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.

Brainfood Summer Institute

Brainfood Summer Institute is a 5-week summer program that introduces participants to learning life skills and leadership skills through food and cooking. Participants have the opportunity to learn about food, nutrition, cooking, and jobs in the food industry through activities, games, restaurant visits, cooking in our kitchen, and working with guest chefs.

• Brainfood Summer Institute 2012 will meet from June 25 - July 26, 2012.
• Classes meet four days/week, Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at our Chinatown location.
• Brainfood Summer Institute is open to high school aged youth (rising 9th graders through graduating 12th graders).  
• Brainfood is not a summer job, but participants can earn community service or internship hours.

·         Brainfood is FREE!

• Students who are interested in joining Brainfood need to be able to attend program for the full 5 weeks.
• Brainfood has capacity for up to 25 participants.

Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2012, and the application deadline is Wednesday, June 13th. After June 13th, students may be admitted on a case-by-case basis as spaces open up.

How to Join Brainfood Summer Institute 2012

Students who are interested in joining should complete the following steps:

Step 1: Fill out an Application

Interested youth need to fill out a Brainfood Summer Institute application and return it to Brainfood (via fax or email) by June 13th.**  

Click here to view and download the application here. 

Fax to:            (202) 478-0502

Email to:         amy@brain-food.org

**If students have not sent in their application by the June 13th, they are welcome to attend the Brainfood Summer Institute Orientation and bring their filled out application with them or fill out an application onsite.

Step 2: Attend Orientation on Wednesday, June 13th

 

Summer Institute Orientation

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

4pm - 6pm

Calvary Baptist Church

733 8th St. NW (Chinatown neighborhood)

• At Orientation, youth will learn more about the program, meet program staff, tour the facilities, and be interviewed to determine their schedule compatibility and their interest in the program.
• Depending on the number of youth who attend orientation, applicants may be notified that day or later in the week if they are accepted into the program.
• Priority will be given to applicants who (1) reside and/or attend school in Washington, DC, and (2) can attend the program for the entire 5 weeks.

Questions? Contact: Amy Daly, Program Director, amy@brain-food.org, 202.615.9250                                                                   

Brainfood's Chinatown location

Calvary Baptist Church

733 8th St. NW

International Affairs Student Leadership Academy