Kurt Ingham died on June 6th, a historic date and now a day which will always mean even more to me. During this time when we remember heroes, Kurt was a particular hero of mine.

In June 2021, The Hobart Shakespeareans miraculously performed The Winter's Tale. Meet the students who created the magic. Thank you to all of our friends and patrons who made the impossible possible.

In June 2021, The Hobart Shakespeareans made the impossible possible. A spectacular production of The Winter’s Tale was performed at the beautiful El Portal Theater in North Hollywood.

Hal Holbrook was an astonishing talent, and deservedly called an American Treasure. He was brilliant, kind, dignified, honorable, courageous, and loving.

But above all, Hal was a devoted friend to all of us in Room 56 for over thirty years.

The Hobart Shakespeareans ended a decade and began a new one in the United Kingdom. From Stratford-upon-Avon to London, the students spent 14 thrilling days at Henley Street, Abbey Road, world class museums and historic palaces.

Sir Ian McKellen took the class out to dinner at his pub, The Grapes, and then back to his house for an unforgettable party. We are all grateful to Jan Miller, who made these two weeks possible. Enjoy the pictures featuring the happiest kids on Earth.

Jan Miller died today. As with everything Jan ever did, she left the world with courage and dignity.

If you receive this note, you were one of the thousands of adults who spent time with The Hobart Shakespeareans.

In April 2019, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Twelfth Night. Here are some wonderful excerpts of the extraordinary language and music the kids produce.

Thought provoking insights from the remarkable Hobart Shakespeareans.

In April 2019, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed a brilliant, and surprisingly, heartbreaking telling of Twelfth Night.

In July 2018, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed Henry V for an ecstatic audience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

In July 2018, the Hobart Shakespeareans took the most extensive trip in their long history.

The students spent 26 days in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. The kids visited great universities, studied United States History, celebrated literature, embraced art, and had the time of their lives.

In June 2018, The Hobart Shakespeareans astonished theatergoers with their production of Henry V.

In July 2017, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed Acting Shakespeare at the Oregon Film Festival.

The Hobart Shakespeareans spent two weeks at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in July 2017. They received a standing ovation for their jaw-dropping performance of Acting Shakespeare for the Green Show.

In June 2017, the Hobart Shakespeareans went on an amazing journey to South Dakota and Pennsylvania to study United States History and tour colleges.

In the Spring of 2017, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Much Ado About Nothing.

The astonishing show was attended by hundreds of people from all over the United States. We are grateful to all our friends for their love and support.

In February 2017, The Hobart Shakespeareans performed Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare at the Central Library of Los Angeles.

To get the new year off to a great start, The Hobart Shakespeareans spent a week on a California Adventure.

The students read five novels by Steinbeck, including The Pearl, Of Mice and Men, Cannery Row, Travels with Charley, and The Grapes of Wrath. Individually, the kids read Cup of Gold, Tortilla Flat, Once There Was A War, and East of Eden.

In July 2016, The Hobart Shakespeareans spent a wonderful week at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

The students spent a year in preparation, even reading Great Expectations in its entirety to get ready for a terrific production. The kids voted Hamlet and Richard II as their favorite shows they saw. In addition to watching five productions, the Shakespeareans had time for soccer, swimming, brass rubbing, and enjoying summer days in beautiful Lithia Park.

In November 2014, the Hobart Shakespeareans spent the day at Arlington National Cemetery. They placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thank you to all our supporters for making such meaningful days possible.