In 2026, Delaware Shakespeare will launch an exciting new educational initiative, bringing Shakespeare’s language, characters, and ideas directly into classrooms across Delaware and the greater Philadelphia region.
This touring program features a Shakespeare-inspired performance paired with an interactive workshop that invites students to explore public speaking, rhetoric, and persuasion through some of the Bard’s most powerful speeches.
As Delaware’s only professional Shakespeare company, Del Shakes is proud to deliver high-caliber, professional performances designed to inspire, challenge, and connect with young audiences.
The Performance: QvK
Royalty clashes with royalty in a duel of dominance as a troupe of actors brings Shakespeare’s greatest speeches to life.
Expect epic rhetoric, power struggles, and street-side showdowns in this dynamic, 45-minute performance that blends classical language with contemporary themes. QvK is a sharp, fast-paced satire exploring how the pursuit of ultimate power can ultimately corrupt.
The Workshop
Following each performance, students will take part in a one-hour interactive workshop led by the show’s actors. Through performance, discussion, and creative exercises, students will:
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Analyze rhetorical devices used in Shakespeare’s most famous speeches
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Compare classical and contemporary examples of persuasive language
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Practice public speaking and performance techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment
Featured Characters & Speeches
Students will encounter some of Shakespeare’s most fascinating voices, including:
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Hermione – The Winter’s Tale
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Henry V – Henry V
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Macbeth & Lady Macbeth – Macbeth
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Iago & Cassio – Othello
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Puck – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Bring Del Shakes to Your School
To learn more about booking a performance or workshop, fill out this Interest Form or contact:
Mariah Ghant, Artistic Director: mariah@delshakes.org
Download a printable PDF description of the program.
