The Company of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre

We are Children’s Shakespeare Theatre Company.

We believe in nurturing talent and fostering a joyful atmosphere of excellence. In order to best serve the children of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, we rely on a company model. In this way, older and more experienced company members serve as role models to our newer members. Company Auditions are held annually.

While our Workshops and Summer Sessions are open to all, Company Auditions are limited to invitation only. Once one has performed in a full production with Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, one is considered a company member.

We invite those who may wish to join Children’s Shakespeare Theatre to come see one of our shows, or get to know the way we work at one of our Workshops or Summer Sessions.

The Knaves

The Knaves range in age from 8-14. In this group young actors learn all the skills needed to tell the stories of William Shakespeare’s plays: movement, voice, stage combat, dance. They begin to understand the language and the rhythm of the text through theater games, discussion and lots of on-your-feet rehearsal work. The older kids in this group have often been in at least a few plays, and they act as mentors to the younger ones and the new members. Kids work their way up, playing smaller parts at first and eventually tackling lead roles in 7th and 8th grade.

The Rogues

The Rogues are the teen division of CST, where actors range in age from 14-18. For the most part, they have come up through the Knaves and have a lot of skills which they bring to bear on more challenging productions. The Rogues rehearse in the evenings to accommodate teen schedules with work and after-school commitments. Rogues often tour shows as well, acting as teaching artists when they visit schools and community groups. For more information, please send us an email.

Kids as Teaching Artists

When you learn something and you’re excited about it, you should pass it on. The Rogues sometimes get the chance to teach other kids about the joys and challenges of Shakespeare.