City: Dallas

In “Shakespeare with Henry within the Prison Pipeline,” incarcerated youth learn and perform excerpts from Shakespeare's work Macbeth alongside Junior Players teaching artists, with a final production and post-program internships. The goal is to connect participants with universal themes in Shakespeare’s works, linking past experiences, present situations, and future possibilities.

Shakespeare Dallas will deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare with student matinees of Julius Caesar, in-person enrichment, and study guides. Support from Shakespeare in American Communities enables the company to offer this program – including tickets and transportation – free or deeply subsidized to a minimum 10 public schools in culturally underserved areas.

The "Linking Fences" project with artist Cary A. Thrall will work with the community to tell stories through mini-lessons, artwork creation, and a final public artwork on a section of...

Using modern translations of Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet that resonate with diverse audiences, Shakespeare Dallas will deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare. The program encompasses student matinees,...