The Bard Series
This season, students will have the opportunity to participate in three (No audition required) Shakespeare productions!
The Bard Series – A Theatrical Trilogy
The Bloody Bard
Director: Kim Douthit
November 17 Performance at the Kirkland Performance Center
Join us for an original exploration of Shakespeare’s spookiest, witchiest, and bloodiest works just in time for Halloween. Students will spend rehearsals learning important skills to performing this illustrious cannon; from text analysis to character development and movement styles as well as stage combat and special effects to put together a unique showcase of Shakespeare scenes, sonnets, and monologues. Selections include pieces from Hamlet, Julius Caeser, King Lear, Titus Andronicus, and more!
Whether it’s your first time working with the Bard, or you are a seasoned pro – there’s a place for you! Newer students will work on ensemble and small featured roles while experienced students can explore hefty monologues and iconic leads. Auditions and placement will occur during the first meeting.
The session will end with a production taking place Halloween weekend (10/31 – 11/2). What better way to ring in the season?
Some conflicts will be accepted, but students should be available for most rehearsals. No conflicts are allowed during tech and performances.
Rehearsal Schedule:
9/18 – 10/27 Sundays 1-4pm, Wednesdays 7-9pm (small group work)
Tech Rehearsals:
10/28 – 10/30 5:30pm – 10pm
Production Fee: $325
Tuition & Scholarship Info
Scholarships Available
Studio East has a Scholarship Fund to offer partial scholarships for all of our programs to students who could not otherwise participate. Turnaround for scholarships are usually 1-2 weeks. If you are concerned about the class/cast filling to capacity before your scholarship application is processed, please let us know and we will save a spot in class for your student.
More questions on tuition or scholarships? Contact Carolyn Agan.
The Lovely Bard
Join us for an original exploration of Shakespeare’s works through the lens of his love stories. Parental, Familial, Romantic, Friendship, and even Frenemy – the Bard of Avon knew how to explore all facets of human relationships and we will showcase this through scenes, sonnets, and monologues of his work. Students will spend rehearsals learning important skills to performing this illustrious canon; from text analysis to character development and movement styles.
Whether it’s your first time working with the Bard, or you are a seasoned pro – there’s a place for you! Newer students will work on ensemble and small featured roles while experienced students can explore hefty monologues and iconic leads. Auditions and placement will occur during the first meeting.
Some rehearsal conflicts will be accepted, but students should be available for most sessions. Weekday rehearsals will be used for smaller and individual work while weekend sessions will focus more on ensemble pieces. Students will be given their call for the coming week by Monday evening. No conflicts are allowed for tech week or performances.
Rehearsal Schedule
First rehearsal 2/23
Rehearsals two days a week: Sundays 1-4pm & Wednesdays 6-8pm
Tech Rehearsals
Tech Rehearsals Tuesday 4/1 – Friday 4/4 6-9pm
Production Fee: $325
Tuition & Scholarship Info
Scholarships Available
Studio East has a Scholarship Fund to offer partial scholarships for all of our programs to students who could not otherwise participate. Turnaround for scholarships are usually 1-2 weeks. If you are concerned about the class/cast filling to capacity before your scholarship application is processed, please let us know and we will save a spot in class for your student.
More questions on tuition or scholarships? Contact Carolyn Agan.
The Foolish Bard
Learn the basics of Shakespeare and perform a series of scenes and monologues from Shakespeares best Comedies, including classic clowns like Falstaff, Bottom, Dogberry and more.
Rehearsal Schedule
Sundays, April 27-June 8; 5-8pm
Tech Rehearsals
Monday-Wednesday June 9-11 5:30-9:30pm
Production Fee: $325
Tuition & Scholarship Info
Scholarships Available
Studio East has a Scholarship Fund to offer partial scholarships for all of our programs to students who could not otherwise participate. Turnaround for scholarships are usually 1-2 weeks. If you are concerned about the class/cast filling to capacity before your scholarship application is processed, please let us know and we will save a spot in class for your student.
More questions on tuition or scholarships? Contact Carolyn Agan.
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Location
10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Show Sponsor
- Presenting Sponsor: Available
- Artistic Sponsor 1: Available
- Artistic Sponsor 2: Available
- Technical Sponsor 1: The Caley Family
- Technical Sponsor 2: Available
- Technical Sponsor 3: Available
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Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
- Billing as Presenting Sponsor on the show poster, program, website and social banners/posts.
- Sponsor notes in the program.
- Four Opening Night Celebration Tickets to your sponsored show.
- Two Complimentary tickets to one other mainstage production of your choice.
Artistic Sponsor: $2,500
- Billing as Artistic Sponsor in the show program, and website show page.
- Two Opening Night Celebration Tickets to your sponsored show.
- Two 50% off tickets to one other mainstage production of your choice.
Technical Sponsor: $1,000
- Billing as Technical Sponsor in the show program.
- Two Tickets to Opening Night Celebration of your production.
- Two Tickets to one other Main Stage Production of your choice.
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