Classes are held once a week every Friday, for 5 weeks.

Schedule for Session 1: Romeo and Juliet

April 4 - Act I
April 11 - Act II
April 18 - Act III
April 25 - Act IV
May 2 - Act V & Wrap-up Discussion

Program details: The festival supports a group of 15 adult learners who have organized a Collegium to study the plays in each GRSF season. The group will meet once a week over 10 weeks from April 4 - June 6 to study The Comedy of Errors (separate registration) and Romeo and Juliet. Actors, directors, and designers are invited to classes to augment script studies.

Classes are held once a week every Friday, for 5 weeks.

Schedule for Session 2: The Comedy of Errors

May 9 - Act I
May 16 - Act II
May 23 - Act III
May 30 - Act IV
June 6 - Act V & Wrap-up Discussion

Program details: The festival supports a group of 15 adult learners who have organized a Collegium to study the plays in each GRSF season. The group will meet once a week over 10 weeks from April 4 - June 6 to study The Comedy of Errors and Romeo and Juliet (separate registration). Actors, directors, and designers are invited to classes to augment script studies.

July 1-5 from 9am-12pm with Showcase Saturday, July 5, 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this half-day class for our youngest creators, students will be introduced to theater and storytelling through games and familiar folktales and fables. They will learn basic theater exercises which promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Students will work together to build safe, respectful, and FUN atmosphere - developing colaboration and concentration skills throughout the week.The program will culminate in a final presentation for friends and families.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

July 2-20, 2025

Classes are held Tuedays - Saturdays from 10am-4pm with Showcase Sunday, July 20 at 6pm.

Program Details:

This intensive day camp for students entering grades 7-12 introduces young actors to the principles of acting Shakespeare. SYA students work closely with professional actors to understand and interpret Shakespeare’s text. Students of all experience levels will collaborate to learn acting techniques while applying principles of scansion, meter, and text analysis to Shakespeare’s plays. They will also study movement and creative improvisation exercises. The instructional team adapts material to meet the needs of students and provides extensive coaching on performance, confidence, and presentation. All SYA students work with members of the GRSF professional company, get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a professional Shakespeare production, and attend GRSF’s two Shakespeare productions with their class. Work will culminate in a showcase performance of Shakespeare scenes and monologues.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

July 8-12, 2025
July 15-19, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 12 and 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, two-week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

July 8-12, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels, and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

July 15-19, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.