Shakespeare

The play’s the thing!

Dates

Jul 13 – 18

Grades

9th – 12th
(As of Sept. 2025 and 2025 grads)

Earlybird Costs

$425 Overnight Camp
$325 Day Camp
Earlybird pricing ends 04/01/2025
+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)

Explore the challenges and thrill of performing the works of the greatest playwright in the English language—William Shakespeare!

This advanced acting camp will teach you to use voice and body to make classic texts come to life for a modern audience. You’ll benefit from daily devotional challenges that will strengthen your faith and help develop a biblical worldview. You’ll also enjoy attending a live Shakespeare performance.

Each camper will have an acting role, and the week will culminate in a 35–40 minute showcase performance for family and friends.

While not a requirement, it’s suggested that you attend Theatre EDUcamp before attending Shakespeare EDUcamp.

Activities

  • Produce scenes complete with lighting, sound and costumes.
  • Work exclusively with Shakespeare’s texts.
  • Attend classes led by theatre professionals on handling Shakespeare’ language, Shakespeare on film and vocal work for heightened text.
  • Attend a fully produced Shakespeare play.
  • Tour professional theatre facilities.
  • Grow spiritually through devotions and Bible challenges.
  • Perform in the showcase at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Performance Hall. Photography and video is allowed.

Audition

Please record and email a 1-minute monologue from your favorite Shakespearean play (costumes, set, props not necessary) to [email protected].

Supply List

Please bring a white shirt, a black shirt (shirts should have no writing), black pants (not athletic), and dark shoes (not sneakers). If you are actively involved in theatre or plan to continue in theatre, we highly recommend purchasing character or rehearsal shoes.

Sample Schedule

8:30 a.m.Physical warm-ups
9 a.m.Masterclasses & rehearsals
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Rehearsals
4:00 p.m.Free time & dinner
5:30 p.m.Rehearsal & free time

(Exact times and session content may vary.)

General Information

When to Arrive

Camp check-in for all campers is on Sunday between 2–4 p.m. at the Welcome Center.

Day camp drop-off each day will be from 8–8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center.

What to do When You Arrive

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Welcome Center to check-in. Our camp counselors will give you your camp schedule and camp T-shirt. If you have a camp balance, you can take care of it at this time.

When to Depart

Day Camp pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5 p.m. in the Welcome Center. Camps generally end on Friday at noon. Check your specific camp schedule for times of final presentations, performances or concerts that may take place after noon on Friday.

Day Campers

Day campers must live in or stay with family in the immediate Greenville area.

Campers may be required to be on campus from 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on camp days.
Check your camp schedule for specific details.

Day campers can also enjoy a fun highlight of our camp experience, the Bruins Bash, on Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.

Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.

What to Bring

Phones may be used at certain time during the week of camp depending upon activities.

A modest amount of spending money is suggested for The Den, vending machines and Bruins Shop.

Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.

Overnight Campers:

  • Twin bedding or a sleeping bag and pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Towels and shower shoes
  • Bible

What to Wear

At EDUcamp, we want to create an environment that is appropriate and comfortable for all campers. In order to do this, we have a dress code that we ask all campers to abide by. Please review these guidelines to ensure that your camper’s attire aligns with our camp standards:

Tops:

  • Camper may wear loose-fitting shirts.
  • Sleeveless, midriff-bearing, or tight-fitting shirts are not permitted.

Bottoms:

  • Shorts that approach the knee are acceptable.
  • Loose-fitting jeans and athletics pants are permitted.
  • Mid-thigh shorts or tight-fitting pants are not allowed.

Inappropriate Themes or Images:

  • Clothing with inappropriate themes, offensive language or explicit images is not allowed.
  • Campers should refrain from wearing attire that may be considered offensive or disrespectful to others.

Lunch will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.

Camp Director

Nathan Pittack

Nathan Pittack

Nathan Pittack is a director, educator and performer based in Greenville, SC. He served as a Teaching Artist at South Carolina Children’s Theatre and has developed his own 3-day theatre workshop, which he takes to high school students along the east coast. Currently he serves on BJU’s arts administration team as the head of operations and outreach. He holds an MA in Theatre from BJU.

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