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  • Boston Common Performances

    All's Well That Ends Well performances are free

    ·Rent or bring a chair - rentals $7 + $3 deposit

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    Parking Boston Common Garage

    ·Restrooms available

    ·Bring a blanket to sit on

CORIOLANUS

Fool For Love

New in 2012! Shakespeare & Leadership

See Calendar for matinee schedule

BARDS Program

  • July 25 - August 12, 2012

    CORIOLANUS

    • When:

      Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays 7pm; 2 hours and 45 minutes

    • Venue:

      Parkmand Bandstand @ Boston Common

    • Need to know:

      There are NO performances on MONDAYS.

      Matinee: July 28th @ 2pm

      ASL Performance: TBD

      For information about chair rentals and reservations, visit the Support US section.

      Visit the FAQ page to answer all your questions about attending Shakespeare on the Common.

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  • November 6, 2011

    Fool For Love

    • When:

      November 6, 2011, 7pm 2 hours

    • Venue:

      Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts

    • Need to know:

      Meet the Cast and Support CSC!!!

      For a $45 donation, skip the line and receive premium seating at the reading, plus attend a post-performance reception with the cast and director! For more info, click HERE.

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  • Spring 2012

    New in 2012! Shakespeare & Leadership

    • When:

    • Venue:

      Cutler Majestic Theater

    • Need to know:

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BARDS Program

Boston Adolescent Renaissance Drama School

July 16 – August 11, 2012

Explore the world of professional classical theater in Boston this summer!

   

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Summer BARDS Program is an intensive summer training program for high school students, ages 14-18 (and have completed at least his/her freshman year). Come spend your summer training with professional actors, honing your craft and tackling Shakespeare!

For four weeks, BARDS students participate in a series of skills-building classes in voice, movement and acting, as well as master classes led by guest artists. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to observe rehearsals by CSC’s professional acting company for Coriolanus. The Program will culminate with a production of The Tempest directed by BARDS Program Director Emily Homes to be presented for friends, family and CSC audiences at Family Day on the Boston Common.

Schedule: The Program runs July 16 – August 11, 2012. Weekly class schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Final performance will be presented on the main-stage on the Boston Common on Saturday, August 11th as part of CSC’s Annual Family Day.

Application: Applicants must submit an application form, headshot/photo and resume, one personal essay, one letter of recommendation and a $30 application fee (paid by check or PayPal link below). Applicants will be admitted to the Program based on their interest and experience in theatre, as demonstrated through their resume, personal essay and letter of recommendation. Acceptance notifications are issued on a rolling basis. Apply by June 15th for priority consideration.

Tuition: Tuition for the BARDS Program is $1,000.

CONTACT
Emily Holmes, BARDS Program Director
617-426-0863
bards@commshakes.org.

 

 2012 BARDS APPLICATION FORM

Name of Applicant: