Camp Bill

Spend your summer with Shakespeare!

Seattle Shakespeare offers a varying selection camp programs each summer. Get an introduction to Shakespeare’s works and basic acting concepts in one of our one-week acting camps.  Our “Production Intensive” camp is ideal for middle and high school students who want to create their own full productions. These three-week camp experiences led by teaching artists are where students not only in rehearse and performance, but also design and build the set and costumes for their production! There’s something for almost every age and level.

  • Battles & Brawls  |  For students entering grades 6-12  |  July 24-28, 2023
  • Camp Bill Production: Much Ado About Nothing  |  For students entering grades 6-12  |  July 31-August 18, 2023 

“A lot of English classes teach Shakespeare like it’s just a book that you read from. Experiencing it and watching it play out on stage is so different – that’s how it was meant to be shown. Camp Bill gives kids that experience of really living Shakespeare.”

– Camp Bill Graduate

Week-Long Combat Class:
Battles & Brawls

Rascals and rogues are wreaking havoc on the Shakespearean stage! Students will learn stage combat using scenes from Shakespeare’s best known fights and feuds. Examine storytelling through quarrels this summer! This camp will take place both indoors and outdoors, at the Rainier Arts Center and adjoining Columbia Park.
  • For students entering grades 6-12
  • July 24-28, 2023
  • 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Rainier Arts Center in Columbia City
  • Sliding scale enrollment fee: $315-500
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Please note: In the comments section during checkout, please include your student’s name and date of birth.

Camp Bill Production:
Much Ado About Nothing

Students will be cast in an original production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and spend three weeks rehearsing, playing games, working on text, and helping to design the world of the production. Join us for a festive 1950s beach-themed romp through Messina, led by director Samara Lerman. This all-inclusive production intensive culminates in two performances at the Luther Burbank Amphitheater over the weekend after camp wraps up. 

  • For students entering grades 6-12
  • July 31 – August 18, 2023
  • 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Performances August 19 & 20 at 2:00pm
  • Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island
  • Sliding scale enrollment fee: $850-1200
REGISTER

Please note: In the comments section during checkout, please include your student’s name and date of birth.

Please note:

In the event of heavy rain or unhealthy smoke, we may shift camp to being indoors or online-only for the day. For intermittent light rain, we will provide pop-up canopies for rain shelter and ask students to dress appropriately for the weather.

We’ll be adhering to the CDC and Governor’s guidance at the time of camp regarding mask-wearing, physical distancing, and other safety procedures.