The Shakespeare Forum

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We use Shakespeare to create empowered communities through education and performance. New York is hard enough. We want to make it easier for everyone.

At The Shakespeare Forum we make a home for actors, directors and lovers of Shakespeare to play, share, develop, and flourish. We believe in reaching out and building community through education, outreach and performance with an emphasis on providing low-cost, high-quality classes, workshops and productions. We foster a community of artists dedicated to helping each other thrive while breaking the

06/02/2026

This is Jim. Jim is playing Polonius. He's worried that you won't make it to Becoming Hamlet.

There are limited tickets available for this weekend.

4 tickets remain for Thursday, June 4.
9 tickets remain for Friday, June 5.
14 tickets remain for Saturday, June 6.

Showtime is 7:30pm each night.

Come play Hamlet with us.

Tickets are HERE:
https://BecomingHamlet.eventbrite.com

06/01/2026

Join us June 4th, 5th, and or 6th at 7:30pm for "Becoming Hamlet playing at El Barrios Artspace PS 109 (215 East 99th Street)
“Becoming Hamlet” is a participatory theater experience where you step into the role of Hamlet. Speak the speech, feel the feels, and shape the unique Hamlet that emerges each performance.

This is your chance to not just watch Hamlet, but to be Hamlet!

NOTE: This is a workshop production as part of the development process for this project; we will actively be seeking feedback afterwards. Stay tuned for announcements of a future run…

Cast:
Desirée Baxter*
Sybille Bruun
Judith Feingold*
Truman Gaudoin*
Damon Horowitz
Emily Jackoway*
Addy Paul Jenkins
Steven Lamont
David H. Littleton*
Sevans Martinez
Equiano Mosieri
Tyler Moss*
Jim Pratzon*
Parmeet Singh*

Tickets available at our website, EventBrite, and HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-hamlet-tickets-1989673887157


*Actors appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association

Graphics by David Littleton

05/28/2026

Tomorrow night at 7pm at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 (215 East 99th St) the best improv troupe “As You Will” perform as part of our Summer Festival.

Come play with us as we tell the Shakespeare play he never wrote. Tix are all suggested donation.

05/26/2026

Our incredible cast for the upcoming “Becoming Hamlet”.

Join The Shakespeare Forum to see Hamlet as you’ve never done before and never will again.

“Becoming Hamlet” is a participatory theater experience where you step into the role of Hamlet. Speak the speech, feel the feels, and shape the unique Hamlet that emerges each performance on June 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30pm at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 (215 East 99th St).

This is your chance to not just watch Hamlet, but to be Hamlet!

NOTE: This is a workshop production as part of the development process for this project; we will actively be seeking feedback afterwards.

Cast:
Desirée Baxter*
Sybille Bruun
Judith Feingold*
Truman Gaudoin*
Damon Horowitz
Emily Jackoway*
Addy Paul Jenkins
Steven Lamont
David H. Littleton*
Sevans Martinez
Equiano Mosieri
Tyler Moss*
Jim Pratzon*
Parmeet Singh

Graphics by David Littleton

05/26/2026

It’s your turn to play Hamlet. Join The Shakespeare Forum to see Hamlet as you’ve never done before and never will again.

“Becoming Hamlet” is a participatory theater experience where you step into the role of Hamlet. Speak the speech, feel the feels, and shape the unique Hamlet that emerges each performance on June 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30pm at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 (215 East 99th St).

This is your chance to not just watch Hamlet, but to be Hamlet!

NOTE: This is a workshop production as part of the development process for this project; we will actively be seeking feedback afterwards.

Cast:
Desirée Baxter*
Sybille Bruun
Judith Feingold*
Truman Gaudoin*
Damon Horowitz
Emily Jackoway*
Addy Paul Jenkins
Steven Lamont
David H. Littleton*
Sevans Martinez
Equiano Mosieri
Tyler Moss*
Jim Pratzon*
Parmeet Singh

Graphics by David Littleton

As You Will 05/21/2026

The improvers from As You Will are coming for a one night, 90 minute event, on May 29th at 7pm.

Come see this hilarious trio play the Shakespearean play that he never wrote.

As You Will “As You Will” improv troupe at the The Shakespeare Forum Summer Festival. A 45 minute romp through a Shakespeare play he didn't write.

Becoming Hamlet 05/20/2026

We're excited to have you come and play Hamlet. Join The Shakespeare Forum on June 4,5,6 for "Becoming Hamlet".

This 90 minute show puts you in the title role as we navigate the story of the Danish Prince.

Becoming Hamlet It's your turn to play Hamlet. Join The Shakespeare Forum to see Hamlet as you've never done before and never will again.

05/05/2026

Happy Tuesday!

: 8-10pm at El Barrio’s Artspace
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215 East 99th St.

: 7:30-9:30pm at Young People to the Front
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4308 Burns Ave.

We would love to have you.

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215 E 99th Street, # 115
New York, NY
10029

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm