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Our Mission:
Our main goal has always been to make Shakespeare fun and accessible for all. We work towards this goal by breaking down the language in meaningful and relevant ways, applying modern perspective to characters and content, and carefully editing the texts to tighten up a streamlined performance.
This year, that looks like bringing a free park production of Troilus & Cressida to Austin. Actors from all across the country are coming together for just one in person rehearsal before they perform on Sunday, May 26 in Ramsey Park!
Our History:
The idea for Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project began in 2010, when there was a noticeable lack of Shakespeare-focused theatre companies in the area. To this point in 2023 we've performed over thirty productions - Shakespearean Classics and original works inspired by Shakespeare - and have expanded into hosting workshops and educational performances. Since Stephanie moved away from New England, we have continued to perform our free Shakespeare in Slater Park show each year by developing a virtual rehearsal schedule where we get together for just one full day of in person rehearsal before the show. This has allowed us to include actors from all over the country in our shows!
In 2017 we premiered our interactive school performance series - a chance for students to experience abridged performances of plays they're reading in class while also having the chance to be on stage as part of the show. Since the start of Covid-19 quarantine, we moved our platform entirely online, streaming a live read of a different play each week. In 2023, we brought our first free park show to Austin, and can't wait to do more!
Our Challenge:
Moving the program to a new state while continuing relationships across the country presents several challenges. We've had to find new space for rehearsal and performance, maintain our online presence with upgraded technology, and want to compensate our actors for the time they're dedicating to this unique performance, all while making sure our show is offered at no charge to the audience.
How Your Donations Will Be Used:
--Actor stipends
--Original, custom costumes for each character
--Space rental
--Lighting/Sound/Set Design
--Promotional materials
--Ensuring we can offer this show for free to the Austin community
Some of the programs Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project has offered over the past 12 years:
Interactive School Performances where students get to use cue scripts on stage alongside professional actors --
Full week intensives with audition training and headshot packages --
Original one act play written and performed inspired by Shakespeare characters out of their plays --
Shakespeare themed Speed Dating --
Streamed play readings as soon as lockdown hit --
Full park productions with just one day of rehearsal
And more!
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