Hi, I'm Richard Kenyon, and I'm passionate about bringing Shakespeare to life for students and educators. My goal is simple: help students find their voices by diving into Shakespeare's works and, in doing so, discover more about themselves.
With over 30 years of experience as an actor, director, acting coach, and Shakespeare specialist, I rely on the First Folio to unlock a deeper understanding of the Bard. I believe the best way to learn Shakespeare is by actively engaging with it—getting it up on its feet, hearing the words, and really feeling them.
I've spent the last three decades teaching Shakespeare and leading acting workshops across Canada and the U.S. My training comes from top-notch institutions like Niagara College, Vancouver Playhouse Acting School, and the University of Calgary in Canada, as well as Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA in the U.S. I've even taken advanced online courses at Harvard University, including one on “Shakespeare’s Life and Work” with the renowned scholar Stephen Greenblatt. I have also taught and been a guest lecturer in many colleges and high schools across Canada.
Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of directing 32 of Shakespeare’s plays and working with students, actors, and professionals. Some of my favorites to teach include Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. As for performing, I've tackled roles like Richard III, Henry V, Mercutio, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Marc Antony in both Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra.
Currently, I'm a private acting coach in Hollywood and serve as Artist in Residence at The Shakespeare Villa in Pasadena, CA. I often use the Linklater method of voice training and often incorporate Kristin Linklater’s techniques into my workshops. For more details or inquiries about pricing, feel free to reach out at
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