American Shakespeare Center Education Programs
10 S Market Street, Staunton, VA 24401
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American Shakespeare Center Education Programs include Playhouse Tours, a Virtual Playhouse Tour, student matinees, workshops, immersive theatre programs, Summer Theater Camps, drama clubs, and Theatre Camps. The program also offers Shakespeare Uncorked pre-show wine and beer tasting and “No Kidding” Programs for Adults to read, rehearse, and perform classic plays on the Blackfriars stage along with ASC Education Artists and other special guests.
• Schedule: Activities include in-person and virtual options, as well as school-time student matinees and seasonal offerings such as Summer Theater Camps.
The mission of the American Shakespeare Center is to advance understanding, imagination, and community by illuminating Shakespeare through performance, research, and education in the Blackfriars Playhouse and beyond. The organization uses a repertory model where actors perform multiple productions in rotation and honors Shakespeare’s original practices, including Shared Light and audience interaction. Its community involvement includes student aid, local partnerships, and collaborations with universities, businesses, and cultural institutions. The Virtual Playhouse Tour includes locations that are not accessible to the public on in-person tours.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Schedule: Activities include in-person and virtual options, as well as school-time student matinees and seasonal offerings such as Summer Theater Camps.
The mission of the American Shakespeare Center is to advance understanding, imagination, and community by illuminating Shakespeare through performance, research, and education in the Blackfriars Playhouse and beyond. The organization uses a repertory model where actors perform multiple productions in rotation and honors Shakespeare’s original practices, including Shared Light and audience interaction. Its community involvement includes student aid, local partnerships, and collaborations with universities, businesses, and cultural institutions. The Virtual Playhouse Tour includes locations that are not accessible to the public on in-person tours.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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