Shakespeare in Song
Description
What happens when Shakespeare meets jazz, funk, salsa, and pure musical joy? A high-energy, sing-along celebration! In Shakespeare in Song, famous lines from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, and more, are transformed into fresh, toe-tapping songs that get students clapping, singing, and completely hooked. Interactive, joyful, and full of imagination, this performance makes poetry exciting and accessible for young learners.
Shakespeare in Song is an engaging, participatory celebration of Shakespeare’s work, offering an exciting new way to experience his genius. Great for those discovering his plays for the first time. No prior knowledge about Shakespeare needed!
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,835
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $2,455
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, All Grades
Theme
Theme
End of Year Celebration
Jazz Appreciation Month
Music in the Schools Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Poetry Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Creative Writing
European History
History
Reading
Visual & Performing Arts
World History
Tech
Technical Requirements
Artist travels with their own sound system, keyboard and equipment. They need access to power and someone from the school to make sure the stage is lit. Assistance unloading and loading the car is helpful if possible.
Testimonials
“Shakespeare in Song" represents the ideal of what we want to achieve with every performance we bring to Nashville for our student audiences, seeking to present artistry of the highest quality and educational value.
Our experience with Shakespeare in Song at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center was exceptional on every level. Our staff loved working with Daniel Kelly and the entire ensemble. We appreciated the high quality of the performance in terms of musicianship, educational value, and audience engagement.
Within minutes after the show began, the students were engaged and focused, eager to participate in whatever happened next. Teachers, parent chaperones, and our staff enjoyed the performance as much as the students. We watched in amazement--and participated—as he orchestrated an inclusive and skillful songwriting experience.”
— Roberta Ciuffo, Executive Vice President for Education and Outreach, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN
"Daniel Kelly was an incredible professional and entertainer bringing Shakespeare to life in the Black Hills. I was truly moved by each performance he gave because he adjusted his style to connect to the diversity of each audience - from young students, the general public, and to adults with developmental disabilities, each performance was specially crafted for their needs. I would be honored to have Daniel and his band back at The Matthews."
— Becky Naccarato Eastburn, Executive Director, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish, South Dakota
“Daniel made magic by combining Shakespeare and music. His excellent job explaining Shakespeare's works and how they can translate into music helped the audience understand what they were seeing and hearing thus they were fully engaged. The feedback from teachers was that students were mesmerized and would be talking about the show for weeks to come! Everyone agreed it was definitely a quality performance. Daniel was so personable and a joy to work with!”
— Molly Campbell, Arts Education Coordinator, Alhambra Theatre, Hopkinsville, KY
“This is the most engaging experience I’ve had with Shakespeare ever - and I’m an English teacher!”
— High school English teacher, Nashville, TN
