The Shakespeare Forum

The Shakespeare Forum 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

habits of isolationism which so often prevail in our artistic community. We know that together we can be a powerful force, and The Shakespeare Forum is dedicated to providing services to all members of our New York community. We feel that financial constraints should not prohibit members from gaining the tools and confidence to make their way in New York, both as conscious artists and as parts of a greater artistic alliance.

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

Our incredible cast for the upcoming “Becoming Hamlet”. Join The Shakespeare Forum to see Hamlet as you’ve never done be...
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

It’s your turn to play Hamlet. Join The Shakespeare Forum to see Hamlet as you’ve never done before and never will again...
05/26/2026

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

The improvers from As You Will are coming for a one night, 90 minute event, on May 29th at 7pm.Come see this hilarious t...
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” improv troupe at the The Shakespeare Forum Summer Festival. A 45 minute romp through a Shakespeare play he didn't write.

We're excited to have you come and play Hamlet. Join The Shakespeare Forum on June 4,5,6 for "Becoming Hamlet". This 90 ...
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.

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

Happy Tuesday! : 8-10pm at El Barrio’s Artspace() 215 East 99th St. : 7:30-9:30pm at Young People to the Front()4308 Bu...
05/05/2026

Happy Tuesday!

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

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

We would love to have you.

HERE IS THE NEXT POP UP! We're doing a 90 minute Much Ado About Nothing on May 30th at 7:30pm. No Director. Limited Rehe...
04/27/2026

HERE IS THE NEXT POP UP!

We're doing a 90 minute Much Ado About Nothing on May 30th at 7:30pm.

No Director. Limited Rehearsal.
Reserve your tickets below:
https://MuchAdoPopUp.eventbrite.com

Tomorrow we play!Join us for a free 90 minute Tempest on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm.
04/24/2026

Tomorrow we play!

Join us for a free 90 minute Tempest on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm.

“I am merry.”“Silence is the perfect way herald of joy. I were but little happy if I could say how much.”
04/23/2026

“I am merry.”

“Silence is the perfect way herald of joy. I were but little happy if I could say how much.”

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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

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(212) 426-6569

Website

https://theshakespeareforum.myflodesk.com/d8klgxj0tr

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