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Students say Sucker Shakespeare teaches leadership and social skills
Summary
Student leaders described on the Auburn On Main podcast how running and participating in Sucker Shakespeare fosters leadership, confidence and social skills for high school students, and how the company keeps participation free to encourage inclusion.
Guests on the Auburn On Main podcast described Sucker Shakespeare as a vehicle for leadership and skill development for local high school students.
"It's really good for directional skills, being able to organize things, being able to talk to people," said a company leader during the interview, noting that students fill roles from executive director to technical director and manage fundraising and logistics. The speakers said participation helps younger students build confidence, social skills and opportunities to work with peers across nearby high schools.
Organizers emphasized the program’s low‑budget, community‑oriented approach and said they keep admission free so students and families can attend without cost barriers. One leader said the company hopes the experience helps participants beyond theater—improving public speaking and teamwork that apply at school and in civic life.
The hosts and guests also described improv and rehearsal work as training that helps students become better communicators and leaders on and off stage.
