Empower Students to Express Themselves Through Theatre!
Looking for an in-class or after-school program that builds creativity, teamwork, and leadership?
Want to see your students develop confidence, energy, and skill?
Need a professional theatre program that works with YOUR school’s schedule, budget, and needs?
Introducing…
In-class or after-school theatre workshops that transform students into confident, expressive performers and citizens through the poetry and wit of Shakespeare.
We believe putting the Bard’s words onstage is something ANYONE can do. Our workshops help students of all ages find their voices.
In-Class Workshops
✔ 30-90 minutes
✔ Grades 3-12
✔ Exercises and games chosen to target certain concepts and highlight student choice and creativity
✔ Customizable to your curriculum needs
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- Text-specific:
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- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
- Macbeth
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- And more!
- Romeo and Juliet
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- Class-specific:
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- English
- Theater
- History
- Humanities
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- Text-specific:
Stage-a-Play After School Camp
✔ Multiple days: 5 days – 3 weeks
✔ Grades 3-12
✔ Students put on a play! We cut a version of a Shakespeare play, cast it, rehearse it, and bring all the theatre trappings (lights, sound, costumes) to stage it.
Can This Program Work for YOUR School?
✔ You want an engaging program that boosts students’ confidence so they can succeed in all areas of their life.
✔ Your school values arts education and wants to make Shakespeare accessible so no student is left without a creative outlet to express themselves.
✔ You want reliable, experienced instructors you can trust your students are in good hands while learning teamwork and other skills.
If you answered YES to any of these, Shakespeare Live! Theatre Workshops are perfect for you!
What’s the Investment?
In-Class Workshops
$200 Base
- Additional charges may apply for groups of 50+ and sessions longer than 90 minutes.
Stage-a-Play After School Camp
$750 Base
- One week, up to 12 students
- Additional charges may apply for groups of 12+, longer plays/rehearsal time.
On a tight budget? We’ve got you.
Reach out and we’ll work together to find a creative solution for your school. Theatre should be for every student.
Special Thanks to
Thanks to a generous gift from the Meridian Arts Commission, Shakespeare Live! will be sponsored for 15 Meridian schools in the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited to bring dynamic arts education to Treasure Valley students.
What Students Will Learn
Mastering Shakespeare’s Language
Students will break down Shakespeare’s text and make it sound natural and engaging, which will help develop public speaking and communication skills.
Acting & Performance Skills
From movement to voice projection, students will learn foundational acting skills that they can use to be more authentically themselves.
Theatre Production Experience
Hands-on learning with staging, blocking, and character development, learning how to collaborate in a constructive and respectful way.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Theatre is a group effort. Students will learn to trust their fellow actors and build an ensemble, working together towards a common goal.
Meet Your Teaching Artists
Tris Berg
Tris is the artistic director of The Boise Bard Players. Apart from running the company, Tris also has extensive teaching experience, especially with Sam Murphy at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and other theaters.
- Professional Actor for 10 years
- Teaching Artist for 8.5 years
- Specialized in Shakespeare and Classical Acting Technique
- Experience with Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise Contemporary Theater, Missoula Children’s Theater, and Idaho State University
Dakotah Brown
Dakotah is a founding member of The Boise Bard Players and is a consummate teaching artist. He has taught for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise Contemporary Theater, and Hall International Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Professional Actor for 16 years
- Teaching Artist for 15 years
- Former Education Associate with Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Specialized in Acting and Directing
- Experience with Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Northwest Children’s Theater, and Hall Intl. Academy
Sam Murphy
Sam is the managing director of The Boise Bard Players and theatre educator. Sam is an intimacy choreographer, director, actor, and teaching artist in the Treasure Valley.
- Professional Actor for 10 years
- Teaching Artist for 9 years
- Specialized in Acting and Directing
- Experience with Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Starlight Mountain Theater
Our Team Has…
Over fifteen years combined experience in teaching and directing Shakespeare with teenagers.
Worked with students of all skill levels to develop their abilities and confidence.
Designed theatre programs that make classical text accessible & exciting.
This program isn’t just about Shakespeare—it’s about helping students become expressive, well-rounded, and confident individuals.