EAST TEXAS' ONLY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE
SUMMER STUDENT WORKSHOP
Immerse yourself in the life of a professional actor OR theatre technician as you train with the Texas Shakespeare
Festival Company during the 2026 season. This workshop is designed for students
who are serious about taking their work to the next level and seeing what life as a professional artist is
really like. The workshop culminates in a showcase performance, free to family and friends.
This year we have added a Technical Theatre option for those interested in learning more about different areas of theatre offstage. When filling out the application, choose your area of study between "Acting" or "Technical Theatre".
• Instruction from our professional company
• Tickets to six Texas Shakespeare Festival shows
• Daily lunch provided
• Professional contacts from throughout the county
• Classes in Voice, Movement, Acting, Technical Theatre, Business Prep, Shakespeare, Auditioning, and more!
DATES:
July 14th-July 19th, 2026
PRICE:
$650
TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:
Email a letter (one page maximum) that explains a challenge you are facing in your life and how this workshop can help you overcome it. Once completed, the letter can be emailed to: MSullivan@texasshakespeare.com
“I was submerged in the process of a professional acting company, and got to observe six of the
best productions that I had ever experienced.”
-Mikey Pelaia, Longview, TX
“The Texas Shakespeare Festival did so much more than just improve my acting, it broadened my horizons and taught me that there are many talents that make up a good actor or actress.”
-Irais Barrera Manzo, Easton, TX
“I learned so many new things that I can use in future Shakespeare productions. Plus, free stuff. Whoo!”
-Rachel Odell, Frisco, TX
