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Shakespeare’s “TAMING OF THE SHREW” in The Rehearsal Room for November 2023 with Liisa Ivary, Joe Holt, Casey McKinnon, director Terri McMahon and more!

Published November 2, 2023 | Last Updated November 3, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

Our group will be working on two scenes: Act 1, Scene 1 – where Baptista announces that Bianca cannot marry until Katherine does – and Act 2, Scene 1 – Katherine’s wedding is arranged and Bianca’s suitors vie for her hand. Scenes from the Folger Shakespeare Library here and here. Shrew Team – bios below: […]

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Shakespeare’s “MACBETH” in The Rehearsal Room for October 2023 with Paul Bernardo, Nick Cagle, director J. Paul Nicholas and more!

Published September 28, 2023 | Last Updated October 3, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

We had a fantastic time with The Winter’s Tale last month and now onto Shakespeare’s MACBETH! Our group will be working on Act 4, Scene 3 – where Malcom tests Macduff and Ross shares tragic news. Scene from the Folger Shakespeare Library here. Macbeth Team – bios below: Get access to watch the REPLAYS of […]

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Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in The Rehearsal Room for September 2023 with Geoffrey Wade, Christopher Guilmet, Shannon Lee Clair, and more!

Published September 5, 2023 | Last Updated September 5, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

We had a fantastic time with Measure for Measure last month and now onto Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale! Our group will be working on Act 2, Scene 1 – where Leontes has Hermione arrested for adultery and treason. Scene from the Folger Shakespeare Library here. The Winter’s Tale Team: Get access to watch the REPLAYS […]

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Henry V in The Rehearsal Room for May 2023 with Elizabeth Dennehy, Kwana Martinez, and more!

Published May 3, 2023 | Last Updated June 1, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

We had a great time with The Winter’s Tale last month and now onto Henry V! Get access to watch the REPLAYS of all sessions for only $5 per month! Sessions will be held on Mondays May 8, 15, 22 and Tuesday, May 30. Recordings typically available the following day, for 30 days! Want to […]

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Cast and Creative Team Announced for THE BELLE’S STRATAGEM in The Rehearsal Room – February 2022

Published February 3, 2022 | Last Updated March 29, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

In our first ever session focusing on the work of Hannah Cowley, we have selected excerpts from TWO scenes from her popular play The Belle’s Stratagem: Act 3, Scene 1 and Act 5, Scene 5! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: We are thrilled to welcome so many new professionals […]

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Cast and Creative Team Announced for CHEKHOV in The Rehearsal Room – Fall 2021

Published August 5, 2021 | Last Updated March 29, 2023 Leave your thoughts »

In our first ever session focusing on the work of Anton Chekhov, we have selected a scene from Act 2 of UNCLE VANYA! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: We are thrilled to welcome so many new professionals to our group, including Libby, Allison, Alberto, Deidrie, and Jully! Want to […]

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Nathan answers your questions about The Working Actor’s Shakespeare!

Published January 12, 2021 | Last Updated September 7, 2021 Leave your thoughts »

WAJ Workshop FAQ

Today I answer many of your questions about The Working Actor’s Shakespeare virtual workshops! Our next round happens Jan 18 – Feb 12, 2021, so this is the FINAL WEEK to register! I’ll cover what to know, including experience, schedule, unlimited pass, union status, scholarships, and more! Grab your spot now » https://workingactorsjourney.com/virtual-workshops Deadline for […]

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The Rehearsal Room FULL Workshop Presentation: Shakespeare’s RICHARD III (Act 1, Sc 4) “Clarence’s Dream and Murder” with Peter Van Norden

Published December 29, 2020 | Last Updated November 1, 2021 Leave your thoughts »

Clarence Drowning

We have a special episode today—a great item from the vault! From our August 2020 workshop, it’s the final workshop presentation of “Clarence’s Dream and Murder!” We’re doing this for a couple reasons: It’s such fantastic work and I’m sure you’ll learn something Rgistration is now OPEN for our next workshop in January 2021! Learn […]

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Q&A with Shakespeare dramaturg GIDEON RAPPAPORT

Published October 20, 2020 | Last Updated December 14, 2020 Leave your thoughts »

Today we have a great discussion with an often overlooked role in the theatre: the dramaturg! And if you’re wondering exactly what that person does, you’re in the right place! Gideon Rappaport joined us for our online readings in the Spring (Much Ado and Merry Wives), and has been part of the workshop series since […]

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Virtual Shakespeare Workshop Registration opens July 22 at 12 pm PT

Published July 21, 2020 | Last Updated July 21, 2020 Leave your thoughts »

Anne Gee Byrd

What if your scene partner were a professional actor? How might that up your game and what might you learn from someone who has been working for decades? Well now you can make that happen. We’re opening up registration on Wednesday, July 22nd at 12 pm PT for a series of Virtual Shakespeare Workshops to […]

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