A Day with Shakespeare

Full‑Length Student Matinee Performance

Julius Caesar

September 23, 2026 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Oklahoma City Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center

A Day with Shakespeare invites students to experience a full‑length, professionally produced Shakespeare performance — the same staging and artistic quality audiences enjoy in our Shakespeare Gardens. This immersive two‑hour event gives young people the chance to encounter Shakespeare’s language, characters, and conflicts in a dynamic, accessible, and unforgettable way.

Designed with teachers in mind, this program supports ELA curriculum, enhances classroom study, and helps students connect deeply with one of Shakespeare’s most frequently taught plays.

What to Expect

  • Full‑length performance of Julius Caesar (approximately 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

  • Professional cast and creative team from Oklahoma Shakespeare

  • Curriculum‑aligned experience ideal for middle school and high school ELA and theatre classes

  • Optional talkback with cast and creative team immediately following the show

  • Teacher resources available to support pre‑ and post‑show discussion

Pricing

  • $10 per student

  • Teachers & Chaperones Free

Why Bring Your Students

This program helps students:

  • See Shakespeare’s text come alive through movement, storytelling, and performance

  • Build confidence in reading and understanding classical language

  • Explore themes of identity, communication, relationships, and community

  • Engage with live theatre as an art form that encourages empathy, critical thinking, and collaboration

Location

Oklahoma City Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Reserve Your Seats

Registration is now open for school groups, homeschool networks, and community organizations. You may reserve seats using your best estimate of student attendance. After submitting this form, you’ll receive a payment link where you can submit your program fee based on the number of students you’ve registered.

This helps us plan staffing and scheduling while keeping the process simple for your group.