The Rustic Mechanicals presents a FREE workshop for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) at The Lyric Theatre! Registration is free and limited to 20 students. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Take a trip behind the scenes with this lecture/demo workshop that explores how The Rustic Mechanicals use Shakespeare’s staging conditions from 400 years ago to take his plays from page to stage for a modern audience. Topics include three-quarter thrust staging, shared light, audience interaction, casting and gender, music, and (if/when time allows) costuming and props.
NOTE: There is no charge for this workshop, but please click Buy Tickets to claim your free ticket BEFORE the workshop as space is limited.
This workshop is sponsored by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg as part of the Summer Arts Festival.