Open to singers and musicians of all types. Instrumental musicians will be responsible for having their own instruments and should have at least a basic proficiency with them. The workshop will form the band for Shakespeare in the Valley’s production on August 2 and 3, and will play and sing the score for the show. During the workshop, participants will be guided through dramatic songwriting, musical styles, collaborating and recording music (played and sung).

Musicians are expected to help with Strike on Sunday, August 4th.

Scholarships are available: Please don’t hesitate to apply if you need it. Scholarship forms are available here.

Stephen Bennett is a composer and writer based in Brooklyn. He spent his early years in New York City as an actor, before figuring out that he really loves writing music for actors onstage. When not upstate, he teaches math and runs the drama program at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Stephen holds an MFA from NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.

MUSIC FOR SHAKESPEARE (ages 12-19)
July 8 – August 4
10:30am – 12pm (Mon-Fri) — with extended hours for late night rehearsals Wednesday July 31 & Thursday August 1.
Performances August 2 & 3 starting at 8pm
Workshop fee: $315 (local) / $350 (non-local)  — See pricing notes in registration for details.
Instructor: Stephen Bennett