Mondays, NOV 3–DEC 8 | 6:30–8:30pm | STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE

Public speaking is essential for any business professional. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to become more relaxed, organized, and persuasive, whether you are collaborating with coworkers, or the keynote at a conference. Learn fresh strategies to share your big ideas with poise and precision. Study the physical, vocal, and analytical techniques used by actors and directors to maximize the potential of every meeting, presentation, and negotiation in the business world.

Mondays, NOV 3–DEC 8 | 6:30–8:30pm | STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE

In this class, students will dive into the thrilling world of Shakespeare’s famous leading men. From the poetic Romeo to the manipulating Proteus, students will explore these unforgettable characters through lively discussions, creative activities, and a deep dive into their motivations. Working from the perspectives of actors, directors, and scholars, students will analyze what makes these character tick and how they still feel relevant today. By the end, you’ll uncover the secrets behind Shakespeare’s most leading men and their lasting impact on both the stage and modern storytelling. 

Saturday, DEC 6 | 10:30am–2:30pm | STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE

This four-hour workshop will talk you through every step of the classical audition process, from first impressions to final callback. You’ll learn not just how to showcase your skills in the room via a monologue of your choosing but how to connect with creative team members and market yourself. This is an educational experience, so know that we are going to make mistakes, play around and discover new things together. This is low stakes—we’re not in an actual audition, so join me in building this fun, warm, learning environment!

Teaching Artist Bio
Danica Rodriguez (she/her) is a Washington D.C./New York-based casting director & theatremaker dedicated to celebrating the voices of the historically underrepresented. She began her casting career working for Marc Hirschfeld Casting, Warner Brothers Television Casting NY, and The Public Theater in New York before moving to Washington, D.C., to join Shakespeare Theatre Company in her current position as Resident Casting Director. In her tenure as a casting professional, Danica has worked on dozens of mainstage productions and workshops/developments in New York and D.C. Danica’s core values of generosity, advocacy, and equity led her to her role as founding trainer and educator for Broadway for Racial Justice’s Casting Directive, as well as projects connected to Netflix, LALIFF, The Civilians, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co, The Folger Shakespeare Library and The Kennedy Center. She was named a 2021 TCG Rising Leader of Color and has sat on selection committees for INTAR Theatre and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. As a passionate believer in arts education and accessibility, Danica has also had the privilege of speaking at Roundabout Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, Shenandoah University, Howard University, Gallaudet University, the Academy of Classical Acting at George Washington University, American University and more. Danica holds a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Film & Media Studies from Dartmouth College. 

Yes. Our classes are held at 516 8^th Street SE, which is about 2 blocks away from the Eastern Market Metro Station, accessible via the orange, blue, and silver lines. There are also several bus routes that run through the neighborhood. For more information, visit the trip planner on the Metro website or call 202.637.7000.

Limited permit and two-hour metered parking is available. However, Eastern Market is a busy neighborhood and we recommend using public transportation. If you need to drive, please allow ample time for parking, as finding a legal spot for the duration of class is often difficult. We also recommend you download the ParkMobile App to pay metered parking from your smartphone.