Students and teachers from throughout the South meet the Bard and many other playwrights by attending SchoolFest, week-day morning matinees with discounted student tickets for school groups. Research has shown that arts education encourages high achievement, builds creative problem solving and analytical skills, refines judgment, and stimulates "thinking outside the box." Students exposed to theatre are often more confident and creative and develop a life-long appreciation of language. Come! Enjoy! Learn!

Alfa SchoolFests
Each year teachers and students from throughout the Southeast look forward to Alfa SchoolFest. These special morning weekday matinees provide a valuable resource in meeting course of study objectives through performance of literaryclassics. For more information and a complete schedule, please contact the ALFA SchoolFest Sales Manager at 334.271.5377.

Teacher Seminars
Curriculum-based Teacher Seminars, funded by the Alabama Humanities Foundation and approved for CEU credits through the University of Alabama, offer teachers ideas to help stimulate that “ah-ha” moment in their students’ learning.

ASF Academy
Learn more about the craft of acting in ASF Academy for ages 9 - Adult. Classes are all held on Mondays and Saturdays, with special session - specifically for home-schoolers. Download your reservation form here - classes sell out quickly.

Camp Shakespeare
Don't waste your summer feeling your brain cells die. ASF offers Camp Shakespeare for students ages 10 - 12 and the Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive for ages 13 - 18. These one-week Camps in July culminate in a spectacular student performance on an ASF stage. As one parent wrote, "It's a wonderful thing to see your child get really excited about Shakespeare and the theatre. . . He said it was better than Disney World, and that says it all." Early registration is advised.

Broadway South: ASF Musical Theatre Camp
New York and Broadway’s most talented actors, singers and dancers perform on the ASF stage. Now, you can, too. Learn voice, choreography and acting skills taught by acclaimed ASF pros during an intensive week of lessons and rehearsals. You’ll be working through the week just like a Broadway actor—only faster—and ultimately performing in a mini musical on the ASF stage.
Place: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Dates: June 9 - 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $300

Weekend Warrior: Introduction to Stage Combat
Are you the next action hero or want to learn how to act like one? Work with a professional fight choreographer and learn the moves and techniques of the masters in this true weekend warrior opportunity. You’ll be instructed in the finer points of hand to hand combat as well as how to wield rapiers and daggers using real stage combat weapons. Nobody gets hurt—it just looks like they do.
Place: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Dates: July 25 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) & 26 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Cost: $200

ASF Academy: Acting Classes for All Ages
For Teens:
Elements of acting (Grades 9-12)
Students receive 10 sessions for $200
Session 1: Sept. 27 to Dec. 6    Session 2: Jan. 10 to Mar. 14  
Saturdays  9-11 a.m.

Stage Door (Grades 6-8)
Students receive 10 sessions for $200
Session 1: Sept. 27 to Dec. 6    Session 2: Jan. 10 to Mar. 14
Saturdays  9-11 a.m.

For Homeschoolers:
Acting basics for homeschoolers (ages 7-11)
Students receive 10 sessions for $175
Session 1: Oct. 6 to Dec. 15    Session 2: Jan. 5 to Mar. 9  
Mondays  9:30-11:30 a.m.

Shakespeare in ACTion  (Ages 12–17)
Students receive 10 sessions for $200
Session 1: Oct. 6 to Dec. 15    Session 2: Jan. 5 to Mar. 9  
Mondays  Noon - 2:30 p.m.

For Adults:
Fundamentals of acting for adults
Students receive 10 sessions for $200.   
One Session: Oct. 6 to Dec. 15    Mondays  7-9 p.m.  

Scenework from Shakespeare
Students receive 10 sessions for $200
One Session: Jan. 5 to Mar. 9   Mondays  7-9 p.m.

For Primary Grades:
ACTivate!! (Grades 3-5)
Students receive 10 sessions for $175
Session 1: Oct. 6 to Dec. 15    Session 2: Jan. 5 to Mar. 9
Mondays  4-5:30 p.m.

For More Information:
Contact the Education Department at 334.271.5341, edu@asf.net

Young Southern Playwrights Project
Through the Young Southern Playwrights Project, teachers can attend playwriting workshops, arrange playwright visits to the school, and submit student plays in the YSWP play competition. 

Whatever your interest in education, ASF has what you are looking for! For more information, contact Andy Collins or Ebony Tucker in the education department.

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