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Critical Analysis: Fences
Stage Combat: Knife I and II
Critical Analysis: The Tempest
Critical Analysis: The Tale of Cymbeline
Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS: AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES
Dig into the text with experts and other critical thinkers! The perfect way to develop your critical eye, capture the nuance of classic masterworks, and connect with other lovers of drama and literature. This class will analyze and discuss Fences. Tuition includes a free ticket to see Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s mainstage production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Reginald L. Douglas, running February 6-March 1, 2026.
Open to participants ages 18 and older
Instructor: Gerrad Alex Taylor
Dates: Tuesdays, January 20 – February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026 (Follow Up Class)
Times: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Tuition: $125 (Includes a free ticket to see CSC's production of Fences)
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STAGE COMBAT: KNIFE I AND II
Professional Stage Combat training in Knife with Certified Teacher Melissa Freilich. Those interested in testing with the Society of American Fight Directors will need to register for BOTH sessions and pay an additional, non-refundable adjudication fee. Students who pass will receive the Society of American Fight Director's recognition in Knife.
Open to participants ages 18 and older
Instructor: Melissa Freilich
Dates: Session I: Sundays, 2/8/2026-3/8/2026. Session II: Sundays, 3/22-4/26/2026
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Other Date/Time Info: SAFD Adjudication on 4/26. Class WILL be held on Easter Sunday
Location: The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 206 E Redwood Street, Baltimore MD, 21202
Tuition: $220 ($60 adjudication fee payable to instructor/SAFD)
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS: THE TEMPEST
Dig into the text with experts and other critical thinkers! The perfect way to develop your critical eye, capture the nuance of classic masterworks, and connect with other lovers of drama and literature. This class will analyze and discuss The Tempest. Tuition includes a free ticket to see Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s mainstage production of The Tempest directed by Ian Gallanar, running April 24-May 17, 2026.
Open to participants ages 18 and older
Instructor: Molly Horton Booth
Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 5, 2026; May 19, 2026 (Follow Up Class)
Times: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Tuition: $125 (Includes a free ticket to see CSC's production of The Tempest)
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS: THE TALE OF CYMBELINE
Dig into the text with experts and other critical thinkers! The perfect way to develop your critical eye, capture the nuance of classic masterworks, and connect with other lovers of drama and literature. This class will analyze and discuss Cymbeline. Tuition includes a free ticket to see Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s mainstage production of The Tale of Cymbeline directed by Ben Lambert, running June 12-July 19, 2026.
Open to participants ages 18 and older
Instructor: Molly Horton Booth
Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 5, 2026; May 19, 2026 (Follow Up Class)
Times: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Tuition: $125 (Includes a free ticket to see CSC's production of The Tempest)
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Questions? Please contact Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's Studio, at studio@chesapeakeshakespeare.com.