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Great River Shakespeare Festival



Program

Will's Creative Drama

$160
Calendar Jun 30, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

June 30-July 4 from 9am-12pm with Showcase Saturday, July 4, 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.

Shakespeare for Young Actors (SYA)

$500
Calendar Jun 30, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

June 30-July 19, 2026

Classes are held Tuedays - Saturdays from 10am-4pm with Showcase Sunday, July 19 at 7:30 pm.

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 a Shakespeare play.

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.

Will's Power Players Both Weeks 1 & 2

$310
Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

July 7-11, 2026
July 14-18, 2026

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 11 and 18 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.

Will's Power Players Week 1 (ONLY)

$205
Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

July 7-11, 2026

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 11 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.

Will's Power Players Week 2 (ONLY)

$205
Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

July 14-18, 2026

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 18 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.





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