Let Shakespeare Teach Your Class
Have you ever seen your students almost dozing off automatically whenever you talk about “Shakespeare”? Have they developed an aversion to a long-dead playwright? Let us help them to overcome their Shakesfear by introducing the Bard as a living breathing person, who will engage your students with conversation, stories and anecdotes about his growing up, career choice and family life, in ways to relate today’s students to Shakespeare during Elizabethan England. 
Shake Hands with Shakespeare TM brings the magic of interactive live theater to the classroom. All we need is a schoolroom and your students. Our William Shakespeare, the star of this one-man-show, will also interact with the audience to perform a few scenes from his plays*. During this encounter, your students will not only become familiar with the Bard, but also with historical back-ground and his texts. *Can be custom tailored to fit the class curriculum. Call 661.799.5953 Rates as low as $100 for an in-class presentation.
What people are saying about Shake Hands with Shakespeare
“..an exciting way to introduce Shakespeare, the man, to students.” “…a great way to develop interest in Shakespeare’s works and actively engage students while they learned about his life and times.”
– Marc Winger, Ed. D., Superintendent, Newhall School District
“This was an effective and valuable way to bring the life of Shakespeare to my GATE students.” “…presented in a visual format that will help students to remember.”
–Wayne Abruzzo, Principal, Oak Hills Elementary
“The performer…was believable, entertaining and informative.”
“As a precursor to our unit on Shakespeare it was very well done.”
Applicable California Education Standards
2.0 Creative Expression
2.1 Development of Theatrical Skills
2.2 Creation/Invention in Theatre
3.0 Historical and Cultural Context
3.1 Role and Cultural Significance of Theatre
5.0 Connections, Relationship, Applications
5.1 Connections & Applications
5.2 Careers & Career-related Skills
About our Shakespeare
Jason Johnson is the Producing Artistic Director for the Santa Clarita Playhouse. He received his BA in Drama from U.C. Irvine. He was a working actor in Los Angeles for ten years, appearing in commercials and stage productions. Prior to moving into education he was a member of West Coast Ensemble. In theatre production, Jason worked with Ted Schmidt at the Cast Theatre in Hollywood and with Shakespeare Festival/LA. He has been the Drama Instructor for Lawndale High School. He has taught at Cal. State Northridge while earning his MA degree.
Call 661.799.5953 for details and booking rates.
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