Sweet Tea Shakespeare
Sweet Tea Shakespeare (STS) operates from a text-forward approach that uses early modern staging practices, contemporary practice, music, movement, and simple staging elements. This is outlined both in our “Credo” of practices (a summary of which is below) as well as our Company Handbook, both of which are provided as supplemental materials. STS embraces early modern staging practices including: universal lighting, a surrounded space, simple staging, cast doubling, enlivened costuming, cross-gender casting, live music, a “ballpark” atmosphere and actor stakeholders. The STS experience is collaborative and story-driven.
Workshop:Shakespeare on Your Feet
Select classrooms gain access to STS artists on a smaller scale. Workshops include activities meant to activate and empower students’ learning toward NC state learning standards and focus on language, leadership, embodiment, empathy, problem-solving, and engagement.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students 40
Maximum Number of Performances 4
Technical Requirements: Classroom with ability to move chairs to create open space
NC Essential Standards: 6-12: Theatre Arts, World History, and English Language Arts Beginning to Proficient Standards
Cost: $250 - one program / $450 - two programs (same day, same school)
Workshop:Post-Show Talkbacks
Post-performance talkbacks with actors/teaching artists that focus on production choices, text, history, and performance.
Duration: 30 minutes
Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students 400
Maximum Number of Performances: 2
Technical Requirements: microphones
NC Essential Standards: 6-12: Theatre Arts, World History, and English Language Arts -- Beginning through Proficient
Cost: $250 one workshop / $450 two workshops (same day, same school)