Shakespeare for Young Audiences

In collaboration with Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, KIDShakes will offer outdoor, interactive, educational performances of Shakespeare’s greatest works for FREE to the families of greater Cleveland. KIDShakes performances are specifically geared for families with young children and will serve as the perfect introduction to classic stories, especially those that help celebrate nature. The goal is to invite families outside and into Cleveland’s natural spaces to play and explore through art. Each show will promote artistic expression, creative problem solving, and natural stewardship. With music, dance and interactive storytelling KIDShakes will encourage kids to explore their outdoor settings and solve problems to help the performers advance the story. Thus KIDShakes will provide a uniquely immersive and imaginatively memorable experience for children and adults alike!

2024: THE TEMPEST… abridged!

A perfect event for young children (aged 5-10) and families! This abridged version of William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST, tells the story of 2 brothers who find magic, reconciliation and forgiveness. The audience joins in the performance to create the storm! Event includes  a pre-show workshop, performance, music, dancing, and a take home surprise!

Watch for FREE registration information coming in June!

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
August 24        Time: TBD

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Hines Hill Campus)
1403 West Hines Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
August 25         Time: TBD                                                                                

Cleveland Children’s Museum
3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
August 31         Time: TBD

Tower City, specific location TBD
September 14   Time: TBD