SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS

August 3 - 7 | 2026

Ages 8-16

Experience Shakespeare like never before with Shakespeare in the Woods! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Ned Smith Center in Millersburg, students will bring the classic story of Hamlet to life in their outdoor DeSoto Amphitheatre!

Shakespeare in the Woods is a five-day immersive theatre education program taught by Gamut Theatre, central Pennsylvania’s only professional theater dedicated to telling classic stories in new and exciting ways.

Actors will explore Hamlet, Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, through voice, movement, stage combat, and character workshops, all while embracing the natural environment as their stage. With plenty of opportunities for creativity and collaboration, students will develop their performance skills and connect with Shakespeare’s most famous characters, lines, and scenes.

The final performance runs 60 minutes and has a talk-back discussion between the actors and audience following the performance.

Shakespeare in the Woods is directed by Melissa Nicholson, Gamut Theatre’s Executive Director.

Drop-off is between 7:30 and 8:00 AM at Gamut Theatre.

Pick-up is between 5:00 and 5:30 PM at Gamut Theatre.

A bus will be provided to transport students to and from the Ned Smith Center each day.

Registration for Summer 2026 will open on Friday, February 6.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are LIMITED SLOTS available, so register SOON!

COST

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $450

Early Bird pricing applies to registrations made and paid in full before April 15, 2026.

REGULAR REGISTRATION: $490

Regular pricing applies to registrations made and paid in full on or after April 15, 2026.

A 50% deposit will be due to complete registration. Your registration is not complete until we receive a deposit.

Are you in need of a payment plan? Contact our office manager at gamut.office@gmail.com

Are you in need of financial assistance to attend a Gamut Theatre Education Program? 
Contact our Office Manager at gamut.office@gmail.com to ask for a scholarship application.

  • Scholarship applications are due on May 15th, 2026. Any applications received after that will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis but assistance is not guaranteed.

  • Scholarship applications will be reviewed at the end of May, and all decisions regarding scholarships will be communicated with applicants no later than June 7th.