Visit to Seoul Foreign British School
Posted on May 16, 2017
On May 10th, we had a great time at Seoul Foreign British School! It was fantastic to see these bright young students exploring Shakespeare with such insight, creativity, humor, and enthusiasm!
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Announcement Archive
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Ongoing, frequently updated post, June 10-16, 2019
Support Seoul Shakespeare Company on Indiegogo!
--FINAL WEEK TO BECOME A BACKER OF KING LEAR!--
King Lear is over, but our financial responsibilities for the show are not! Please contribute to our annual crowdfunding campaign to help us finish paying the expenses for this production and so that we can continue to put on productions like this in the future! As an all-volunteer theatre company producing high-quality work, we cannot do this without the financial support of our community!
Our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign is now at $1,185, with less than 24 hours remaining!
Contribute here: https://igg.me/at/SSCKingLear
Contributors will receive gifts from us and join our backers list, permanently displayed on our King Lear webpage (below).
It’s called crowdfunding for a reason! If everyone gives a little, we can reach our goal. Every little bit helps!
Become a Seoul Shakespeare Company backer to support local high-quality theatre and allow us to keep bringing the brilliance of Shakespeare to our community!
Thank you to our Indiegogo backers so far!
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Posted on June 17 2019
King Lear is over!
Thank you to our brilliant cast and crew, to everyone who came to see this production, and to everyone who backed this show through our Indiegogo campaign! This was one of the strongest and most artistically satisfying productions we've ever done.
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Posted in early/mid September, 2019
Upcoming Performances
공연 예정 작품
TWO critically acclaimed original plays performed in repertory,
with performances by the original playwrights.
Co-produced by Seoul Shakespeare Company and Speech of Fire
평단의 찬사를 받은 두 편의 창작극이 곧 무대에 오릅니다. 레퍼토리로 교차 공연되며, 원작자가 직접 참여합니다
극단 ‘서울 셰익스피어 컴패니’와 ‘스피치 오브 파이어’가 공동제작합니다
CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO GO TO THE SHOW PAGES:
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Photo by Liam Mitchinson.
Photo by Robert Michael Evans.
Shakespeare Academy Acting Classes, Autumn 2019
Posted in early/mid September, 2019
Upcoming Classes
Autumn Session 1: October 23-November 16
Autumn Session 2: November 20-December 21
Acting Shakespeare's Text
Saturdays, 2:00-3:50pm
Movement & Ensemble
Saturdays, 12:00-1:50pm
Shakespeare Academy
Autumn Acting Classes
Co-hosted by Seoul Shakespeare Company and Speech of Fire
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Rehearsing Shakespearean
Monologues & Scenes
Saturdays, 4:00-6:50pm
Gugak: Movement & Voice
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:50pm
Ran on homepage March-June, 2019
Seoul Shakespeare Company
presents
Shakespeare's masterpiece
King Lear
리어 왕
May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2, 2019
At Theater Egg and Nucleus (알과핵 소극장) in Daehangno (대학로), Seoul.
IN ENGLISH, WITH KOREAN SUBTITLES
영어로 공연되는 작품이며, 한글자막이 지원됩니다.
Click here to visit the show page for more information:
King Lear: Tickets available soon
Posted on March 3, 2019
Seoul Shakespeare Company
presents
Shakespeare's masterpiece
King Lear
리어왕
Directed by Lauren Ash-Morgan
May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2, 2019
At Theater Egg and Nucleus (알과핵 소극장) in Daehangno (대학로), Seoul.
King Lear has been cast!
Cast (in approximate order of appearance)
Earl of Kent: Jason Cutler
Earl of Gloucester: Martin Boswell
Edmond: Louis Groves
King Lear: Michael Downey
Gonerill: Wendy Moore
Regan: Jennifer Waescher
Cordelia: Maria Fernanda Silva
Duke of Albany: Jeffrey Wagner
Duke of Cornwall: Daniel Kennedy
King of France / Servant 1 to Cornwall: Maurice Turner
Duke of Burgundy / knight 2 / Servant 2 to Cornwall / Captain: Joshua Cate
Edgar / Hospital nurse: Charles Jeong
Oswald: Stewart Gray
Knight: Claudia Tumba
Fool / herald: Chris Zaczek
Curan: Amanda Conkey
Hospital Nurse / Servant to Gonerill / Soldier to Cordelia: Jiwoon Ha
A sincere thank you to everyone who auditioned!
ticket reservations will be available soon!
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Posted on December 13, 2018
King Lear has been cast!
Cast (in approximate order of appearance)
Earl of Kent: Jason Cutler
Earl of Gloucester: Martin Boswell
Edmond: Louis Groves
King Lear: Michael Downey
Gonerill: Wendy Moore
Regan: Jennifer Waescher
Cordelia: Maria Fernanda Silva
Duke of Albany: Jeffrey Wagner
Duke of Cornwall: Daniel Kennedy
King of France / Servant 1 to Cornwall: Maurice Turner
Duke of Burgundy / Servant 2 to Cornwall / Captain: Joshua Cate
Edgar: Charles Jeong
Oswald: Stewart Gray
Knight: Claudia Tumba
Fool: Chris Zaczek
Curan (Servant 1 to Gloucester) / soldier 2 to cordelia: francesca gibbens
servant 2 to gloucester: Amanda Conkey
doctor: rosemary manso
Hospital Nurse / Servant to Gonerill / Soldier 1 to Cordelia: Jiwoon Ha
A sincere thank you to everyone who auditioned!
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Acting Workshops (October 2018)
Posted on September 19, 2018
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Acting Workshops
This October, as we prepare for King Lear auditions, we are offering three different weekly acting courses, to help actors in our community advance their skills.
Each course is 4 weeks long, 2 hours per week.
Location of all courses:
Our rehearsal space near Sungshin Women's University Station (Subway Line 4)
(Directions will be sent to participants.)
To Register:
Email info@seoulshakespeare.com by October 3 with your name, your phone number, and the name of the course(s) you would like to take. We will respond with bank account details, and your spot will be confirmed once we receive your tuition funds.
Our next production: King Lear
Posted on September 14, 2018
Our next production
will be
Shakespeare's masterpiece
King Lear
Directed by Lauren Ash-Morgan
Show dates: May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2, 2019
At Theater Egg and Nucleus (알과핵 소극장) in Daehangno (대학로), Seoul.
Audition Dates:
Saturday December 1st, 1:00-4:50pm
Sunday December 2nd, 1:00-4:50pm
(Call backs Sunday December 9, 1:00-4:50pm.)
Movement
& Ensemble Work
Saturdays, 12-2pm
October 6, 13, 20, and 27
(8 hours total instruction)
Tuition fee: 80,000KRW
A series of movement and ensemble-building techniques designed to hone actors' instincts onstage.
Course Objectives:
-develop spatial awareness, body awareness, and physical and mental openness,
-develop greater ability to connect with and react to others,
-hone moment to moment physical impulses,
-break away from the idea of performing, stripping down performance to the pure self in the moment
Instructor: Lauren Ash-Morgan
More information here.
Acting Shakespeare's Text
Saturdays, 2-4pm
October 6, 13, 20, and 27
(8 hours total instruction)
Tuition fee: 80,000KRW
Learn fundamental techniques for performing Shakespeare's text. Recommended for actors of all levels, particularly those with advanced experience.
Course Objectives:
-develop an extensive toolkit for approaching Shakespeare’s text,
-open up to new and interesting acting choices, guided by the language
Instructors: Lauren Ash-Morgan and Michael Downey
More information here.
Exploring Gugak in Theatre Training
Sundays, 12-2pm
October 7, 14, 21, and 28
(8 hours total instruction)
Tuition fee: 80,000KRW
An exploratory introduction to Korean traditional dance and singing techniques, with an emphasis on their benefits for actors.
Course objective:
-expand one's abilities in vocal production and movement by learning specific new ways of moving and vocalizing
Instructor: Lauren Ash-Morgan
More information here.
Posted on September 20, 2018
Posted on September 20, 2018
Posted on September 20, 2018
Training in Prague
Michael Downey and Lauren Ash-Morgan spent this summer training with a variety of master teachers at Prague Shakespeare Company’s Summer Shakespeare Intensive and performing in productions of The Two Gentlemen of Verona (directed by Ben Crystal) and Julius Caesar (directed by Guy Roberts) at the Estates Theatre in Prague. They will be offering workshops this October to share some of their training with our Seoul theatre community: https://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/actingworkshops
Lauren Ash-Morgan (in blue, left) as Silvia/Ensemble in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Michael Downey (center) as Octavius Caesar/Soothsayer in Julius Caesar
Photos by Kája Curtis - Kaja Curtis Photography
(Click on the photos to visit Prague Shakespeare Company's original posts on Facebook)
TBS eFM Interview
On August 16th, our core artistic team made an appearance on TBS eFM's “This, That, and Amy” to chat about Seoul Shakespeare Company.
http://tbs.seoul.kr/cont/eFM/IntheMorning/PlayList/PlayList.do?programId=PG2060915E
KBS Appearance
On September 14th, our core artistic team recorded a live performance of excerpts from Shakespeare on KBS radio/TV for the 30th anniversary of KBS’s radio program Good Morning Pops. Joongwon Jeong performed “To be or not to be,” Jamie Horan and Lauren Ash-Morgan performed the “kill Claudio” scene from Much Ado, and Michael Downey and Lauren Ash-Morgan performed Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 for a live audience.
(Photos are from a rehearsal and from backstage)
Posted on October 7, 2018
Shakesperiments: October 2018 Edition
Sunday, October 14th at 4 PM - 6 PM
At Camarata Music Company Studio
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/320199215406086/
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on the Facebook event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "October Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily).
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare, but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
FAQ:
1. How do I get to Camarata Music Company Studio?
Directions to Camarata Music Company Studio: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
2. Is Shakesperiments free?
While this event is free, we encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
3. Where can I find out more about Shakesperiments?
We have a detailed description on this page: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
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Shakesperiments: September 2018 Edition
Sunday, September 16th at 4 PM - 6 PM
At Camarata Music Company Studio
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/289430291647946/
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on the Facebook event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "September Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily).
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare, but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
FAQ:
1. How do I get to Camarata Music Company Studio?
Directions to Camarata Music Company Studio: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
2. Is Shakesperiments free?
While this event is free, we encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
3. Where can I find out more about Shakesperiments?
We have a detailed description on this page: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
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Shakesperiments, August 2018 Edition
Posted on August 12, 2018
Shakesperiments: August 2018 Edition
Saturday, August 18th at 4 PM - 6 PM
At Camarata Music Company Studio
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/508701076254187/
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on the Facebook event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "August Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily).
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare, but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
FAQ:
1. How do I get to Camarata Music Company Studio?
Directions to Camarata Music Company Studio: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
2. Is Shakesperiments free?
While this event is free, we encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
3. Where can I find out more about Shakesperiments?
We have a detailed description on this page: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
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Posted on June 17, 2018
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Shakesperiments are back!
Shakesperiments: July 2018 Edition
Sunday, July 22 at 4 PM - 6 PM
At Camarata Music Company Studio
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/185274775506283/
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on the Facebook event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "July Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily).
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare, but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
FAQ:
1. How do I get to Camarata Music Company Studio?
Directions to Camarata Music Company Studio: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
2. Is Shakesperiments free?
While this event is free, we encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
3. Where can I find out more about Shakesperiments?
We have a detailed description on this page: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
IN ENGLISH, WITH KOREAN SUBTITLES
영어로 공연되는 작품이며, 한글자막이 지원됩니다.
CLICK HERE to visit the show page for more information.
Ticket reservations are available now!
DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, April 28: 7pm
Sunday, April 29: 4pm
Saturday, May 5: 2pm
Saturday, May 5: 7pm
Sunday, May 6: 4pm
Saturday, May 12: 2pm
Saturday, May 12: 7pm
Sunday, May 13: 4pm
공연 날짜 및 시간
4월 28일 토요일 : 오후 7시
4월 29일 일요일 : 오후 4시
5월 5일 토요일 : 오후 2시
5월 5일 토요일 : 오후 7시
5월 26일 일요일 : 오후 4시
5월 12일 토요일 : 오후 2시
5월 12일 토요일 : 오후 7시
5월 13일 일요일 : 오후 4시
LOCATION
Location: Theater Egg and Nucleus 알과핵 소극장
위치 : 대학로 알과핵 소극장
TICKET RESERVATIONS
Regular ticket price: 25,000KRW
Students (elementary/middle/high school/university): 20,000KRW
(High school and university students must show their student ID card at the performance.)
티켓 예매
일반인 티켓 : 25,000원
학생(초,중,고,대학생) 티켓 : 20,000원 (매표소에서 학생증을 반드시 제시해 주시기 바랍니다)
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Get Involved: ASM and Lighting Operator
Posted on February 2, 2018
Get Involved
For The Merchant of Venice, we are currently looking for:
1) Lighting Operator
2) Assistant Stage Manager
Those interested in these positions will need to be available on Tech Weekend (April 21-22) and all performance days (April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13), and will need to attend some of our regular rehearsals prior to tech weekend. (Our rehearsals are on Saturdays 1-6pm, Sundays 1-6pm, and Thursdays 7-10pm from now until tech weekend.)
Email us at info@seoulshakespeare.com to let us know your interest.
SSC is an all-volunteer company that aims to produce professional-quality productions of Shakespeare’s works. By being made up of volunteers, we are able to allow people of all nationalities to participate freely in the creation of theatre. At the same time, we aim to put on productions that are professional in quality, so that we are worth the time and effort of people who are serious about a future career in the theatre. Some of our past company members are now pursuing a professional career in theatre in other countries, and one of our core purposes is to provide an opportunity for English-speaking theatre people living in Korea to continue to develop their craft, while also contributing positively to Korean society.
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Our Next Show: The Merchant of Venice
Posted on December 14, 2017
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The Merchant of Venice has been cast!
Posted on December 14, 2017
The Merchant of Venice has been cast!
Cast (in approximate order of appearance)
Antonio: Jamie Horan
Salerio / Morocco: Tarquinn Whitebooi
Solanio: Robert Jung
Bassanio: Jeffrey Wagner
Lorenzo / Arragon: Charles Jeong
Gratiano: Chris Zaczek
Portia: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Nerissa: Angie Ahn
Servingwomen and musicians to Portia: Heather McRae, Katy Wood, Mira Weidman
Shylock: Josh Kroot
Lancelot Gobbo / Tubal / Jailer: Jason Cutler
Jessica: Carrie Jo van der Walt
Duke: Mira Weidman
A sincere thank you to everyone who auditioned!
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Our Next Show:
The Merchant of Venice
Seoul Shakespeare Company is excited to announce our eighth mainstage production—The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Downey.
Performances:
April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13
at Theater Egg and Nucleus in Daehangno
We recently had auditions, and The Merchant of Venice has been cast!
Cast (in approximate order of appearance)
Servingwoman 1: Heather McRae
Servingwoman 2: Katy Wood
Servingwoman 3 / Duke: Mira Weidman
Antonio: Jamie Horan
Salerio / Morocco: Tarquinn Whitebooi
Solanio: Robert Jung
Bassanio: Jeffrey Wagner
Lorenzo / Arragon: Charles Jeong
Gratiano: Chris Zaczek
Portia: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Nerissa: Angie Ahn
Shylock: Josh Kroot
Lancelot Gobbo / Tubal / Jailer: Jason Cutler
Jessica: Carrie Jo van der Walt
A sincere thank you to everyone who auditioned!
UPDATE (December 5, 2017):
We have just notified actors who have been invited to callbacks, via email. If you did not receive an invitation to callbacks, that does not mean you are not cast. Once the cast has been finalized (some time next week), we will contact everyone who auditioned. (And thank you to everyone who came this weekend. We were delighted to see all of you!)
AUDITION SIDES ARE BELOW!
(Click to download PDFs)
Side #1 (Act 1 Scene 1 Antonio, Salarino, Solanio)
Side #2 (Act 1 Scene 1 Lorenzo, Bassanio, Gratiano, Antonio)
Side #3 (Act 1 Scene 3 Shylock, Bassanio, Antonio)
Side #4 (Act 3 Scene 1 Shylock, Tubal)
Side #5 (Act 1 Scene 2 Portia, Nerissa, (Servingman))
Side #6 (Act 2 Scene 1 Morocco, Portia, (Nerissa))
Side #7 (Act 2 Scene 9 Arragon, Portia, Nerissa)
Side #8 (Act 5 Scene 1 Lorenzo, Jessica)
Side #9 (Act 2 Scene 5 Shylock, Lancelot, Jessica)
Side #10 (Act 2 Scene 2 Lancelot, Old Gobbo)
Seoul Shakespeare Company is excited to announce auditions for our eighth main stage production—The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Downey.
Audition Dates:
Saturday December 2nd, 2017, 1:00-4:50pm
Sunday December 3rd, 2017, 1:00-4:50pm
(Call backs Sunday December 10, 2017, 1:00-4:50pm.)
Location: Our rehearsal space near Sungshin Women's University Station (성신여대입구역) (Line #4) (see directions below)
Actors of all experience levels are welcome to audition. We are looking for a strong ensemble of actors who function well in a collaborative environment. This year we are not asking for prepared monologues. Auditionees will be asked to read from sides. The sides will be posted on the event page approximately one week before auditions. They do not need to be memorized. We highly recommend reading the entire play before the audition.
As in our past shows, we would like to incorporate a little bit of music into this play and will likely require a few people who can sing well. We will give all auditionees an opportunity to sing something in the audition if they wish (just a few bars, unaccompanied). Also, if you play a musical instrument, please bring it to the audition if possible.
To schedule your audition, email info@seoulshakespeare.com with your name, phone number, and preferred audition time.
AUDITION TIMES (choose 1):
Saturday December 2:
A: 1:00-1:50pm---This slot is now fully booked!
B: 2:00-2:50pm---This slot is now fully booked!
C: 3:00 - 3:50pm
D: 4:00 - 4:50pm---This slot is now fully booked!
Sunday December 3:
A: 1:00-1:50pm
B: 2:00-2:50pm
C: 3:00 - 3:50pm
D: 4:00 - 4:50pm---This slot is now fully booked!
***Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your audition time. There will be an audition form to fill out in the stairwell while you are waiting. (The rehearsal room will be a comfortable temperature, but the stairwell will be cold, so please dress accordingly.) Remember to allow yourself extra time to find the space.
Location Address: 4-8 Dongseong-dong, 1(il)-ga, Seongbuk-Gu (성북구 동선동 1가 4-8번지), 4th floor
Map: https://www.google.co.kr/maps/place/4-8+Dongseondong+1(il)-ga,+Seongbuk-gu,+Seoul/@37.5920517,127.0167659,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x357cbcc77502625d:0x48da3e6e91b25d7f?hl=en
Directions: Sungshin Women's University Station (성신여대입구역) (line #4). Go out exit 1. Turn right at the first major street going into the shopping area (at KB bank). Walk about 150 yards. Turn right at Tony Moly. Walk about 50 yards to VIP Bar or 7080 Bar on the right. Come up to the 4th floor.
SHOW INFORMATION:
Performances will be on the weekends of: April 28-29, May 5-6, and May 12-13 (2018) at Theater Egg and Nucleus (알과핵 소극장) in Daehangno (대학로), Seoul.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION:
First read-through: Saturday, January 13, 2017, 1-6pm.
Regular Rehearsal Times:
We have booked our rehearsal space for: Saturdays 1-6pm, Sundays 1-6pm, and Thursdays 7-10pm.
(Not everyone will be called at all times, and we will work our rehearsal schedule around actors’ schedules as much as possible. Please be aware that we may adjust this regular schedule or add additional rehearsal times if actors’ schedules make it necessary.)
(No rehearsals on February 15, 17, 18 because of Lunar New Year.)
We may have additional rehearsals in the theatre between our theatre load-in date (Wednesday, April 18) and our opening (April 28), depending on actors’ availability.
Tech Weekend:
Saturday April 21: All day (Hanging lights, etc. Actors are not needed on this day.)
Sunday April 22: All day (Tech/Dress Rehearsal—All actors must be at this rehearsal!)
***At the audition, be prepared to write down ANY and ALL your potential rehearsal conflicts, including work schedules, days that you will be away, etc.
**If you plan to travel for more than two weeks during the rehearsal period, you may still audition, but be aware that it may affect our ability to cast you.
Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions or concerns you may have. (info@seoulshakespeare.com)
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Much Ado About Nothing, Full Video
Posted on October 4, 2017
The video of our 2016 production, Much Ado About Nothing, is now on Youtube and Vimeo!
Much Ado About Nothing, 1st half:
You can also watch the 1st half in slightly lower resolution on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfuqKGcm-s
Much Ado About Nothing, 2nd half:
You can also watch the 2nd half in slightly lower resolution on Youtube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqOsBtM5b3k
Much Ado About Nothing Teaser Trailer:
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Spring Mainstage: The Merchant of Venice Directed by Michael Downey
Posted on October 4, 2017
We are beginning to prepare for our annual Spring mainstage show, The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Downey!
Performance dates will be:
April 28, 29
May 5, 6, 12, 13
at Theater Egg and Nucleus in Daehangno
(and possibly a weekend out of town May 19-20)
Auditions will be around early December. Keep checking our Home Page and/or our Facebook Page or join our mailing list to get audition details when they become available!
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Shakesperiments: November 2017 Edition
Posted on October 2, 2017
Shakesperiments: November 2017 Edition
Sunday, November 19, 4-6pm
At Camarata Music Company Studio
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on this event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "November Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily).
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Directions to Camarata Music Company: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
While this event is free, we’ll have a donation box and encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
(Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events: http://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/ )
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
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Garage (October 14-15, 21-22 at Studio SK)
Posted on September 5, 2017
Garage
(Click here for the show page in English)
차고
October 14-15, 21-22
Studio SK in Daehangno
"This here's an arena."
This October, Seoul Shakespeare Company boldly expands its repertoire and presents Garage, an original, raw, and uncompromising piece of contemporary theatre.
High school English teacher David, and his wife, Susan, return to David’s rural hometown in Arkansas for the funeral of his estranged, alcoholic father. While visiting the emptied-out garage where his father used to fix cars, the couple unexpectedly encounters Brandon, David’s childhood bully. During an alcohol-infused night in the garage together, David, Susan, and Brandon reveal parts of themselves in unexpected, intimate, sometimes violent ways.
Directed by Michael Downey (director of our recent productions The Winter’s Tale and Much Ado About Nothing), and starring Jamie Horan (Leontes in The Winter’s Tale and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing), Lauren Ash-Morgan (Paulina and Beatrice), and Jason Cutler (Shepherd and Borachio/Friar), this play breaks new ground for our company and gives audiences a chance to see some familiar faces in new theatrical territory.
Garage was originally devised by Dive Theatre in New York City (written by Michael Hogwood, Nathan Riley, Bryce Kemph, Jenna Kirk, and Jason Cutler), with rewrites in 2014 by Jason Cutler.
From the original production:
“Terrifying.”
“Heartbreaking.”
New York Theatre Review
“Garage has got some teeth!”
“The set-up of this play just plain works.”
nytheatre.com
Warning: Adult language, sexual themes, mild violence.
This play is appropriate for adults, college students, and very mature high school students. Not appropriate for children.
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Spring Mainstage: The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Downey
Posted on September 5, 2017
We are beginning to prepare for our annual Spring mainstage show, The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Downey!
Performance dates will be:
April 28, 29
May 5, 6, 12, 13
at Theater Egg and Nucleus in Daehangno
(and possibly a weekend out of town May 19-20)
Auditions will be around early December. Keep checking our Home Page and/or our Facebook Page, or join our mailing list to get audition details when they become available!
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Much Ado About Nothing and Titus Andronicus Videos
Posted on September 5, 2017
Thank you to everyone who came to our Much Ado About Nothing screening! We'll release it online soon. In the meantime, our Titus Andronicus video has just surpassed 20,000 views!
Much Ado About Nothing Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCa9bgTZY6M
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Much Ado About Nothing, Video Screening Party
Sunday, July 16, 4pm
At Camarata Music Company Studio in Haebangchon. (Directions below.)
(Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796065990632443/ )
All are invited to a screening of the video of Seoul Shakespeare Company’s 2016 production of Much Ado About Nothing! Some of the cast/crew will be there (and seeing it for the first time)!
Whether you missed the original show or want to relive it again, this is your chance to enjoy watching the production video in a nice audience atmosphere. A video can never recreate the feeling of a living, breathing performance on stage, but we've done our best to do justice to this very popular production!
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus a 15-minute intermission (Please support our host, Camarata Music Company, by purchasing drinks!)
Stick around afterwards to have a drink and mingle! (We have the space until 7:30pm)
This event is free! (A donation jar will be available. Please consider donating to our next mainstage production, The Merchant of Venice, which will be performed April 28- May 13 at Theater Egg and Nucleus.)
Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCa9bgTZY6M&feature=youtu.be
Directions to Camarata: Exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6). Walk straight for approximately 100 meters and bear left at the wall of kimchi pots to enter Haebangchon. Continue straight for approximately 400 meters (about 5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for the white sign), in the same building as CU Mart. (Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.)
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"Shakesperiments" Workshops are back! July 2017 Edition
Posted on July 6, 2017
"Shakesperiments" Workshops are back!
July 2017 Edition
Sunday, July 23rd at 4-6pm
At Camarata Music Company Studio in Haebangchon. (Directions below.)
(Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1688578148117194/ )
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops and also on the Facebook group (feel free to join the group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on the Facebook event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
If you are interested in performing, please email info@seoulshakespeare.com with the subject: "July Shakesperiments." Provide your name as well as the full text of your monologue (so the audience can follow along easily). Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare but other classical or modern texts are also welcome.
Shakesperiments is a stress-free environment and we do not expect performance-ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Directions to Camarata Music Company: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
While this event is free, we’ll have a donation box and encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
(Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events: www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/ )
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jamie Horan
Seoul Shakespeare Company
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Thank you, and announcing next year's show
Posted on May 16, 2017
Thank you to everyone who came to see The Winter’s Tale! It was a year-long labor of love for us, and it’s time to say goodbye to this play and start preparing for next year’s mainstage show: The Merchant of Venice, directed by Ray Salcedo!
In the meantime, we'll have other, smaller-scale events this year. We'll announce them on this page and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/seoulshakespeare/), but don't forget to join our mailing list to get email updates!: http://eepurl.com/bQZM9v
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Visit to Seoul Foreign British School
Posted on May 16, 2017
On May 10th, we had a great time at Seoul Foreign British School! It was fantastic to see these bright young students exploring Shakespeare with such insight, creativity, humor, and enthusiasm!
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Indiegogo Campaign for The Winter's Tale!
Posted on February 15, 2017
Indiegogo Campaign for The Winter's Tale!
As of February 15, we've just launched our Indiegogo campaign for The Winter's Tale! We have until March 14 to raise the funds for our second theater payment! Please support our production if you can, by contributing and by sharing our campaign on social media!
Here's the link:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-winter-s-tale-seoul-shakespeare-company-drama#/
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Posted on January 19, 2017
KBS World Radio Interview
Our Artistic Director, Lauren Ash-Morgan, and director of Much Ado About Nothing and The Winter's Tale, Michael Downey, recently did an interview on KBS World Radio's program "Touch Base in Seoul"! Listen to the interview here (click on the audio icon next to the title):
http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_seoulreport_detail.htm?No=5364
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The Winter's Tale has been cast!
Posted on December 13, 2016
The Winter’s Tale has been cast!
Archidamus/Autolycus: Charles Jeong
Camillo: Josh Kroot
Leontes: Jamie Horan
Polixenes: Jeffrey Wagner
Hermione: Hana Kelly
Antigonus/Third Lord: John Michaels
First Lord/Jailer/Shepherd: Jason Cutler
Second Lord/Florizel: David Choi
Mamillius/Perdita: Kim Hyman
Emilia: Sarah McRoberts
Second Lady/Mopsa: Min Young
Third Lady: Hye Bin Lee
Paulina/Time: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Dion/Clown: Alameen
Cleomenes/Mariner/Bohemian: Lorne Oliver
Officer/Dorcas: Toni Timmins
Bohemian Servant: Sophia Shin
A sincere thank you to everyone who auditioned!
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AUDITIONS FOR THE WINTER'S TALE
Posted on October 30, 2016
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AUDITIONS FOR THE WINTER’S TALE
Seoul Shakespeare Company is excited to announce auditions for our seventh main stage production—The Winter’s Tale, directed by Michael Downey.
Audition Dates:
Saturday December 3rd, 2:00-5:50pm
Sunday December 4th, 2:00-5:50pm
(Call backs Sunday December 11, 2-5:50pm.)
Location: Our rehearsal space near 성신여대입구역 (see directions below)
Actors of all experience levels are welcome to audition. We are looking for a strong ensemble of actors who function well in a collaborative environment. This year we are not asking for prepared monologues. Auditionees will be asked to read from sides. The sides will be posted on the event page approximately one week before auditions. They do not need to be memorized. We highly recommend reading the entire play before the audition.
Several characters sing in this play (one sings well; the others not necessarily well). We will give all auditionees an opportunity to sing something in the audition if they wish. Also, if you play a musical instrument, please bring it to the audition if possible.
To schedule your audition, email info@seoulshakespeare.com with your name, phone number, and preferred audition time.
AUDITION TIMES (choose 1):
Saturday December 3:
A: 2:00-2:50pm
B: 3:00 - 3:50pm
C: 4:00 - 4:50pm
D: 5:00 - 5:50pm
Sunday December 4:
A: 2:00-2:50pm
B: 3:00 - 3:50pm
C: 4:00 - 4:50pm
D: 5:00 - 5:50pm
***Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your audition time. You will be asked to fill out an audition form while you are waiting. Remember to allow yourself extra time to find the space.
Location Address: 4-8 Dongseong-dong, 1(il)-ga, Seongbuk-Gu (성북구 동선동 1가 4-8번지), 4th floor
Map: https://www.google.co.kr/maps/place/4-8+Dongseondong+1(il)-ga,+Seongbuk-gu,+Seoul/@37.5920517,127.0167659,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x357cbcc77502625d:0x48da3e6e91b25d7f?hl=en
Directions: Sungshin Women's University Station (성신여대입구역) (line #4). Go out exit 1. Turn right at the first major street going into the shopping area (at KB bank). Walk about 150 yards. Turn right at Tony Moly. Walk about 50 yards to VIP Bar or 7080 Bar on the right. Come up to the 4th floor.
SHOW INFORMATION:
Performances will be on the weekends of: April 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30 at Egg and Nucleus Theater (알과핵 소극장) in Daehangno (대학로), Seoul.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION:
First read-through: Saturday, January 7, 1-6pm.
Regular Rehearsal Times:
We have booked our rehearsal space for: Saturdays 1-6pm, Sundays 1-6pm, and Mondays 7-10pm.
(Not everyone will be called at all times, and we will work our rehearsal schedule around actors’ schedules as much as possible. Please be aware that we may adjust this regular schedule or add additional rehearsal times if actors’ schedules make it necessary.)
(No rehearsals January 28-30 because of Lunar New Year.)
We plan to have additional rehearsals in the theater on Wednesday April 5 and Wednesday April 12 at 7-10pm, depending on actors’ availability.
Tech Weekend:
Saturday April 8 All day (Hanging lights, etc. Actors are not needed on this day.)
Sunday April 9 All day (Tech/Dress Rehearsal—All actors must be at this rehearsal!)
***At the audition, be prepared to write down ANY and ALL your potential rehearsal conflicts, including work schedules, days that you will be away, etc.
**If you plan to travel for more than two weeks during the rehearsal period, you may still audition, but be aware that it may affect our ability to cast you.
Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions or concerns you may have. (info@seoulshakespeare.com)
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/327232017657559/
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Preparing to Perform: Strategies for Approaching Shakespeare’s Text
with Lauren Ash-Morgan and Michael Downey
(Sundays, October 23-November 27. Please note the specific times below.)
DESCRIPTION
This 6-week workshop is an in-depth exploration of strategies to maximize the performance potential of Shakespeare’s text. Utilizing principles from Barry Edelstein’s Thinking Shakespeare and exercises from David and Rebecca Clark Carey’s The Shakespeare Workbook and Video: A Practical Course for Actors, this class goes through beginner-level to advanced-level strategies for performing Shakespeare’s text and looks at a wide variety of individual pieces of text, using sets of physical exercises specifically tailored to each text to bring out the text’s most salient features, with an eye toward how the exercises can be applied to other texts. The aim of this workshop is for actors to develop an extensive toolkit for approaching Shakespeare’s language, and to open the actors up to new and interesting choices, guided by the language.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR:
Actors of all levels who wish to improve their understanding of Shakespeare’s text and performance possibilities.
Seoul Shakespeare Company’s next mainstage production, The Winter’s Tale, is one of Shakespeare’s late plays, and the text is far more challenging, complex, and rule-bending than in our recent productions. We anticipate that we will need to do some extra text training with our Winter’s Tale cast during the rehearsal period, and for those with an interest in auditioning for The Winter’s Tale, we highly recommend getting a head start with this workshop. (Auditions for The Winter’s Tale will be in early December, with rehearsals starting in early January, and performances April 15-30.)
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Dates (all are on Sundays):
October 23, 12-3pm*
October 30, 2-5pm
November 6, 2-5pm
November 13, 2-5pm
November 20, 12-3pm*
November 27, 2-5pm
(6 weeks total. 18 total hours of instruction.)
*(On October 23 and November 20, note that the workshop is at 12-3pm. After the workshop, feel free to come to our Shakesperiments workshop in Haebangchon at 4-6pm. It’s a good chance to perform or just watch others perform.
Shakesperiments details are here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/ or here: http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops. )
Class Size: 6-12(+) participants
Cost: 160,000 KRW
Location: Seoul Improv Theater (near Sookmyung Women’s University Station, Subway Line 4, Exit 9) http://www.seoulcityimprov.com/loacation.html
To Register: Email info@seoulshakespeare.com by October 16 with your name and your phone number. We will respond with bank account details, and your spot will be confirmed once we receive your funds.
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1183443388393713/
INSTRUCTOR INFO:
Lauren Ash-Morgan has a dual background in education and performance and is the Artistic Director of Seoul Shakespeare Company. She has been an actor with the company since early 2011, appearing in Macbeth, Gore and Madness, The Tempest, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titus Andronicus, Love and Despair, and Much Ado About Nothing. In addition to SSC, she has performed in Seoul with Probationary Theatre Company at the White Box Theatre, Seoul Players, and Eurasia Shakespeare Theatre Company at the National Theater of Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Voice) and a Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology, specializing in Korean music and dance, and has taken classes at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. and with Seoul Shakespeare Company’s past teaching artists. Directing experience includes Best Interests by Donna Hoke and the Seoul revival of Michael Downey’s play The Orderly. Since 2014, she has served as Artistic Director and producer of SSC’s productions, while continuing to act and serve as a resource for other actors.
Michael Downey recently directed SSC’s highly successful production of Much Ado About Nothing and will direct SSC’s upcoming production of The Winter’s Tale. Other directing credits include A Circular Play by Gertrude Stein and New Year’s Eve by Dave MacGregor. Michael trained as an actor at The Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts and holds an M.A. in Drama Studies from the University of Auckland. In New Zealand, his theatre credits include Coriolanus, Oedipus the King, and Attempts on Her Life. Onscreen, he has appeared in Power Rangers, Shortland Street, and Xena: Warrior Princess. He co-founded The Rebel Alliance Theatre Company in 2006, their debut production being his solo play The Orderly, which toured New Zealand, had a successful run in South Korea, and was also adapted for radio. In 2007, his play Aroha won the SmackBang PlayRight award and enjoyed a two-week season at the Herald Theatre. Michael has been an influential member of Seoul Shakespeare Company since 2010, performing in Macbeth, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Titus Andronicus, and Love and Despair. He has also performed with Probationary Theatre Company at the White Box Theatre, Seoul Players, Cut Glass Theatre, and Eurasia Shakespeare Theatre Company at the National Theater of Korea.
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Posted on August 19, 2016
Autumn Party
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/606328866202336/
It's that time of year again--Seoul Shakespeare Company is hosting our annual Autumn Party for another evening of music, mirth, and merriment!
Schedule:
8:00-9:00 A Bit of Musical Theatre*
9:00-10:00 Lip Sync Battle*
10:00-12:00 Karaoke Dance Party
*If you are interested in performing a piece from any musical or participating in the lip sync battle, please email your name, title of song(s) and a backing track(s) to info@seoulshakespeare.com
Cost: 10,000 won at the door.
All proceeds from our event will go directly into SSC's April 2017 production of The Winter's Tale.
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SSC on Expediablog's Shakespeare Map
Posted on August 18, 2016
Seoul Shakespeare Company has been added to Expediablog’s global Shakespeare map! To find us, go to http://expediablog.co.uk/shakespeare/ , then click on “His Legacy.” Click on the feather over South Korea. (We are currently the only Shakespeare group in all of Asia listed there.)
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"Shakesperiments" are back this Fall!
Posted on August 16, 2016
"Shakesperiments" are back this Fall!
Saturday, September 24th at 4-6pm
Sunday, October 23rd at 4-6pm
Sunday, November 20th at 4-6pm
Saturday December 17th at 4-6pm
At Camarata Music Company Studio in Haebangchon. Directions below.
(The Facebook event page for September is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1134819716561541/. Other months’ pages will be added as they approach.)
What are "Shakesperiments" Workshops? We have a detailed description on this page:
http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/shakesperiments-workshops
and also on the Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/
Details:
It’s that time of year! Seoul Shakespeare Company is hosting our Shakesperiments workshops! The first one scheduled for this fall is on Saturday, September 24th at 4~6pm. It will be at Camarata Music Company Studio in Haebangchon. (Refer to the directions below.) For your information, the following three workshops will be at 4~6pm on Sunday 10/23, Sunday 11/20, and Saturday 12/17. I will make individual event pages for each of these Shakesperiments.
Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer (RSVP on this event page or just show up) or as a performer (please let us know in advance via the email provided).
Anyone who would like to perform a monologue or a scene can email info@seoulshakespeare.com to let me know. In the subject of your email please write “September Shakesperiments.” Also, don’t forget to email me the text that you wish to perform and your full name. In the past, we found it helpful for the observers to have each text in front of them during discussions, so I’ll bring paper copies along.
Performers are greatly encouraged to focus on monologues or scenes from Shakespeare but other classical or modern text is also welcome.
No need to stress because we do not expect fully performance ready pieces; a reading is perfectly fine if that’s what you feel comfortable preparing. This is an opportunity for you to perform material for a small group in order to receive some constructive feedback.
Directions to Camarata Music Company: Take exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6) and walk straight for approximately 100 meters. Bear left at the wall of kimchi pots and enter Haebangchon. Continue walking straight for approximately 400 meters (about 4-5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for a white sign), directly before a CU Mart that is in the same building. Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.
While this event is free, we’ll have a donation box there for those who feel generous. We encourage all to make a small donation (1,000-5,000KRW) to help defray the cost of the space.
(Please don’t hesitate to join our Shakesperiments Facebook group in order to keep up-to-date on our workshop series and other Seoul Shakespeare events: www.facebook.com/groups/728276260546745/ )
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Lindsay B.
Stage Manager, Seoul Shakespeare Company
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The Winter's Tale (April 2017)
Posted on July 23, 2016
The Winter's Tale
We are happy to announce that next year’s production will be one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays: the tragi-comedy and late romance play The Winter’s Tale—a story of jealousy, loss, redemption, forgiveness, and reunion, to be directed by Michael Downey.
Performances: April 15-30 (weekends only) at Theater Egg and Nucleus
Auditions will be held around late November or early December.
For updates, you can keep checking our website (http://www.seoulshakespearecompany.org/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/seoulshakespeare/?fref=ts), or join our email list (http://seoulshakespearecompany.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a461df5063e6fa802c076171c&id=1531514677) to get updates sent directly to your email address.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to Much Ado!
Posted on July 23, 2016
Thank you to everyone who came out to Much Ado! We are so proud of this production and the level of professionalism that it achieved! Our audiences were full for almost every performance, we introduced many students to the world of live Shakespeare for the first time, and we received so much enthusiastic praise for the show, from Shakespeare enthusiasts and those new to (or formerly antipathetic to) Shakespeare alike. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and supporters who made this production possible! It achieved everything we had hoped for! We’ve already got next year’s show in mind…Announcement coming soon…
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Much Ado About Nothing, Page Archive
Posted on June 12, 2016
Much Ado About Nothing
헛소동
IN ENGLISH, WITH KOREAN SUBTITLES
영어 공연 / 한글자막 지원
Dates and times:
Saturday, May 21: 7pm [Sold out]
Sunday, May 22: 4pm [Sold out]
Saturday, May 28: 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, May 29: 4pm
Saturday, June 4: 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, June 5: 4pm
공연 시간:
5월 21: 7pm [매진]
5월 22: 4pm [매진]
5월 28: 2pm & 7pm
5월 29: 4pm
6월 4: 2pm & 7pm
6월 5: 4pm
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
(plus a 15 minute intermission)
Location: Theater Egg and Nucleus 알과핵 소극장
위치 : 알과핵 소극장
Directions: Hyehwa Station (혜화역) (Line 4), Go out exit 2. Turn left at the first road (at the Dunkin Donuts) and walk for about a block. The theater will be on your left.
오시는 길 : 지하철 4호선 혜화역 2번 출구(공원방향)로 나와 마로니에공원(예술가의 집)과 방송통신대학 사잇길로 50m지점
Map/지도 :
Tickets: 20,000 KRW
Reserve online here (and pay in cash at the door)
Door sales are also available, beginning one hour before the show. (For sold-out performances, a waitlist will be started in the theater lobby one hour prior to the show.)
티켓 : 20,000원
온라인 예약 (예약 후 현장 결재. 현금 결재만 가능합니다. 양해 부탁드립니다.)
티켓 현장 구매는 공연 시작 1시간 전부터 가능합니다. (공연이 매진된 경우, 환불된 티켓에 한해 티켓 구매가 가능합니다. 공연 시작 1시간 전부터 대기자 순으로 구매하실 수 있습니다.)
Seating will begin approximately 30 minutes before each performance. There is no assigned seating, so arrive early to choose the best seats!
입장은 공연시작 약 30분 전부터 가능하며, 지정좌석제가 아니기 때문에 빨리 입장하시는 순서대로 좋은 자리를 차지하실 수 있습니다!
There will be a talk-back with the audience after the performance on Sunday, May 22 4pm, Saturday May 28 2pm, and Sunday, May 29 4pm. If you are bringing a student group to the show, we highly recommend attending on one of these days and participating in the talk-back.
All are invited to an opening night party immediately after the May 21 performance, and a closing night party in the evening on June 5 at Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon.
This show is appropriate for all ages. Some nice guidelines for teaching kids theatre etiquette can be found here:
http://leachtheatre.mst.edu/theatreetiquette/
Block bookings are available for school groups. Please email us at info@seoulshakespeare.com if you would like to reserve for a large group. Large groups may arrange to pay in advance by bank transfer if they wish.
For professors/teachers who would like to give extra credit to their students for attending this show, but don’t want to have to chaperone students in person, we have devised a system to help you keep track of students’ attendance! Click here for more information.
Questions about tickets? Email us at sscticketing@gmail.com.
Press:
"‘Much Ado’ holds nothing back," [Theatre Review]
--The Korea Herald: http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160525000937#jyk
"Korea Live: Shakespeare in Seoul 'Much Ado About Nothing,'"
Grim's Diary: Travel Adventures in Korea:
http://grimsdiary.blogspot.kr/2016/05/korea-live-shakespeare-in-seoul-much.html
Interview with director Michael Downey and artistic director Lauren Ash-Morgan at The Haute Hesh: https://thehautehesh.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/seoul-shakespeare-company-much-ado-about-nothing/
"Seoul Shakespeare Company to stage ‘Much Ado About Nothing’"
--The Korea Herald: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160518000941
"Seoul Shakespeare to present 'Much Ado'"
--Korea Times: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/05/177_204947.html
Cast:
Leonato: Lorne Oliver
1st Messenger / Sexton / Tomb Attendant: Mary Yoon
Beatrice: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Hero: Heather Moore
Don Pedro: S. Vollie Osborne
Benedick: Jamie Horan
Don John: Chris Zaczek
Claudio: Charles Jeong
Antonio: William Roszell
Conrade / Tomb Attendant: Angie Ahn
Borachio/Friar Francis: Jason Cutler
Balthasar: Jake Kwon
Margaret: Kim Hyman
Ursula: Molly Stewart
Dogberry: Jeffrey Wagner
Verges: Simon Clarke
Seacoal: Sarah McRoberts
Watchman 1 / Lord: Alameen
2nd Messenger / Watch / Tomb Attendant: Joseph Van Dorn
3rd Messenger / Watch / Tomb Attendant: Mariah Perrin
Crew:
Director: Michael Downey
SSC Artistic Director & Producer: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Executive Producer: Raymond C. Salcedo
Stage Manager: Lindsay Bellinger
Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Jasinskaite
Director’s Assistant/Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Fernanda Silva Rueda
Lighting Designer: Iain C. Culp
Lighting Operator: Megan Hammond
Props: Michael Downey, Lauren Ash-Morgan, Charles Jeong
Costume Design and Construction: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Poster Design: Michael Downey, Lauren Ash-Morgan
Music/Choreography: Lauren Ash-Morgan
Translator: Charles Jeong
Venue Coordinators: Ji Lee, Charles Jeong
Sound Operator: Lindsay Bellinger
Surtitles Translator: Charles Jeong
Surtitles Transcribers: Charles Jeong, Lauren Ash-Morgan
House Manager: Ray Salcedo
Rehearsal Photography: Laura Jasinskaite
Performance Photography: Robert Michael Evans
Set Design: Michael Downey, Lauren Ash-Morgan
Set Construction/Dressing: S. Vollie Osborne, Jeffrey Wagner, Chris Zaczek, Jake Kwon, Jason Cutler, Iain C. Culp, William Roszell, Joseph Van Dorn, Lauren Ash-Morgan, Michael Downey, Lindsay Bellinger
Costume Assistants: Maria Fernanda Silva Rueda, Lindsay Bellinger, Michael Downey, Laura Jasinskaite,
Mariah Perrin
THANK YOU TO OUR INDIEGOGO BACKERS
Producers
Yousef Mubarak, Jacqueline (BJ) Rowe, Will Forrester
Executive producers
Toni Timmins, Katherine & Dan McRoberts, Amy Harp, Barbara J Kuttler, Lawrence & Gail Ash-Morgan, Hee Sunwoo, Raymond Salcedo, Brian Rappatta, Anonymous
Sponsors
Anonymous, Anonymous, Robbie & David Bellinger, Lindsay Bellinger, Seoul Players
Backers
Joel Elliott, Leanore R Elliott, Laura Barber, Gina Ball, Shana Hawrylchak, Keith Bellinger, Angi Belsly, Dan Wiberg,
Michael Duffy, Jo Ann and Manny Hundertmark, Dagmar and Norbert Kloeren
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
Egg & Nucleus Theater, Ryan Goessl, our front of house and surtitle operators, Brian Petersen, Chris Zaczek, Seoul Players,
Ray Salcedo, Charles Jeong
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Shakespeare in Seoul: A Celebration of Shakespeare 400!
An Evening of Monologues and Scenes to honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/209612192747289/
Date: Saturday April 23
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8pm.
Cost: Pay What You Can (5,000KRW-10,000 KRW suggested donation)
Where: Camarata Music Company Studio (in Haebangchon)
All over the world, celebrations are happening to honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, on April 23 (which is also the day we celebrate his birthday).
On this special day, Seoul Shakespeare Company presents an intimate evening of monologues and scenes to celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare!
For this event, in addition to some of our regular SSC actors, we welcome anyone from the public who would like to to come and perform a monologue, sonnet, or scene. If you are interested in performing, please email Lauren at info@seoulshakespeare.com.
Assorted drinks and refreshments will be available. Drink sales go directly to our wonderful host, Camarata Music Company! All other proceeds go directly to Seoul Shakespeare Company's production of Much Ado About Nothing.
A rough performance list (not necessarily in performance order):
1) Scene from Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 4 (Charles Jeong, Lauren Ash-Morgan, Lorne Oliver, Za’chary Westbrook)
2) Sonnets (Lindsay Bellinger)
3) Hamlet monologue, Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2 (Josh Kroot)
4) Marc Antony monologue, Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1 (Za’chary Westbrook)
5) Macbeth monologue, Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 (Michael Downey)
6) Henry V monologue, Henry V Act 4 Scene 3 (Chris Zaczek)
7) Trinculo monologue, The Tempest, Act 2 Scene 2 (Lauren Ash-Morgan)
8 ) Don Armado monologue, Love’s Labour’s Lost Act 1 Scene 2 (Michael Downey)
9) Monologue TBA (Charles Jeong)
10) Hermione monologue, A Winter's Tale, Act 3 Scene 2 (Toni Timmins)
11) Scene: “Shakespeare miscast” —a surprise character mashup
12) Puck monologue, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 5 Scene 1 (Chris Zaczek)
13) YOU? (We are inviting members of the public to perform sonnets, monologues, or scenes. Email us if you’d like to perform something: info@seoulshakespeare.com. Readings are also fine, i.e. it does not have to be memorized.)
Directions to Camarata: Exit 2 from Noksapyeong Station (line 6). Walk straight for approximately 100 meters and bear left at the wall of kimchi pots to enter Haebangchon. Continue straight for approximately 400 meters (about 5 minutes). Camarata Music Company Studio will be on your left (look for the white sign), in the same building as CU Mart. (Jacoby Burger is directly across the street.)
http://new.camaratamusic.com/camarata-studio/
This event is part of the Shakespeare Theatre Association's "400 Dreams: Shakespeare Around the Globe" program. Spot us on their world map here:http://weareshakespeare.nd.edu/shakespeare-around-the-globe/
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April 23, 2016: Shakespeare in Seoul: A Celebration of Shakespeare 400!
Posted on April 18, 2016
(Poster by Za'chary Westbrook, Edgebrook Images)
“Much Ado” Spring Party, by Seoul Shakespeare Company
(Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/584171048414486/
It’s time for our annual big party to fundraise for our next production: Much Ado About Nothing! This is an important fundraiser to help cover the cost of our theater!
Join Seoul Shakespeare Company for a participatory night of singing (and pretending to sing)!
Saturday, March 26, 7pm until late
Rocky Mountain Tavern, Itaewon
10,000KRW
Schedule:
7pm — A Bit of Musical Theater
(If you’d like to perform, email info@seoulshakespeare.com to reserve a spot in the lineup. You’ll need to provide your own backing track. Anyone is welcome to perform.)
8pm — Lip Sync Battle
(If you’d like to perform, email info@seoulshakespeare.com to reserve a spot in the lineup. You’ll need to provide your own backing track. Anyone is welcome to perform. Bring friends to cheer you on!)
9pm — Karaoke / Dance Party!
(Come sing some Youtube karaoke and dance with us crazy theater people!)
We are also collecting art pieces for a silent art au