Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance

July 14 – August 1, 2025

View the 2025 Brochure Here!

Take your teaching of Shakespeare to another level. Go beyond the Bard’s words on the page and discover Shakespeare in the context that brought his works to life. Our three-week, intensive Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance summer course at Shakespeare’s Globe in London will provide you with new perspectives and invaluable experiences that will transform the way you teach Shakespeare.

This program is ideally suited for inquisitive, adventurous Middle or High School teachers with experience teaching English Literature or Drama willing to work outside their comfort zone. Although participants engage with Shakespeare’s work as texts to be performed, not simply read, “Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance” is not an acting program. The course is delivered with the knowledge that teachers may have training or experience with performance-based methods of teaching Shakespeare. Applicants must be currently working as classroom teachers.

TSTP 2025 Program Cost: $5200 includes tuition and tickets to three Globe productions. 

TSTP 2025 Accommodation Cost: $2500+ Participants must make own accommodations in London. Please see The Globe’s TSTP Guide to Accommodation & the Local Area for a list of suggested, nearby accommodation options. 

Not Included: international airfare,  accommodations,  travel insurance, medical insurance, or any other incidentals. Applicants must provide proof of overseas health insurance with their application.

Please note, this is a dynamic, but intensive program — we strongly recommend no friends, family members, or children of any age or pets accompany you or be accommodated at housing during any part of this high-level, residential program. 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS

Every year, ESU Branches nationwide generously provide TLab scholarships for classroom teachers in their communities. ESU Branch TLab scholarships are for current classroom teachers attending multi-week courses at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Oxford. You may also explore further scholarship and grant resources from your local schools and communities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTACT HOURS

This course incorporates approximately 100 contact hours of professional development. To receive a certificate of attendance, teachers must “turnkey” their learning and lead a professional development seminar back in their school or district.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application Instructions:

1.  Compile your application materials:

2.  Complete the 2025 TLab Application – Shakespeare’s Globe. All applications must be submitted digitally to the ESU via this application by May 10th for review by the ESU prior to submission to the Globe.  The Globe will contact you directly via email with their admissions decision.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Cancellation Policy:

If you are unable to attend the program, you must notify the ESU immediately in writing at auhl@esuus.org and when applicable cc the ESU Branch that awarded a TLab Branch Scholarship. Fees already paid to the Globe will be returned according to the Globe’s cancellation policy, as specified in their materials. ESU Branch TLab Scholarship Recipients will be personally liable for additional TLab fees such as stipend and/or airfare if disbursed or paid prior to departure in the event of a withdrawal.

If the State Department of the United States announces a “no travel” policy or the Globe cancels a program, fees paid to the institution will be returned according to the individual school’s cancellation policy, as specified in their materials.

International Airfare:

It is highly recommended to:

1. Not book international airfare until you have received your email acceptance to the 2025 TSTP program directly from The Globe.

2. to book only a changeable/refundable flight.

ESU TLab Branch Scholars do NOT book international airfare until given permission by your ESU Branch.