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After-School Shakespeare

After-School Shakespeare

Since 2004, Epic worked with the students and teachers of Chelsea Vocational High School in after-school Shakespeare productions. These productions feature students working alongside professional actors, designers and directors. The final scripts weave Shakespeare's language with original student writing.

Past Shakespeare productions: Othello: I am not what I am
Hamlet: Out of Joint
Have U Heard? : Much Ado about Nothing
Romeo & Juliet: 2 Households

Epic thanks LANCÔME and CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY for their funding support of these productions.

"I never knew I was capable of doing a fight scene. To be honest I really didn't think it was going to be such an important part of Tybalt's character. I was amazed to see the teaching artist's ability and passion for theatrical scene fighting. I then knew that since you had confidence in me I began to have confidence in myself."
- Robert Paula, Chelsea High School

Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City December 2002:

"Your Antigone-In-Progress program has been a strong source of support for many students and I thank you for your tremendous efforts. It is always a pleasure to unite with people and organizations that are committed to improving the quality of life for our City's youth and to enhancing the arts community."