Washington DC 2014
The Hobart Shakespeareans spent Thanksgiving in Washington D.C. One of the highlights was the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2014
The Hobart Shakespeareans made their annual pilgrimage to Ashland, Oregon this summer for twelve glorious days.
The kids saw seven plays. Their favorites were Richard III, Into the Woods, The Cocoanuts, and The Comedy of Errors. They also found time to swim, play sports, laugh a lot, and even get to travel to Crater Lake National Park.
Army of Me Rocks Cymbeline
For the climactic battle scene of the 2014 production of Cymbeline, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Bjork's Army of Me to tell the story of the fight between Britain and Rome.
Cymbeline Highlights
In May 2014, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Cymbeline, Shakespeare's under appreciated fairy tale. Enjoy a few of the highlights from an almost three-hour show.
Cymbeline!
In May 2014, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Cymbeline, and many who have come for years proclaimed it the best show ever produced in Room 56. The language, music, and dance clearly raised the bar on anything the kids had tried previously.
Life on the Mississippi
In August, The Hobart Shakespeareans traveled to Hannibal and St. Louis, Missouri to pursue their study of Mark Twain and American History.
An Amazing Night in No Man's Land
Not all nights are created equal. The Hobart Shakespeareans spent Labor Day weekend in San Francisco and Berkeley.
They attended a performance of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land at the Berkeley Repertory Theater with Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley.
The Tempest on Film
In May 2013, The Hobart Shakespeareans brought the magic and music to Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2013
The Hobart Shakespeareans made their annual pilgrimage to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in June and July.
They watched 8 plays, read Alice Walker's classic The Color Purple, swam, played, and had a wonderful time. The favorite plays of the group this summer were A Streetcar Named Desire, The Taming of the Shrew, and Two Trains Running.
Travels With John Steinbeck
After a year of reading four novels by John Steinbeck, the Hobart Shakespeareans spent eight exciting days in Salinas and Monterey.
California Dreaming became a reality!
The Tempest!
In April and May 2013, The Hobart Shakespeareans gave twelve astonishing performances of The Tempest.
Hal Holbrook, Sir Ken Robinson, and guests from all over the world laughed and cried with delight. 52 students played 25 instruments.
New York City/Boston Adventure!
In July 2012, The Hobart Shakespeareans spent sixteen unforgettable days in New York City and Boston.
The students toured colleges, learned about US History, and also found time to study Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, and Henry David Thoreau.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2012
In August 2012, the Hobart Shakespeareans made their annual pilgrimage to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Their favorite productions this year were Henry V and the hilarious Animal Crackers.
Measure for Measure on Film
In June 2012, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed Measure for Measure in Room 56. The "problem play" was no problem for the students.
Yosemite National Park
For a week of June 2012, The Hobart Shakespeareans followed John Muir's advice and hiked all over Yosemite National Park.
Measure For Measure!
In May and June of 2012, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed an astonishing Measure for Measure in Room 56.
People came from across the street and from as far away as Beijing to witness the magic.
Hobart Shakespeareans at TED 2012
The Hobart Shakespeareans brought the house down with a performance at TED Full Spectrum.
Room 56 Ends 2011 With a Flurry of Excitement!!!
The Hobart Shakespeareans ended 2011 on several high notes.
A wild Halloween party, a wilder Thanksgiving celebration, and the craziest Christmas Casino this side of Las Vegas were capped off with a fabulous week in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
Thanksgiving In Washington D.C.
During the week of Thanksgiving, the Hobart Shakespeareans spent eight days in Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.
They learned about American government and the history of their country. From Independence Hall to Gettysburg to the Capitol Building, the children had an experience they will never forget.
Black Hills Adventure!!!
In July, the Hobart Shakespeareans journeyed to the Black Hills in South Dakota. Their adventures took them from the bottom of Mount Rushmore to the top of Crazy Horse Mountain.