Spring Into Shakespeare Workshop

Spring Into Shakespeare Workshop Series with Will O'Hare

Let's spring into Shakespeare and make this a season of discovery, creativity, and theatrical magic!

Join us for two interactive sessions designed to explore and discover the fascinating world of Shakespeare. Led by experienced director and teaching artist Will O'Hare, these workshops will delve into the enduring magic of Shakespeare's work.

The workshops are perfect for actors, directors, and anyone passionate or curious about Shakespeare's work. Whether you're new to his plays or a seasoned enthusiast, these sessions will inspire creativity, deepen your appreciation and understanding of his plays and methods, and enhance your ability to bring Shakespeare's words to life. 

Workshop One: Saturday April 12th, 2025. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Register Here

  • Debunking Shakesfeare and Bridging the Gap:
    • Tackling the intimidation felt towards Shakespeare's language and works
    • Connecting the original productions of Shakespeare's plays with modern interpretations.

Workshop Two: Saturday May 24th, 2025. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Register Here

  • Shakespeare's Stagecraft and Power of Storytelling
    • Exploring how Shakespeare worked with actors and shaped his plays for performance.
    • Exploring how Shakespeare's narratives captivate audiences across centuries

Venue: Workshops will be held in the Domino Theatre Lounge, 52 Church St. Kingston

Workshop Fee: 

  • Domino Theatre Members: $10 per workshop
  • Non-Members: $15 per workshop

Workshop space is limited and each workshop will be capped at 15-20 participants. If the event is full, please add yourself to the wait list and we will contact you if any spots open up. 

More about the Workshop Leader: Will O'Hare

Theatre director, actor, and educator focused on Shakespeare. Some experience highlights: Education Director for the Classical Theatre Project in Toronto, directing plays and creating education workshops; two Dora Award nominations for best production of a play (Twelfth Night, and MacBeth), taught acting Shakespeare for the prestigious Michael Howard Conservatory in New York City; worked with the Shakespeare Society, Globe Theatre (UK) and the Broadway productions of Mary Poppins (premier) and The History Boys. Will is also a freelance photographer with a studio in the Tett Centre.

Producers and Workshop Assistants: Peter Aston and Anna Lindren-Tanga