What is shakespeare STEAM ?
Shakespeare STEAM is designed to inspire and empower young individuals by providing hands-on learning experiences in a wide range of creative and technical disciplines. The program encourages curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving by blending scientific concepts with artistic expression. Through a summer conservatory and in-classroom activities, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and technical skills while exploring their passions in fields like design rendering, automating, building, performing, and programming.
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By fostering a growth mindset, the program focuses on academic knowledge and nurtures creativity and communication skills, preparing students for future careers and opportunities in an ever-evolving world. The program gives young learners a deeper understanding of real-world applications of STEAM disciplines across many fields and industries.
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Shakespeare in Detroit's teaching artists are embedded in Detroit schools during the academic year (September - May). They work with grades 3 -12 in classrooms alongside educators to supplement arts and vocational learning.
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High School students who thrive during the school year are encouraged to audition for the summer conservatory—an intensive curriculum that builds on the lessons and learning from the classroom via five-to-six weeks of onsite, paid training with Shakespeare in Detroit's experts.
Science
Students in grades 3-12 learn the Science of Lighting a production with curriculum, assignments, activities and exercises that are curated for each class and grade level.
Technology
Students in grades 3-12 are introduced to how Sound is used in storytelling with curriculum, assignments, activities and exercises that are curated for each class and grade level.
Engineering
Students in grades 3-12 are introduced to the parallels between traditional ideas of Engineering (i.e. Automotive design) and Costume design as well as Props for the field of Theatre.
Art
Math
Students in grades 3-12 learn the Art of classical performance via Shakespeare tools that include: verse vs. prose, heightened language, metaphor, antithesis and the hardest working words in showbiz (verbs). Curriculum, assignments, activities and exercises are curated for each class and grade level.
Students in
grades 3-12 learn rendering, geometry and other applicable measuring and mathematic exercises that help make set building possible. Curriculum, assignments, activities and exercises are curated for each class and grade level.
Summer 2025 YOUTH CONSERVATORY
Shakespeare in Detroit produces an annual youth-led production of a classic Shakespeare play, featuring Detroit teens ages 14–18 and directed by an alum of the company’s STEAM education program.
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All participants — whether onstage or behind the scenes — engage in STEAM-based theatre training, attend field trips with our educational partners, and complete the program by making meaningful contributions to the final production.
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