Lantern Theater Company is dedicated to supporting the classroom work of English and Drama teachers teaching the plays of William Shakespeare to students in Philadelphia middle schools and high schools.

Our artistic and education staff have developed deep expertise in producing Shakespeare, making his canon accessible to and enjoyable for audiences of all ages. With our Bard Basics workshops, we share our experience and expertise with you to help students learn Shakespearean language and themes more effectively and effortlessly.

The Lantern is a Pennsylvania-approved Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Provider. In partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, we offer Saturday workshops for classroom teachers on a variety of theatrical topics, including acting, directing, Shakespeare, coaching inexperienced actors, and curriculum design.

Conducted at our artistic home at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia, our Bard Basics teacher training sessions are FREE for interested teachers from throughout the Philadelphia area. Past participants include teachers from Academy at Palumbo, Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), Parkway Center City Middle College, Walter B. Saul High School, and West Catholic Preparatory High School, among others.