Education

At HVSF, Shakespeare is not merely a static text from long ago and far away, but a dynamic and present-tense experience of shared discovery and active play. We firmly believe that Shakespeare’s plays continue to resonate with our world today, and our programs empower students to discover elements of their own lived experiences reflected in Shakespeare’s language, stories, and characters.

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In-School Performances of ROMEO & JULIET.

15,000 85% of students show more confidence speaking in front of peers after participating in our programs.

Youth served through in-school education and summer outreach programs through the tri-state region.

73% of students had never performed a Shakespeare play before participating in our residencies.

25% 300 of our summer audience use our youth, senior, military, and veteran ticket discounts.

Major support for Education Programs at HVSF provided by

In-School Workshops conducted with students from K–College.

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Educators engaged in regional programming.

Teaching Artists illuminated text for student audiences.

THE LOUISE ESTE BRUCE FOUNDATION

Support for Education programs at HVSF are provided by The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, Crosswicks Foundation Ltd., Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, The Marshall Frankel Foundation, Peckham Family Foundation, Putnam Arts Council.

NED WHITNEY AND MARTHA HOWELL