Shakespeare for the Classroom
Our mission is entertainment that educates and education that entertains. Southern Shakespeare is proud to offer classroom visits, artist residencies, and performances that incite student interest in history, language, and performance relevant to Shakespeare’s times, themes, and work.
Let us partner with your school, classroom, or community center to make it happen! Scroll down to learn more about these offerings and more, and let’s be in touch about accomplishing your learning goals together.
Don’t forget to also peruse our packages of pre-recorded performances and curriculum–these offer maximal flexibility for educators to use SSC’s past work for current curriculum!
2025 Tour of Romeo & Juliet Complete
Our 55-minute, 5-cast member touring production directed by Artistic Director James Alexander Bond is a fast-moving, high-energy original text performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet — the perfect accompaniment to English and Theatre curriculums!
Check out the study guide that helped students learn about this exciting play!
THE SONNET MAN
Devon Glover, AKA The Sonnet Man, sets Shakespeare’s love sonnets to Hip Hop beats to both entertain and educate. The Sonnet Man has performed at regional theatres and festivals across the United States and internationally! Check out a past performance on YouTube.
A classroom visit from The Sonnet Man introduces a classical form in an exciting way, encourages literacy and creative thinking, and raises student confidence with the classics.
The Sonnet Man will return to the Tallahassee area in 2026!
Workshops are often offered at no cost to Leon County Schools and are reasonably priced for other venues. Please note that teachers/schools may be limited to three (3) Sonnet Man workshops and each workshop is limited to a total classroom size of thirty-five (35) students.
Interested in booking a visit to your classroom?
Shakespeare Man
Shakespeare Man is available for In-Person or Virtual Workshops year-round, customized to any of Shakespeare’s works. To preview a talk with the Bard, check out our 2020 video series on YouTube.
Shakespeare Man classroom visits are often free for Leon County Schools and reasonably priced for other venues.
Interested in having Shakespeare Man visit your School or Venue?