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Shakespeare Trunk Show- Twelfth Night
This Production Class is for adults ages 18+.
The Shakespeare Trunk Show production class is a dynamic six-week educational program designed to make Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable. No experience necessary! Never done Shakespeare? NO FEAR!
This program is a great, low-pressure way to build confidence “treading the boards”! Summer camp is not just for kids!
Classes: July 8 – August 16, 2025
Classes are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6:30PM-9PM and M-F of the final week.
Tuition is $225 (including a $3 processing fee).
We do offer financial aid, payment plans, and scholarship opportunities for much of our Education programming.
Application forms are available upon request by emailing Eric Prim at eprim@mctinc.org.
Performances are on Friday, August 15 at 7PM and Saturday, August 16 at 7PM.
With our first Shakespeare Trunk Show production class for adults, we race through a wacky world of servants and masters, twins and disguises, clowns and fools, heartache and hijinks in Shakespeare’s most musical comedy. Laughs, catches, stratagems, and songs keep the plot rolling (and the audience rolling in the aisles) all the way to its surprising conclusion. Using simple storytelling, a few props and costumes, a handy-dandy box, and lots of imagination, this “trunk show” telling will bring this tale to life right before your eyes. Some of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous characters alongside some of his most beautiful poetry- this adventure of a sea-voyage turned upside-down
and love triangles turned inside out will make you shout, “Play on!”
Under the direction of Sarah Walker Thornton, a seasoned professional actor/director with a BFA in Theatre from Wright State University and an MFA from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, our class is set to bring the magic of iambic pentameter to life. Thornton’s background includes co-founding the NYC-based BAMA Theatre Company, recognized for its accessible and engaging approach to Shakespeare.
And be sure to check out Sarah’s interview about Adult Shakespeare Trunk Show on KPAX’s Community Spotlight!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adult Education FAQs:
What will we do in Production Classes?
Production Classes are a rehearsal process that culminates in performances. You will participate in a group audition, be cast in a role, rehearse, and perform in the show. The audition and casting take place the first week of class.
How do I register for classes?
Registration forms and class information can be found here.
After I submit payment to MCT, am I enrolled in class?
Not yet! After submitting your online payment, you will receive a follow-up email to complete the online registration form. Please fill this out promptly, so that we have your information (emergency contact, allergies, etc.)
I can no longer attend. What is your refund policy?
Full refunds are given if a cancellation is made before the first day of class.
Cancellations made before the second day of class will be refunded in the form of an MCT gift card in the amount of the tuition minus $75.
No refunds will be given after the second day of classes.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes, there are a limited number of partial scholarships available. Receipt of an application does not guarantee a scholarship.
You will be notified of your eligibility before class begins, as soon as all applications have been processed. Application forms are available upon request by emailing Eric Prim.
Why do you need my phone number?
The information on the registration form is there for us to be able to contact you in case of an emergency or any other situation in which we would need to talk to you. Please provide the contact information for emergency contacts who are local.
When can I get tickets to the show?
Tickets are on sale through our Box Office and can be purchased online, by phone (406) 728-7529, or in person Monday-Friday from 12–5PM.
Questions?
Contact the Education Director at education@MCTinc.org.