The Young Shakespeareans
ALISON KORMAN Artistic Director / Founder
Alison is an entrepreneur and classically trained actor who, after working in Mexico and Senegal, returned to New York City's Metropolitan Opera and 92nd Street Y before founding her own arts management company, Korman+Company. During 25 years procuring and producing $5 million annually in still photography, she simultaneously performed off-Broadway and in various theatrical venues abroad. Living in Los Angeles since 1997, she has served as an Account Director for the Taproot Foundation, performed for hundreds of schoolchildren with the LA Assistance League’s Nine O’Clock Players, and began teaching Shakespeare to Title 1 elementary school children in South Los Angeles in 2009. She conceived the idea for The Young Shakespeareans Program in 2010, officially founded the organization in 2017, and has developed its curriculum in the conviction that unleashing the awareness and potential of Title 1 public school children transforms their lives while serving the broader community. Alison continues to perform in theatre, film and television. She received her degree in Special Education and Foreign Language from Washington University in St. Louis.
of John Adams Middle School
The Young Shakespeareans
JOIN
US
at
2022
We are proud to present
a pantomime of
masked performances,
with voiceovers of
Shakespearean text, and
all production elements created by students
because
WE STILL mean it
when we SAY
"IF I CAN DO SHAKESPEARE,
I CAN DO ANYTHING!"
Please RSVP by Friday, May 27 to
theyoungshakespeareans@gmail.com
with the total # attending
(including yourself).
INCLUDE proof of COVID vaccination/booster for each attendee in your response.
ENTRY REQUIRES
PRIOR PROOF OF VACCINATION
& ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE
REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS.
2021 in COVID Fairyland !
Snap Magic Costumes
Mustardseed as designed by Eliceo, virtually "worn" by Shirley
thanks to technology provided by SnapChat OLCs
Phil Walton + Frank Shi
The Young Shakespeareans of John Adams Middle School
in"A Midsummer Night's Dream" like never before…
Performed on a Unified Virtual Stage with
Scenics, Sound, & Animated Costumes
created by Students!
THE 2020 PANDEMIC !
Eerily similar to the plague during Shakespeare's time,
the pandemic closed our schools mid-season.
Our students were devastated and many tears were shed.
To model a creative way to deal with difficult circumstances,
we met online with added instruction in
performing for the camera, and DIY lighting and costuming.
The Young Shakespeareans of John Adams Middle School
persevered with determination to close their 2020 season with
a beautiful online performance of
"ROMEO + JULIET".
you
gotta' watch
this!
The Young
Shakespeareans of
Nevin Avenue
Elementary School ready to rumble &
COMBAT COVID!
Make easy-peasy Costumes at Home
make a renaissance beret
make an elizabethan ruff
Visit the
BEFORE TIMES
Click
the
pages
THE BUZZ
"I've been participating in TYS for 3 years now. It's had an influence on all aspects of my life.
I used to be a very shy, soft spoken person, who really didn't participate. Now when I start talking, people have a hard time quieting me down - theatre was a major confidence boost in my self esteem.
The whole experience has made me a more comfortable public speaker, and I am capable of having a mature conversation with adults. For instance, I've performed at a few benefits and represented TYS to outside organizations. I’ve also shot documentary footage interviewing younger students, and convinced my principal at John Adams Middle School to bring in TYS.
The Young Shakespeareans has helped me recognize my potential for success and as we say,
'If I can do Shakespeare I can do anything!' ”
Emily, 7th grade
a message from our Founder
