Shakespeare & Company's Riotous Youth runs summer theater programs on its Lenox campus where young actors explore Shakespeare's language, stories and characters through classes in voice, movement and acting, and share a performance piece based on the play on the final day. Sessions are one, two or three weeks between June 29 and August 14, grouped by age (7-10, 10-12, 13-15), with a three-week advanced Riotous Company session for rising 9th-12th graders who have prior experience. The program runs Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm, both outdoors and indoors, at 70 Kemble Street. EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders receive an automatic 40% discount, and additional need-based financial assistance is available.
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★★★★★Ruth DallmannWe saw a staged reading of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" which was great fun! The acting was great and the small theater put you right in the center of the action.
★R PI've been here before and had a great experience watching productions of Shakespeare plays. 2025's Romeo and Juliet is awful. Terrible directing (aiming for humor and doing it badly), terrible overacting, terrible voice work (including a lot of screaming) and bad casting. All under the guise of modernizing the play. Which would be fine if done well but it wasn't. I felt sorry for parents who brought tweens to see the show hoping for their kids to appreciate Shakespeare. Teens who enjoy South Park might enjoy this version. Unfortunately now I'd be reluctant to take a chance on coming back.
★★★★★Melissa LeeAttending the Shakespeare Company's production of The Comedy of Errors was an experience that left me utterly blown away! The actors and actresses delivered performances that were nothing short of hilarious, capturing the essence of Shakespeare's wit with impeccable timing and infectious energy. Each character was brought to life with such charm and comedic flair that the entire theater was in stitches from start to finish. The stage design, reimagined as a vibrant circus, was a stroke of creative genius. The colorful, whimsical sets and costumes perfectly complemented the chaotic and farcical nature of the play, adding an extra layer of visual delight to the performance. The circus theme was not just a backdrop—it was integral to the storytelling, creating a dynamic atmosphere that enhanced the humor and energy of the production. As always, the Shakespeare Company delivered an unforgettable experience. This production of The Comedy of Errors was a masterclass in comedy, creativity, and pure theatrical joy. It’s the kind of performance that stays with you long after the curtain falls. Simply outstanding!
★★★★★Zachary OstermanEvery production I've seen here has been nothing less than amazing. The set for love's labour's lost from 2013 Thy adapted the play or a post world war 2 setting
★★★★★Shauna DamascaThis was the 2nd year that we've spent our anniversary seeing an amazing production... We always have a great time!