Breakdancing Shakespeare

Breakdancing Shakespeare

A Summer Theater and Breakdancing Program for Teens

Breakdancing Shakespeare is a 6-week summer program for students ages 16-21.
Participants will learn breakdancing and acting techniques, and use these skills to put a modern twist on a classic Shakespearean play. This summer’s cast will also be recording original music.

2025 Hamlet Tickets

Get ready for high-energy choreography, original music, and a bold new take on the prince of Denmark like you’ve never seen before.

ON SALE JUNE 24

Friday, July 25 Performance at 7:00 pm

ON SALE JUNE 24

Saturday, July 26 Performance at 7:00 pm

ON SALE JUNE 24

Sunday, July 27 Performance at 2:00 pm

I think there’s a historical connection too because Shakespeare 400 years ago was this urban, gritty thing. I think we are not precious about it, so we get spoken word and rap into what’s going on with the iambic pentameter.

Nina Pinchin
Director

To me, Breakdancing Shakespeare is a good representation of what life in the entertainment industry is like and how young adults should prepare themselves if they are looking to go down that path. It is an environment where one can really make strong, powerful alliances and friends.

Brandon Couloute
Choreographer

When I first started out, I was almost unrecognizable. My voice was so quiet and my dancing needed serious cleaning up. Now, when I watch last year’s production and compare, I see a much more confident person who isn’t afraid to project their voice and go all out to tell the story as well as she can.

Alana Morgan
Participant

SPECIAL THANKS

Program Sponsors

The BFA Endowed Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

The George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation

Creative Team

Director
Nina Pinchin

Choreographer
Brandon Couloute

Original Music Composer/Sound Designer
Kevin Scott

Stage Manager
Alyssa Edwards

Scenic Designer
Dave Lowe

Lighting Designer
Jackie Costabile

Costume Designer
Nina Pinchin

Past Productions

2024: Much Ado About Nothing
2023: The Tempest
2022: Macbeth
2021: Love’s Labour’s Lost
2019: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2018: Twelfth Night
2017: As You Like It
2016: Romeo & Juliet
2015: Hamlet
2014: Love’s Labour’s Lost
2013: Two Gentlemen of Verona
2012: Much Ado About Nothing
2011: The Tempest
2010: Macbeth
2009: The Comedy of Errors
2008: Antony & Cleopatra
2007: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2006: Romeo & Juliet