Teacher Professional Development

(Virtual) Indigenous Arts Immersion

March & April, 2025

Immerse students in the stories and artistry of Indigenous creators through this virtual, three-part program designed for secondary and post-secondary students and educators. Included in the program from March 1-April 30 are:

• Recorded Teacher Professional Development
• Access to filmed productions of Women of the Fur Trade and 1939
• Pre- and Post-Show Chats with Cast and Creative Team

The pre- and post-show chats are scheduled at a mutually convenient time before and after your students have watched the productions and in particular connection with one of the two shows.

All elements of the program are delivered virtually through our digital production platform (Classroom Connect) or via Zoom/Microsoft Teams/Google Meet (for the artist chats).

Learn more about Women of the Fur Trade and 1939:
Women of the Fur Trade Digital Study Guide
1939 Digital Study Guide

"We wanted to share our thanks and appreciation as these sessions [with the cast] were incredibly enriching to our students and their understanding of the play… I truly feel that today gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation for [the play]… I really hope Stratford continues with this program. It makes such a difference to see the play as it is intended to be seen and secondly being able to understand the perspective of the production team is incredible. Thank you again!"

Cost: $199 + tax
Early-bird price until February 3: $179 + tax

An auditing rate of $159 is available for teachers wishing to access only the Teacher Professional Development and filmed productions. If this is of interest, please contact us directly.

Register by February 28. Space is limited.

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Upon registration, you will receive an email from one of our Education Associates with a registration form as well as access to the recorded PD and the two filmed productions.

TEACHER DAY 2025

Saturday, April 26

Come fill your cup alongside other passionate educators!

Explore the 2025 season before bringing your students. Preview performances, enjoy refreshments, and meet with Festival teaching artists, cast and creative team members.

• 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Brunch & Artist Chats
• 2 p.m. Annie (Festival Theatre)

Your registration includes brunch and artists chats. In addition, you may book tickets at the preferred rate of $29. Teacher Day registrants are entitled to two $29 tickets for the 2 p.m. performance of Annie that afternoon and an additional two to use for the following selected performances. Upon registration, you will receive further information about how to book your chosen tickets.

Anne of Green Gables:
Friday, May 2 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m.

As You Like It:
Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m.

Forgiveness:
Friday, May 23 at 2 p.m.

Macbeth:
Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m.
Friday, May 16 at 2 p.m.

The Winter's Tale:
Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m.

"I love Stratford's Teacher Day! It's an energizing learning experience with activities I can use in my classroom. I really appreciate being able to preview shows before bringing my students on a field trip."

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Cost: $89 + tax
Early-bird price until February 3: $69 + tax

Registration closes April 11. Space is limited.

MICHIGAN TEACHER DAY 2025

Saturday, May 10

For more than 15 years, the Stratford Festival has led an annual residency in Michigan with an emphasis on innovative pedagogical strategies and supporting educators at all levels in integrating these practices in their own contexts across the state.

Participating teachers and students work with Stratford Festival staff and teaching artists to tie state academic standards for English Language Arts and Theatre to the study of Shakespeare.

Explore the 2025 season before bringing your students. Preview performances and take part in a professional learning workshop at the Stratford Festival.

10 a.m. Registration & Teaching Shakespeare Workshop

2 p.m. As You Like It

8 p.m. Macbeth

Cost: $59 +tax
Early-bird price until February 3: $39 + tax

Register by April 25. Space is limited.

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Registration includes the morning workshop and a ticket to each performance. Tickets to the performances will be handed out on the day.

Learn more and register for the Teaching Stratford Program here.