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