scenes chosen specifically for them from several Shakespeare’s plays. 

Hours & Location
Riotous Youth is held at Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, both outdoors and indoors. The program runs from 9 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday, with a final performance sharing mid-morning on the last day at the Rose Footprint Theatre.

Tuition, Refunds & Discounts
A $300 deposit is due at the time of registration for all Riotous Youth and Riotous Company sessions. Tuition payments are due in full by May 31, 2025. Enrollments after June 1, 2025 should be paid in full at the time of registration.

Sibling Discount: $25 off the family’s total tuition per additional sibling enrolled.
Multiple Session Discount: $25 off the family’s total tuition per additional session enrolled.

Refund Policy
A Full Payment Refund, minus a $100 processing fee per child per session, is available if the participant notifies Shakespeare & Company in writing by May 1st, 2025. A 50% Payment Refund, minus a $100 processing fee per child per session, is available if the participant notifies Shakespeare & Company in writing by May 15th, 2025. No Refunds will be given after June 1st, 2025. Any enrollment change (i.e. switching sessions) is subject to an additional $50 application fee.