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 will produce a youth production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet with Detroit teens between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, directed by former STEAM student Arise Rock.
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Students interested in participating in our program have exciting opportunities both onstage and behind the scenes!
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For those who want to perform onstage, you can either walk in for an audition or sign up for a time slot in advance on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Matrix Theatre Co.'s venue located at 2730 Bagley St., Detroit from 10AM to 4PM.
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For students passionate about working behind the scenes, there are valuable production roles available, including set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and stage management. Please, write a 250-word statement and email the Word doc or PDF to info@shakespeareindetroit.com by May 15, 2025.
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All students, regardless of their role, will engage in STEAM workshops, attend mandatory field trips to our STEAM partners, and fully complete the program—either by performing onstage or contributing to the production team.
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Upon successful completion of the program, each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to advance their education.
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