INTRODUCING SHAKESPEARE LAB!
Shakespeare Lab is our newest education and workforce development initiative, creating real pathways for young people. At its core, it is designed to equip students with confidence, communication, leadership, and career-ready skills that prepare them for success on and beyond the stage.

‍Shakespeare Lab Mainstage
A free training and performance program for high school students, offering hands-on experience in classical theatre. Participants work alongside professional directors and designers through a rehearsal process that mirrors a professional production, culminating in a fully staged performance on the Shakespeare Dallas mainstage.

What to Look Forward To:
Building skills in classical text, voice, movement, and ensemble performance.
Training with the same theater professionals behind Shakespeare in the Park.
Experiencing a supportive, educational rehearsal and production process.
Performing in a fully staged youth Shakespeare production at Samuell Grand Amphitheater,

Rehearsals: Southern Methodist University | June 15–July 17 | M-F: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Spacing/Tech/Dress/Performances: Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre | July 21-26 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

With your parents' permission, submit a 60-90 second video HERE of you reading or reciting a monologue by May 23.  
Need a monologue? Click HERE for options.

Shakespeare Lab Apprenticeships
‍In partnership with Dallas College, Shakespeare Dallas offers paid, mentored apprenticeships in acting, technical theatre, and production roles during our summer season providing real-world experience and a direct step into the industry.
*Applications for the 2026 Apprenticeship Program are now closed. Check back in 2027!