“I know theater heals – but how, exactly?”

“How can I become a more inclusive, responsive artist?”

“What does theater look like at the intersection of emotional awareness and creative liberation?”

“Why perform Shakespeare – or any art – in prisons?”

Answer these questions, and more, with Marin Shakespeare’s second cohort of the Social Justice Training Program. Take a deep dive into yourself with this month-long intensive, featuring weekly workshops led by Returned Artists, Shakespeare for Social Justice teaching artists, and thought leaders in the field. With opportunities for deep play and discovery alongside weekly visits to Marin Shakespeare programs at San Quentin and Folsom state prisons, participants will develop a new understanding of social justice and theater.

Program Outcomes:

• Participate in Shakespeare-based exercises promoting self-discovery and rich creativity.

• Learn Drama Therapy approaches to Shakespeare and devised theatre.

• Learn about Trauma-informed facilitation and peer support building.

• Build Skills in facilitating positive, inclusive classes.

• Examine the intersection of social justice and theatre.

• Create a Culminating Project to share in a final showcase.

Participants who complete the course will be eligible to join Marin Shakespeare’s Shakespeare for Social Justice as volunteers and/or teaching artists.

* PLEASE NOTE: Admission to any California State Prison is not guaranteed and requires obtaining clearance from the prison. Clearances are contingent upon passing background checks conducted by the institution. Upon acceptance into the Program, you will need to provide your clearance information to the Social Justice Program Director, including your full legal name, DOB, Driver's License/State ID and SSN.*

When and Where?

August 1^st – 29^th, 2024

7-10 PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Marin Shakespeare Company, 514 4^th Street, San Rafael

12:30 PM-5PM, Fridays at San Quentin State Prison

Optional 3-5 PM at Folsom State Prison

Tuition/Scholarship/Paid Positions:

Tuition for the Social Justice Training Program is $900. We are dedicated to including all students regardless of the ability to pay.  We are offering a three-tiered payment structure that creates an equitable fee structure and removes barriers to access. Need-based scholarships (free or partial tuition) are available. In accordance with our social justice values, we are also offering up to two paid positions for those who need them; participants will be paid $16/hour.

How do I apply?

Fill out the Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/dakittjZGr1Sv76U7

You will need: Resume/Headshot; Personal Statement; Proof of Financial Need (if applying for scholarship or paid position)

I have questions! Who can I talk to?

Email Social Justice Director of Programming, Alejandra Wahl, at alejandra@marinshakespeare.org