Shake It Up After School

Lowell Elementary Students in 2012

What is the ambitious goal of this project?

Undergraduates and elementary school students collaborate to produce a performance of an abridged Shakespeare play. Knowledge of Shakespeare is power in the form of cultural capital. This program improves access to that power for all.

Experience Gained

A great experience for designers, makers, and the all-around adventurous. Build skills in:

• leadership
• communication
• teamwork and collaboration
• time-management
• advanced skills in reading and understanding literature
• problem-solving
• critical and creative thinking
• K-12 outreach and coordination
• non-profit management

Majors and Interests Needed

We are looking for students interested in working with children (10-12 year olds) and a willingness to both work hard and have fun! Any/All majors welcome! This project might be specifically appealing to students in these majors:

•  Art
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundation Studies
• English
• Information Technology & Supply Chain Management
• Literacy, Language & Culture
• Management
• Marketing
• Music
• Teacher Education
• Theatre Arts

VIP Coach Information

Dr. Matthew Hansen is a Professor in the English department with a specialty in Shakespeare, service-learning, and the scholarship of engagement.  See his full profile.

Interested in joining this team?

For more information and to request a permission number to register contact Matthew Hansen at MatthewHansen@boisestate.edu or 426-1215 OR complete this interest form and someone will contact you.  Check out this document for tips on contacting a professor about joining a team.

 

 

Hear from past students working on this project