The program, in which young people perform full-length works of Shakespeare, is now over 20 years old, older than our actors who range in age from 7 to 18 years old. Any child of approximately the right age may take part simply by registering.
Every young participant receives one or more speaking roles.
In 1999, over 250 actors participated in the YSP full-length plays and workshops. The children perform in Shakespeare's words - and quickly learn to appreciate the poetic beauty, as well as the drama, of what Shakespeare wrote. It is the only program of its kind, in which youngsters regularly master and perform the words of Shakespeare in their original uncut form. The actors' tuitions cover only a portion of the costs of the program. Tax-exempt contributions are sincerely appreciated.