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Education

Our youth program is designed to promote literacy and theater education in a fun and entertaining manner. In addition, we provide a training ground for youth as well as adults.



Cynthia Santos-DeCure
Director of Educational Development

Brando Cutts
Educational Associate



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After-School Drama Workshop

At the Richard Goad Theatre
Tuesdays, September 21 - November 9, 2010
3:15pm - 5:00pm

This program is designed to promote literacy skills via the arts by exposing students to Shakespeare and drama. It is also an introduction to acting and different techniques used in theater.

Program includes:
  • Acting
  • Stage movement
  • Theater games/improvisation
  • Shakespeare history
  • Shakespeare scenes & others
  • Final presentation of games and scenes from plays on last day: November 9th.

Cost is $145.00

Download the enrollment form.

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Enrollment Type

Robin Hood (A Musical)

At the EXPO Theater
Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 22nd to Nov. 7th
4:00 - 6:30pm

Robin Hood is leading a merry life with his followers in Sherwood Forest. Unfortunately, the evil Prince John has taken the place of King Richard the Lion-Hearted, who has gone to the Holy Land on a crusade. With King Richard absent, Prince John is waging a personal war against Robin Hood. Meanwhile, Lady Merle of Cornwall hopes to make John more acceptable to the people of England by forcing Maid Marian, Robin's childhood sweetheart, to marry the wicked prince. Only the brave and shrewd Robin Hood can secure Nottingham for the safe return of the king.

Cost is $150.00 (plus $20.00 materials fee paid to director)

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Long Beach Shakespeare
Academy for the Performing Arts

Youth Classes (Schedule TBA)
Adult Classes (Schedule TBA)

School Tours

Tour the Richard Goad Theater

Bring your class to the Richard Goad Theater for a lesson in theater history and Shakespeare aligned with the California Visual and Performing Arts content standards for your class grade.

For scheduling a tour and pricing information please contact Cynthia Santos-DeCure

After School Programs

Six-week After School Program

Modeled after our successful summer drama camp, the after school program encompasses studying theater, acting, Shakespeare history, text and characters; all culminating in a showcase presentation of Shakespeare scenes. Our program is designed to promote literacy and theater education in a fun and entertaining manner.

To set up an after school program at your school and pricing information please contact Cynthia Santos-DeCure