Park District of Oak Park
Our mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs and facilities.
Start date: Saturday, January 31 2026.
Schedule:
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM ,
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room ,
Resource person: Erin Coffman- erin.coffman@pdop.org
Location: Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room (Austin Gardens (All), AGEEC) | 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302
Description:
New to Shakespeare, or looking to sharpen your fundamentals? This foundational workshop equips actors with the essential tools for performing Work with Oak Park Festival Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Andersen and
Shakespeare’s plays, including iambic pentameter, line endings, clarity of thought, and
vowel/consonant work. Learn how Shakespeare’s language functions and how to make it vivid,
playable, and clear for an audience.
Company Member Tony Dobrowski in a supportive, hands-on environment. Ideal for
professional actors new (or looking for a reintroduction) to classical text.
Available spots: 12 out of 12
Price: $60.00 Taxes waived
Required age: 19 - 99 years old on the day of the activity
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