KidsAct!

03/31/2026

🎭 Excellent article about SRO's summer youth education programs for grades 1–12!

✅ Register now for KidsAct! (grades 1–8) and SRO Teen Ensemble (grades 9–12) at shakespeareroyaloak.com. All skill levels are welcome—it will be the most fun they have all summer!

👏 Thank you to The Oakland Press!

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/03/29/shakespeare-royal-oak-gives-students-the-power-of-performance/

For more than two decades, Shakespeare Royal Oak has told the timeless words of William Shakespeare in the summer. Beyond that, though, the organization nurtures the next generation of performers through a pair of immersive youth education…

02/24/2026

🌟🎭 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🎭🌟 for our 2026 Youth Education Programs for Grades 1–12!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of Shakespeare, stage combat, creativity, and confidence-building in the park! 🌳✨

🌟 KidsAct! (Grades 1–8)

Our exciting six-day immersive experience introduces young performers to:
⚔️ Safe sword-fighting & stage combat
🎭 Shakespeare performance
😂 Comedic improvisation
🎬 Professional instruction from experienced teaching artists

The program concludes with an hour-long showcase for friends and family in beautiful Starr Jaycee Park! 🌳👏

🌟 SRO Teen Ensemble (High School)

🎭 2026 Teen Production: "The Taming of the Shrew"

Our award-winning outdoor teen program is back and bolder than ever!

During this two-week intensive, students will:
🎭 Dive deep into character development
⚔️ Train in safe stage combat & sword fighting
👗 Explore costume and set design
🎬 Learn all aspects of producing a Shakespearean performance

Think 10 Things I Hate About You… but in the park! 🌳✨

Kate refuses to play by the rules — and in a world full of compromise, she’s labeled a “shrew.” Enter Petruchio, a fellow nonconformist. Sparks fly. Wills clash. They fight fiercely for love.

Does Kate outwit the world to love on her own terms? Or does she allow herself to be “tamed”?

💫 Join us and decide for yourself with three public performances on the Shakespeare Royal Oak Stage!

Spots fill quickly — register today!

Experience the magic of live theatre at Shakespeare Royal Oak—Michigan's premier outdoor summer Shakespeare festival. Enjoy professional performances under the stars, engaging youth programs, and vibrant community events in beautiful Royal Oak.

02/01/2026

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has been named the 2025 Winner in Best Theatre for Young Audiences Production by BroadwayWorld! 🏆🎭 Congratulations to the hardworking actors of SRO Teen Ensemble and our dedicated education team! 👏✨

The 2026 production will be announced soon 👀🌟 All high school students are welcome to audition and become part of the magic in the park 🌳✨

12/19/2025

Hey KidsAct! and SRO Teen Ensemble alumni and fans! Our 2025 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was nominated for a BroadwayWorld Award! Voting is open until December 31. Please take a minute to vote for Shakespeare Royal Oak! Way to go everyone! https://www.broadwayworld.com/michigan/awards/

08/03/2025

Look at those smiles! Our young performers (grades 1-8) nailed their final performance at the park! A big thanks to our instructors and educators, as well as the parents and friends who came out to support the kids. They had a blast learning Shakespeare, safe sword fighting and combat, improv, and more! We look forward to seeing you in the park next year!

08/01/2025

We hope to see you at the park for "Macbeth" this final weekend!

Email from Purchase tickets for Macbeth now through August 3 Join us for our Final Performances of 2025 Dear Friends of SRO, Come see us in the park before it’s all over - there’s still time... Our au

07/31/2025

The show must go on! SRO Teen Ensemble was in the middle of their final performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” when the rains came. The show was moved to underneath the pavilion-and they nailed it! We are so proud! 💪❤️🧚‍♂️👑

07/29/2025

BIG NEWS! We've added a performance of SRO Teen Ensemble's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Bring your friends and family to this 90-minute free show (donation only, no tickets needed) July 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. See you at the park!

07/28/2025

Thank you to The Oakland Press for a great article about our main stage productions and youth education programs. “The transformation we see in these students is incredible,” Nahhat said. “They come out of it not only with theater skills, but with leadership, teamwork and a deep sense of accomplishment.” Two shows left for SRO Teen Ensemble (Mon and Tues) and KidsAct! starts Monday!

This year’s cast includes a unique pairing: Drew Parker and Meredith Parker, a married couple who star as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Their chemistry is set to electrify the production, which also fe…

07/27/2025

We're so proud of our high schoolers in Shakespeare Teen Ensemble! Hear all about their characters and experience creating an abridged version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which they will perform Sunday-Tuesday at 7 pm July 27-29. No tickets required -donation only. See you there!

07/26/2025

SRO Teen Ensemble brings "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" to life Sunday -Tuesday, July 27-29 at 7 p.m.. Come support these talented high schoolers as they enchant the park with magic, mischief, and unforgettable performances. Even the younger ones will enjoy this 90 minute performance of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. Free admission – bring a blanket or chair and your favorite people!