come play with us!

teaching artists
CYS teaching artists lead workshops for high school students focusing on various aspects of Shakespeare performance and pedagogy, including voice, movement, text and character analysis, ensemble play, stage combat, and more. Teaching artists are encouraged to email a letter of introduction and CV to: manon@chicagoyouthshakespeare.org for consideration.

interns
CYS interns assist in every aspect of running a non-profit organization, including marketing, social media, fundraising, communications, special events, and production management. If you are interested in interning with CYS, please send a letter of introduction, resume, and availability to info@chicagoyouthshakespeare.org and a real human will get back to you!

volunteers 
CYS welcomes volunteers throughout the year to assist with special events and performances, marketing, fundraising projects and other administrative tasks. If you are interested in joining CYS's volunteer community, please send your contact information and availability to josh@chicagoyouthshakespeare.org

​diversity statement

Diversity is a core value at Chicago Youth Shakespeare. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is fundamental to learning, to art-making, and to building a more just and equitable world. We welcome students, teaching artists, staff, and volunteers of all backgrounds and ideologies into our community. CYS does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, family makeup, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other factor in the registration of students or hiring of staff.​​