Through exercises and scene work, actors will learn to fully bring alive Shakespeare’s characters. In addition, actors will be reminded how to use Shakespeare’s words and internal directions to achieve their objectives.

The cost for this eight-week course is $120. Space is limited to 12 students.

Audition (Shakespeare monologue) or invite required to enroll in class. For an interview with Mr. Cuskern and to inquire about an audition, please email dominic@galleryplayers.com.
 

DOMINIC CUSKERN appeared on Broadway in Inherit the Wind starring George C. Scott. He played Labisse in the Broadway National Tour of the musical Victor/Victoria. He created the role of Ganesha, the Hindu god, in Terrence McNally’s A Perfect Ganesh, which starred Zoe Caldwell at MTC. He was a member of the Resident Acting Company at the Pearl Theatre in New York City. His favorite Shakespeare roles include Prospero, Shylock, and Malvolio. Mr. Cuskern was born in England where he obtained his B.A at Leeds University. He received his master’s degree from Columbia University. He is currently the president of the Board of Directors at Gallery Players and program director for Players’ Shakespeare.