The drama school of the NY & London-based 

Oxford Shake-speare Co.

The drama school of the NYC & London-based
Oxford Shake-speare Company.

UPCOMING

WORKSHOPS:

the world premiere of

 MACBETH Part 2:

The Seed of Banquo

by Noah Lukeman

in 

EDINBURGH &

BIRNAM WOOD

SCOTLAND

Summer 2022

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to our periodic mailing list.

Richard II

Flint Castle, Wales

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

OSC drama school:

TRAIN & PERFORM

in an

OSC PERFORMANCE

WORKSHOP:

1-week 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.


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

ONSITE

SHAKE-

SPEARE

Co

OSC Drama School:

TRAIN & PERFORM

in an

OSC PERFORMANCE

WORKSHOP:

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.


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.

ONSITE

SHAKE-

SPEARE

Co

NYC

London

Macbeth

Birnam Wood

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stratford-upon-Avon

The Merchant of Venice

Belmont, Venice

Site-Specific 10-Day Professional 

Training & Performance Workshops

Macbeth

Birnam Wood, Scotland

OSC Contributors: 


F Murray Abraham

Derek Jacobi

Michael York

Glenda Jackson

Diana Rigg, 

Frank Langella

Fiona Shaw

Jeremy Irons, &c.

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 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.

“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 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 Onsite 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.

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.

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

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Train with OSC, RSC & RADA directors

and world-renowned artists 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 Onsite Shakespeare workshops are important for the theatre and the endurance of Shakespeare’s plays in the next generation of actors. “ - P.E.

FIONA SHAW

FIONA SHAW

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 director and Kennedy Center Award-winner

Ron Destro 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.

“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.

The US-based OSC

is not affiliated with the summer resident company at Wadham College, Oxford

CICELY BERRY

“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

“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

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.

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.

JOHN BARTON

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

“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

DAME DIANA RIGG

NEXT WORKSHOPS:

the world premiere of

MACBETH Part 2:

The Seed of Banquo


by Noah Lukeman

in Edinburgh &

Birnam Wood

Scotland  2022

Website Keywords:
Shakespeare classical actor training in New York City, London, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Acting classes in New York.  Masterclasses, Shakespearean acting, training. 

Study acting, voice, movement. Laban. RADA. RSC. OSC. Shakespeare’s Globe.
On-site Shakespeare productions. Learn acting. Learn Shakespeare. Drama school.

Scene work, monologues, performances.  John Barton. Cicely Berry. Malcolm McKay, Ron Destro.