TEEN CRITIC

Designed for high school students interested in journalism and/or critical writing, the Teen Critic Program at Shakespeare Theatre Company teaches students how to view theatrical productions with a critical eye and how to write an informed comprehensive theatre review.

Teen Critics will be invited to the Press Night for each production (two complimentary tickets per production), receive a press packet, preferred press seating and will have the opportunity to meet with professional theatre critics from local newspapers and members of Shakespeare Theatre Company staff to learn about how to write an effective theatre review.Â

After seeing each show, Teen Critics will write a review and submit it to the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department (due one week after Press Night).  STC education staff will work with the Teen Critic to make revisions and then the review will be published in a school newspaper or online.

Teen Critics must commit to the entire season of Press Nights and additional Writing Workshops.

The Government Inspector
Sunday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Lansburgh Theatre (workshop at 6:15 p.m.)

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tuesday, November 27 at 7:45 p.m.
Sidney Harman Hall (workshop at 6:15 p.m.)

Man and Superman
Saturday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Lansburgh Theatre (workshop at 6:30 p.m.)

Wallenstein
Tuesday, April 16 at 7:45 p.m.
Sidney Harman Hall (workshop at 6:15 p.m.)

Coriolanus
Thursday, April 18 at 7:45 p.m.
Sidney Harman Hall (workshop at 6:30 p.m.)

The Winter's Tale
Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Lansburgh Theatre (workshop at 6:15 p.m.)

Additional Writing Workshops:
Saturday, October 13 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Administrative Offices
516 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

To apply to be a Teen Critic click here.  Once your application is received, a phone interview with the Community Engagement Manger will be scheduled.