Adult Classes
Adult Classes at Shakespeare Theatre Company offer adults a welcoming way to build community, explore artistic interests, and develop theatre skills, regardless of prior experience. The featured fall class, “Appreciating Shakespeare: Magic, Monsters, and Myths,” uses discussion, activities, and close readings to examine magic, the supernatural, and legendary creatures in Shakespeare’s plays. Participants will consider these themes through the perspectives of actors, directors, and scholars, including how such fantastical elements were staged in the Elizabethan era and why they remain compelling today.
When: Mondays, November 2–December 7, 2026
Showtimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m. each Monday
Tickets: Tuition is $300 for the six-week class. A $10 deposit is required from every participant to reserve a place. Financial aid and payment plans are available.
Class: Appreciating Shakespeare: Magic, Monsters, and Myths
Ages: 18 and older
Run time: Two hours per class, over six weekly sessions
Venue: Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th Street SE, Washington, DC
Accessibility: The studios are approximately two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro Station, served by the orange, blue, and silver lines. Several bus routes also serve the neighborhood.
Parking: Limited permit and two-hour metered parking are available. Because parking in the busy Eastern Market neighborhood can be difficult for the duration of class, public transportation is recommended. Drivers should allow extra time and may use the ParkMobile app for metered parking.
Financial aid: Financial assistance is available to help make the classes accessible. Participants may submit a financial aid application or contact Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org about assistance and payment plans.
Refund policy: If a participant cannot attend, including because of weather, refunds or exchanges are not provided. If registration is withdrawn at least one week before the first class, 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Beginning one week before the first scheduled class, tuition is nonrefundable. If STC cancels a session, it will email participants and make every effort to reschedule; tuition remains nonrefundable. Refund processing may take two to three weeks.
Registration: Registration is required. Questions can be directed to Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org.