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Calling All Young Thespians!
The Lewes Public Library is thrilled to announce the return of our Shakespeare Summer Acting Intensives. From August 10th to August 21st, students will undergo 30 hours of professional training, culminating in a public performance on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.
We are offering two distinct programs designed for different age groups:
Shakespeare Summer Acting Intensive (Grades 9-12)
Instructor: Sadie Andros
This intensive (and intensively fun!) program is designed for highly motivated high school students with a deep interest in Shakespeare and acting. It is led by Sadie Andros – a theatre teacher at Cape Henlopen High School who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and has performed on professional stages regionally, in New York City, and in London.
Students will dive into:
– Advanced text work and scene study.
– Professional performance preparation.
– Independent rehearsals to prepare for the final showcase.
High School:
Register Here!
Shakespeare Summer Acting Intensive Jr. (Middle School)
Instructor: Kerinne Walls
Middle schoolers will receive the same high-level, 30-hour curriculum adapted to their level. This intensive is led by Kerinne Walls, a Towson University BFA graduate and two-time Kennedy Center Classical Acting Award recipient. As the former Theatre Education Director at the Milton Theatre, Kerinne brings her expertise to:
– Shakespearean performance practice.
– Building confidence through classical text.
– Collaborative scene work for the Sunday performance.
Middle School:
Register Here!
Important Details:
– Dates: Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 21
– Performance: Sunday, August 23, 2026
– Expectations: These are “intensive” programs. Participants are expected to work independently outside of class sessions to master their roles.
The Shakespeare Summer Acting Intensive is a program of the Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society.
The Lewes Spoken Word Society (LSWS) celebrates the tradition and artistry of oral storytelling through lectures, performances, discussions, demonstrations, and other publicly-shared experiences. The LSWS is partially funded by the generous support of the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.
