At HVS, Shakespeare is not a static text written long ago and far away, but rather a present-tense experience of shared discovery and active play.
We believe that Shakespeare’s plays speak powerfully to our world today, and our programs empower students to find aspects of their own lived experience reflected back to them in Shakespeare’s language, stories, and characters.
HVS Education Programs are designed to support the Common Core standards. Those New York State Public Schools that participate in the arts in education service from BOCES will be eligible to receive New York State aid for the program, if the program is processed through the service.
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Reserve Today: 2026 Theater Field Trips
At Hudson Valley Shakespeare, we believe that Shakespeare isn’t just something to read—it’s something to experience. His plays are alive, urgent, and deeply connected to the questions students ask about their own lives and the world around them. Every student, no matter their background or experience, can find themselves in his stories.
Invite your students to Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s new Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center located in Garrison, NY for an inspiring day of world-class performance and discovery. Our morning student matinees offer the same thrilling 17-actor productions that have made HVS one of the cultural treasures of the region, with the Hudson River itself as the spectacular backdrop of the stage.
For more information and to book contact Sean McNall, Director of Education at smcnall@hvshakespeare.org or Julia Ohara, Education Program Coordinator at johara@hvshakespeare.org.
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