The study of theatrical performance has been proven to enhance students’ academic achievement, confidence, communication skills, resilience, ability to collaborate, and sense of community. 

We provide educational opportunities that are inclusive, accessible, and empowering to all who participate.

Bring Apocalyptic Artists into your classroom!

  • Workshops

    Consider hosting one of our highly trained teaching artists for a workshop or residency!

    Apocalyptic Artists’ pioneering teaching style introduces the world of the theater and Shakespeare through collaborative storytelling, embodied textwork, and performance.  Our teaching artists simultaneously support classroom teachers in integrating Shakespeare into lesson plans across the curriculum while leaning on archetypal principles of character and story to deepen students' relationship to their peers and themselves. 


  • Scripts and Study Guides

    We are currently developing annotated scripts and study guides to compliment our filmed adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare. Have your students read along with the exact edit of the script we used for the film!

    Available now: Download the FREE script and study guide for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  • Films

    Since 2020, Apocalyptic Artists has been producing filmed adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays, created specifically with a contemporary audience in mind. These films are free to screen in your classroom.

    Films currently available include Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

    Coming Spring 2026: As You Like It

  • Performances and School Tour

    Every Spring, Apocalyptic Artists produces a school tour of a play by William Shakespeare. Employing minimal design and vibrant music, and supported by in-school workshops, a company of actors transforms familiar school spaces – classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums - into the world of the play.

    Past touring productions included Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

    Coming Spring 2026: Macbeth

  • Professional Development for Teachers

    Host an Apocalyptic teaching artist at your school or join us online for a professional development workshop. Develop drama based teaching practices designed to get students out of their seats and on their feet!

Contact Us

Coming Up: Virtual Professional Development for Classroom Teachers - MACBETH

In January and February of 2026, we are proud to be offering multiple dates for teachers to join us online while we share some of our favorite strategies for introducing students to the works of William Shakespeare through drama based practices. Join our Director of Education and company member Alice Renier for a crash course in how to get students out of their seats and up on their feet!

  • Discover entry points to the play for young audiences

  • Gain insights into the production and company to share with students

  • Explore drama based techniques for teaching the play

  • Access three lesson plans to implement in your classroom

$50 registration fee, FREE to teachers participating in our upcoming tour of Macbeth!

Register for one of the following dates:

Saturday, January 31, 2026 2pm - 4pm EST

Saturday, February 21, 2026 10am - 12pm EST

Register