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POST-SECONDARY

POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS


Additional enrichment events available during your visit:

Student Group Post-Show Chats
We are happy to provide private chats for groups with members of the cast after the show. Sessions are 30 minutes long. $3.00 per person, minimum of 20 people.

Limited availability, so send us an email as soon as you book your tickets.

Collaborative Workshops
11 a.m. to noon before selected student matinees

Participate in dynamic pre-show workshops designed to deepen your students' engagement with the performance. Depending on the size of your group, your students may get to learn alongside those from other schools.

$10 per person plus tax.

To book, please contact our Groups Team in the Box Office. 
Space is limited. Book your spot at least two weeks in advance.

Customized Workshops
10 to 11 a.m. before selected student matinees or at a time of your choosing.

Book exclusive or customized preshow workshops for your students.

$14 per person, plus tax, minimum of 20 people.
In-school or off-site workshops are also available for an additional cost. 

A list of available workshops can be found here. We can also work with you to design bespoke workshops of your choosing.

To book or inquire, send us an email.
Space is limited. Book your spot at least two weeks in advance.

Meet the Festival
Free Q&A sessions with company members on Wednesday mornings July 8 to September 23 from 10 to 11 am. For more information click here

Please also consult the Forum section for more details about events, workshops and activities.

 

University Courses

June 1 to 13, 2026

For-credit courses delivered in partnership with the Universities of Guelph and Windsor, Western, Brock and St. Jerome's (affiliated with the University of Waterloo).

Shakespeare in Performance: Taught by a university professor featuring Stratford Festival artists, this course offers a historical, theoretical and analytical introduction to Shakespeare.

Voice and Text: Taught by Stratford Festival coaches, this practical course invites students to explore acting techniques and exercises to develop their voice with a particular focus on classical text.

Please contact your school to register. If you are not a student at one of the partner universities, contact:
School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph
sotecundergrad@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120

 

The Stratford Seminar Society
August 3-8, 2026

An intensive theatre immersion that enriches members' engagement with the Festival. The experience includes an opening dinner, discounted tickets to eight plays, academic lectures, interviews with Festival artists and daily discussions.

Open to everyone!

For more information, visit stratfordseminarsociety.wordpress.com

 

Post-Secondary Student Placements

We regularly host post-secondary students from Bachelor of Education, Dramatic Arts and Arts Management programs for independent studies, internships or alternative placements. Placements typically take place in Stratford or in a hybrid format.

If you are a student seeking a placement as part of your schooling, please don't hesitate to reach out:
humanresources@stratfordfestival.ca

Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Music

May 4-15, 2026

In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Music, this course gives students, both instrumentalists and vocalists, hands-on insight into the creative process of musical theatre. With a portion delivered onsite at the Stratford Festival, students will attend productions and learn from professional artists through workshops, tours and chats.