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Richard Kenyon

Two wonderful honors which I have been presented with from The Shakespeare Club, Honored Friend 2018-19 and just recently Honored Gentlemen 2024.

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Hello, I’m Richard Kenyon, dedicated to inspiring students and educators through the words and works of William Shakespeare. My approach is both straightforward and transformative: I guide students in harnessing their voices to connect meaningfully with Shakespeare’s texts, unlocking insights into both the plays and their own personal growth.

Driven by the philosophy Your Voice! Your Shakespeare!, I encourage each individual to bring their unique perspective to the Bard’s works, making these timeless stories resonate in new and authentic ways.

With more than 30 years of experience as an actor, director, acting coach, and Shakespeare specialist, I use the First Folio as a key resource to unlock Shakespeare’s intentions. I firmly believe that the best way to learn his works is to experience them actively—getting the words on their feet, hearing them aloud, and personally connecting with the Bard’s language.

I’ve had the privilege of leading acting workshops and teaching Shakespeare across Canada and the U.S. My training includes Niagara College, the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School, and the University of Calgary, as well as Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. I also completed the online course “Shakespeare’s Life and Work” at Harvard, led by renowned scholar Stephen Greenblatt.

I’ve directed 32 of Shakespeare’s plays, working with students, emerging actors, and seasoned professionals alike. Some of my favorite plays to teach are Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. On stage, I’ve played iconic roles such as Richard III, Henry V, Mercutio, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Marc Antony in both Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra.

Currently, I coach actors privately in Hollywood and serve as Artist in Residence at The Shakespeare Villa in Pasadena, California.

If you'd like to connect or learn more about pricing, please reach out at:
hello@shakespeareactingcoach.com

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