OSC drama school:
TRAIN & PERFORM
1-week 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!
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.
Drama school of the NYC & London-based Oxford Shake-speare Company.
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!
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.
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NYC
London
Richard II
Flint Castle, Wales
Macbeth
Birnam Wood
Richard III
Bosworth Field
The Merchant of Venice
Belmont, Venice
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Stratford-upon-Avon
Train with world-renowned directors.
Perform in amazing locations.
Train with world-renowned directors.
Perform in amazing locations.
The drama school of the NYC & London-based
Oxford Shake-speare Company.
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
OSC Contributors:
F Murray Abraham
Derek Jacobi
Michael York
Glenda Jackson
Diana Rigg,
Frank Langella
Fiona Shaw
Jeremy Irons, &c.
Macbeth
Birnam Wood, Scotland
FIONA SHAW
DAME DIANA RIGG
JOHN BARTON
F MURRAY ABRAHAM
CICELY BERRY
“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.
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 Co, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The 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 re-committed to providing the very best experience for all of our actors.
“It was truly a once in a lifetime experience I will always cherish.” -A.K.
“This week with the OSC has been the best week of my life." -E.F.
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 directors
and world-renowned artists such as…
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.
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.
“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
“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.
CICELY BERRY
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.
“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
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.
JOHN BARTON
DAME DIANA RIGG
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