EVENT LINK: https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/shakespeare-in-american-communities/

FEE: Free to apply

Shakespeare In American Communities

Shakespeare in American Communities provides grants of up to $30,000 that connect young people across the country to Shakespeare’s plays. Grants support performances and workshops in schools and in the justice system, and apprenticeships for early-career theater professionals.

About Shakespeare in American Communities

Shakespeare in American Communities is a theater program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. It offers three grant opportunities for eligible nonprofit theater organizations:

• Schools Program: Supports Shakespeare-related performances and educational activities for middle and high school students. Matching grants range from $15,000 to $25,000.

• Juvenile Justice Program: Brings Shakespeare-related theater experiences to juvenile justice facilities. Non-matching grants range from $15,000 to $25,000.

• Apprenticeship Program: Provides paid apprenticeships for early-career theater professionals in administrative and technical roles. The programming that apprentices support does NOT have to be Shakespeare related. Matching grants range from $20,000-$30,000.

Since its inception, Shakespeare in American Communities has reached thousands of communities in all 50 states. In that time, more than 140 participating theaters have provided 16,000 performances and 60,000 educational activities.

Starting this year, applicants must choose one grant opportunity—Schools, Juvenile Justice, or Apprenticeships. Applicants can explore which grant opportunity might be the best fit for them using our eligibility quiz.

Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are now open. A mandatory Intent to Apply is due January 29, 2026. Full applications are due February 12, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134849

FEE: $96 ($12/week)

Preschool Acting

Ages 3-5

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7

10:00am - 10:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134850

FEE: $96 ($12/week)

Youth Acting I 

KPOP

Grades K-2

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7   

11:00am - 11:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life through this KPOP sensation. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134852

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Middle School Acting     

Grades 6th - 9th

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

Photo Credit: Perry Rust

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134846

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre II— KPOP Golden

Grades 3-4-5

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

3:30pm - 5:00pm  

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from the KPOP sensation as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134847

FEE: $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre III — KPOP Golden 

Grades 6-7-8-9

Saturdays 1/10 - 3/7 

3:30pm - 5:00pm 

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

REGISTER HERE

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from the KPOP sensation as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. It's going to be GOLDEN!

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, March 7.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center
(202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560)