Contact: Katie Bruno at katie@nashvilleshakes.org
About
Nashville Shakespeare Festival https://nashvilleshakes.org
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s (NSF) mission is to educate and entertain the Mid-South community through professional Shakespearean experiences. NSF Teaching Artists’ approach in the classroom aims to identify the essential humanity found within the text, and then introduces tools actors use to make sense of the language, characters, and stories. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you like, NSF presents Shakespeare’s works in a way that is accessible to all. The workshops, classes, and coaching sessions incorporate introductory to advanced practices of text analysis, scansion, voice work and projection, stage presence, and physical and movement training.
Program Overview
ROMEO AND JULIET Shakespeare Education Experience: Fall 2026
Touring Productions: 5 actor casts travel around the state and perform on stages, gymnasium floors, in libraries, community centers, and anywhere else they’re allowed to set up!
Student Matinees: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: February 2027
Visit Belmont University’s Troutt Theatre for special students-only performances of classic works, featuring an exclusive talkback with actors and the director following the show.
In Classroom Workshops: Year-Round
Customizable to any Shakespeare play you are reading.
Engaging activities to get students speaking and PLAYING the text, as Shakespeare Intended, led by professional, trained actor/teaching artists.
Professional Development: Year-Round
Theater Teachers: Support and Lesson Plans to help Brush Up Your Shakespeare, or help you get over your fear and start bringing the Bard into your Classroom!
Team Building, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolution: these are all topics that can be discussed with your team with the help of an NSF PD Workshop.
