Youth Classes

Marin Shakespeare's Youth Classes provide afterschool and weekend classes throughout the school year.

Sundays at Marin Ballet
Stage Door Class (Ages 5-7)

Sundays 1 to 3 pm

FALL: September 28 - November 16
WINTER: January 25 - March 22 (no class February 15)
LOCATION: Marin Ballet, 100 Elm St., San Rafael

TUITION: $200

Welcome to the theatre! In this class, we will use improvisation to teach skills like teamwork, spontaneity and confidence. Your child will explore acting through creative dramatics.

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Friday, Sept. 26 / Winter - Friday, Jan. 23

Shakespeare in ACTion! (Ages 8-12)

Sundays 3 to 5pm

FALL: September 28 - November 16
WINTER: January 25 - March 22 (no class February 15)
LOCATION: Marin Ballet, 100 Elm St., San Rafael

TUITION: $200

Students will rehearse and perform some of Shakespeare’s greatest scenes and speeches.

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Friday, Sept. 26 / Winter - Friday, Jan. 23

For Homeschoolers

Acting Basics for Homeschoolers (Ages 7-11)

Wednesdays 11:30 - 12:30

FALL: September 17 - November 19
WINTER: January 14 - March 25 (no class February 18)
LOCATION: Marin Ballet, 100 Elm St., San Rafael

TUITION: $150

This course is designed for homeschoolers and culminates in a final performance.

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Friday, September 12 / Winter - Friday, January 9

Shakespeare in ACTion for Homeschoolers (Ages 12-16)

Wednesdays 12:45 - 2:00

FALL: September 17 - November 19
WINTER: January 14 - March 25 (no class February 18)
LOCATION: Marin Ballet, 100 Elm St., San Rafael
TUITION: $150

This class will take an in-depth look at Shakespeare by putting it up onstage and working toward a final performance!

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Friday, September 12 / Winter - Friday, January 9

Stage Combat Classes

Beginning Stage Combat (Age 12+)

Wednesdays 4 to 5 pm

FALL: October 1 - November 19
WINTER: February 11 - April 8 (no class February 18)
TUITION: $160
LOCATION: Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd Street, San Rafael

No experience necessary for this introductory course in unarmed combat and basic swordplay.

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Monday, September 29 / Winter - Monday., February 9

Advanced Stage Combat (Age 12+)

Wednesdays 5 to 6 pm

FALL: October 1 - November 19
WINTER: February 11 to April 8 (no class February 18)
TUITION: $160
LOCATION: Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd Street, San Rafael

For those experienced in stage combat. You must have approval of MSC’s Education Director to join this class. Call for details.

Registration Deadlines: Fall - Monday, September 29 / Winter - Monday., February 9

Teen Touring (ages 13+)

To schedule a free performances of the Teen Touring Company at your school, please email or call us at 499-4487 in the Fall. In 2009 we will present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Click here for information about auditions and performances:

To sign up, call 415/499-4487 or click here for an Enrollment Form.