Shake it Up Shakespeare Drama Club

What is Shake it Up Shakespeare?

The SHAKE it Up! Student Shakespeare Festival provides a forum for students from different schools to work together to perform a play on stage at The Rose. With the support of The Rose Theatre Academy, each school creates a team of actors, stage managers, crew, and designers and then prepares, workshops and rehearses a 30-minute version of a Shakespeare play. This non-competitive environment is a unique opportunity for students to be introduced to Shakespeare, and understand real-life themes through experiential learning. As the students work on the project together, applying their newly-formed skills, they boost their self-confidence and creativity while building leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. https://www.brampton.ca/sites/Rose-Theatre/EN/Education/Pages/ShakeItUp.aspx

This program is open to students in grades 5, 6, 7 , 8

What happens at Shake it Up Shakespeare?

• Making friends, playing drama games , having fun
• Learn about Shakespeare
• Audition (don't be scared - we help you prepare)
• Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
• Prepare costumes, props and more
• Work with theatre professionals
• Perform for family, friends and staff at the Rose Theatre in downtown Brampton

When is Shake it Up Shakespeare?

• Sign up and rehearsals begin in December and end with a performance in early May
• We meet once a week after school 2:50 to 4:45 (day of the week TBD)
• The performance in early May requires students spend the school day at the Rose Theatre and stay through for the evening performance from 7 to 9 pm

Do I need to come to EVERY meeting?

• Yes - this a performance-based club so every rehearsal matters
• Unless you are sick or away from school you need to be committed to attend every session

How do I sign up?

An information meeting and sign up will occur in early December