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Walden Theatre
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Contact:  Dan Welch (502) 589-0084
Email: danwelch@waldentheatre.org

About the Provider

Since 1976, Walden has taught a generation of young people to act, write and love literature.  This organization that was founded by Nancy Niles Sexton in a log cabin in rural eastern Jefferson County, has grown into a multi-faceted organization that serves hundreds of young people each year in its on site Conservatory Program and school-based Outreach Programs.  Now with a staff of seven and located in its own building at 1123 Payne Street, near downtown Louisville, Walden Theatre has ample classroom, rehearsal and technical space for the 200 students from across Kentuckiana who attend classes each week.  In addition to the Conservatory Program, other programs include, Young Playwrights, the Summer Season and Outreach Program, which together serve over 10,000 students each year.

Registration Information

Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $100.00

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Program Topics

Shakespeare in Action

Grades 7-12

Develop a deeper understanding of the language and meaning in the Shakespeare play you are studying, through historical content and dramatic participation.


Discover the Mysteries of Greek Theatre

Grades 7-12

Walden Theatre unlocks the mysteries of Greek Theatre in this presentation. Starting with Aristotle's Poetics, students see where Greek tragedies and comedies were performed, learn about the importance of masks and how Greek plays still relate to today.