TRAIN & PERFORM

in an

OSC PERFORMANCE

WORKSHOP:


10-Day Site-Specific 

Professional Workshops.

 
HAMLET at Elsinore!

MACBETH in Birnam Wood!

THE MERCHANT in Venice!


Submit an audition video.


If a role is offered & accepted, send in class fee and learn lines.


All actors meet at the designated city for a week of training with past or current artists from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Royal Shakespeare Co, Globe Theatre, Oxford Shakespeare Co, etc., plus rehearsals and masterclasses. One-on-one Zoom acting sessions will also be conducted prior to the workshop to help actors prepare. 


Past Instructors & Guests: John Barton (RSC founder), Derek Jacobi (RSC), Cicely Berry (RSC), Malcolm McKay (RADA, Globe), Renee Williams (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), Ron Destro (OSC, RADA/Marymount, Kennedy Center), etc.


Perform a full Shakespeare play in a historic location.


Enjoy the trip!


MASTERCLASSES:

We hold occasional classes with Broadway & Shakespeare stars.


If you missed any of our Masterclasses with John Barton, Glenda Jackson, Cicely Berry, F Murray Abraham, Diana Rigg, Frank Langella, Jeremy Irons, Michael York, etc., they are transcribed in our book, THE SHAKESPEARE MASTERCLASSES.


Preview the book HERE.

Video Preview HERE.

PERFORMANCE

WORKSHOPS:

10-Day Site-Specific 

Professional Workshops.

Recently:
HAMLET at Elsinore!

MACBETH in Birnam Wood!

THE MERCHANT in Venice!


Submit an audition video. If a role is offered & accepted, send in class fee and learn lines.


All actors meet at the designated city for a week of training with past or current artists from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Royal Shakespeare Co, Globe Theatre, Oxford Shakespeare Co, etc., plus rehearsals and masterclasses. One-on-one Zoom acting sessions will also be conducted prior to the workshop to help actors prepare. 


Past Instructors & Guests: John Barton (RSC founder), Derek Jacobi (RSC), Cicely Berry (RSC), Malcolm McKay (RADA, Globe), Renee Williams (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), Ron Destro (OSC, RADA/Marymount, Kennedy Center), etc.

Perform a full Shakespeare play in a historic location. Enjoy the trip!


MASTERCLASSES:

We hold occasional classes with Broadway & Shakespeare stars.

If you missed any of our Masterclasses with John Barton, Glenda Jackson, Cicely Berry, F Murray Abraham, Diana Rigg, Frank Langella, Jeremy Irons, Michael York, etc., they are transcribed in our book, THE SHAKESPEARE MASTERCLASSES.


Preview the book HERE.

Video Preview HERE.

NYC

London

OXFORDSHAKE-

SPEARE

Co

Richard II

Flint Castle, Wales

NYC

London

Macbeth

Birnam Wood

Richard III

Bosworth Field

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stratford-upon-Avon

The Merchant of Venice

Belmont, Venice

NEXT WORKSHOPS


To Be Announced.

Train with world-renowned directors.

Perform in amazing locations.


Next Workshops

 

To Be Announced.

“This OSC workshop was the experience of a lifetime, and I’ll always be thankful to you for providing such a cool opportunity…. I honestly believe your Oxford Shakespeare workshops are important for the theatre and the endurance of Shakespeare’s plays in the next generation of actors. “ - P.E.


“One of the most amazing adventures I have ever been on! It was lovely to perform with such a diverse and amazing bunch of actors!"  

 - M. N.

Macbeth

Birnam Wood

Richard II

Flint Castle, Wales

OSC Contributors: F Murray Abraham, Derek Jacobi, Glenda Jackson, Frank Langella, Fiona Shaw, Jeremy Irons, Diana Rigg, &c.

Site-Specific 10-Day Professional 

Training & Performance Workshops

Who Was Shakespeare?

Our Philosophy:


Actors learn by doing, and we want you to learn from the world’s most acclaimed artists, many of whom have worked or trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Shakespeare’s Globe, etc.


Years ago, OSC founder and Kennedy Center Award-winner Ron Destro, named a Top Ten director by Time Out Magazine (London), had the life-altering experience of learning from these great artists, and he wants others to have that same magical opportunity. That is why we started these workshops, and have re-committed to providing the very best experience for all of our actors.

“Working with Ron Destro and Malcolm McKay in Macbeth, was one of the most enriching experiences of my acting career. In rehearsals and on-site, these consummate professionals "raised the bar" for each participant and provided a unique opportunity to grow both as actors and as human beings. Our performance in Birnam Wood was eerie and wondrous, just as Shakespeare intended. Can't wait to go back this summer!” - N.W.

“This week with the OSC has been the best week of my life." -E.F.

“It was truly a once in a lifetime experience I will always cherish.” -A.K.

Macbeth

Birnam Wood, Scotland

Perform full Shakespeare plays

in their historic locations:

Birnam Wood, Elsinore, Azincourt battlefield, Bosworth Field, Forest of Arden, &c.

“Working with Ron Destro and Malcolm McKay in Macbeth, was one of the most enriching experiences of my acting career. In rehearsals and on-site, these consummate professionals "raised the bar" for each participant and provided a unique opportunity to grow both as actors and as human beings. Our performance in Birnam Wood was eerie and wondrous, just as Shakespeare intended. Can't wait to go back this summer!” - N.W.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Stratford-upon-Avon

Train with OSC, RSC & RADA artists

and world-renowned actors such as…

Train with OSC, RSC & RADA artists

and world-renowned actors such as…

“This OSC workshop was the experience of a lifetime, and I’ll always be thankful to you for providing such a cool opportunity…. I honestly believe your Oxford Shakespeare workshops are important for the theatre and the endurance of Shakespeare’s plays in the next generation of actors. “ - P.E.

“I have participated in several masterclasses, and highly recommend them.” 

 - Oscar-winner F Murray Abraham


“I have been a friend of Ron Destro for some time, and can confirm his great gifts as a writer, director and educator.”    

- award-winning actor Michael York

FIONA SHAW

FIONA SHAW

“This week with the OSC has been the best week of my life."  -  E. F.


“It was truly a once in a lifetime experience I will always cherish.”  - A. K.


“One of the most amazing adventures I have ever been on! It was lovely to perform with such a diverse and amazing bunch of actors!"   - M. N.

Our Philosophy:


Actors learn by doing, and we want you to learn from the world’s most acclaimed artists, many of whom have worked or trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Shakespeare’s Globe, etc.


Years ago, OSC founder and Kennedy Center Award-winner Ron Destro, who was named a Top Ten director by Time Out Magazine

(London), had the life-altering experience of learning from these great artists, and he wants others to have that same magical opportunity. That is why we started these workshops, and have committed to providing the very best experience for all of our actors.

CICELY BERRY

CICELY BERRY

“Ron Destro is one of those rare people of the theater who cares as deeply about the theater as anyone I’ve ever worked with, including Pina Bausch, Richard Foreman, Andrei Şerban, Miloš Forman, Lar Lubovitch and Twyla Tharp. His knowledge is extensive and accessible, not pompous. He invites all to the table. There is something for everyone in his joyous message. He introduces to all, ALL, the idea that Shakespeare is indeed a man for all ages. I consider it a privilege to know him and to have worked with him.” 

- Oscar-winner F Murray Abraham

“Ron Destro is one of those rare people of the theater who cares as deeply about the theater as anyone I’ve ever worked with, including Pina Bausch, Richard Foreman, Andrei Şerban, Miloš Forman, Lar Lubovitch and Twyla Tharp. His knowledge is extensive and accessible, not pompous. He invites all to the table. There is something for everyone in his joyous message. He introduces to all, ALL, the idea that Shakespeare is indeed a man for all ages. I consider it a privilege to know him and to have worked with him.” 

- Oscar-winner F Murray Abraham

The US-based OSC

is not affiliated with the

summer resident company at Wadham College, Oxford

F MURRAY ABRAHAM

F MURRAY ABRAHAM

To be added to our mailing list, email us at onsiteshakespeare@gmail.com

Please let us know in which city you live so you will receive the relevant periodic emails.

OSC Contributors:

F Murray Abraham

Derek Jacobi

Michael York

Glenda Jackson

Diana Rigg

Frank Langella

Fiona Shaw

Jeremy Irons, &c.

JOHN BARTON

JOHN BARTON

The US-based OSC is not affiliated with the summer resident company at Wadham College, Oxford

DAME DIANA RIGG

NEXT WORKSHOPS:


Upcoming workshops are safely being planned. 

More info is coming soon!

DAME DIANA RIGG

To be added to our mailing list, email us at onsiteshakespeare@gmail.com

Please let us know in which city you live so you will receive the relevant periodic emails.

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