A Special Summer at Marin Shakespeare Company

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2026
Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.

Two Tracks, One Mission:

SAIL is centered around Marin Shakespeare Company’s two outdoor productions, As You Like It, adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin, and Julius Caesar, adapted and Directed by Jon Tracy.

AS YOU LIKE IT Track (May 19 – July 19, 2026)

• First Rehearsal: May 19, 2026
• Rehearsals: Tue – Fri 4pm – 9pm | Sat – Sun 10am – 4pm)
• Tech: June 12 – 20, 2026
• 1st Preview: Fri, June 19, 2026
• Opening: Sat, June 20, 2026 
• Performances: Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm,  Sun at 5pm
• Closing: Sun, July 19, 2026

JULIUS CAESAR Track (July 14 – September 13, 2026)

• First Rehearsal: Tue, July 14, 2026
• Rehearsals: Tue – Fri 4pm – 9pm, Sat & Sun,  10am – 4pm)
• Tech: Aug 7 – 15, 2026
• 1st Preview: Fri, Aug 14, 2026
• Opening: Sat, Aug 15, 2026
• Performances: Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 5pm
• Student Matinees: Thu, Sep 4 & 11, 2026 @ 11am
• Closing: Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Do these dates conflict with the end of your semester or the beginning of your next? If so, please reach out with your schedule to education@marinshakespeare.org to explore accommodations.

The Summer Acting Intensive Lab is facilitated by Marin Shakespeare Company’s staff and an extraordinary ensemble of Bay Area teaching artists. Together, they will create a vibrant space for experimentation, collaboration, and the discovery of new possibilities within these iconic works. Participants will also be an essential part of the professional productions as members of the ensemble, 

What You’ll Experience:

• Immersive Weekly Training Sessions: These sessions are at the heart of the lab experience, offering:
  • One on One Monologue and voice work
  • Specialized workshops in voice and text.
  • Practical tools and exercises designed to unlock creative potential.
• Access to Artistic Leadership: Engage directly with Marin Shakespeare Company’s Artistic Director, Jon Tracy, in weekly lab sessions, where you’ll explore Shakespeare’s relevance today, experiment with storytelling techniques, and connect with the deeper themes of the work.

Instructors: Jon Tracy (MSC Artistic Director) Elana Kepner (MSC Education Director, Fitzmaurice Voicework Certified Assistant Teacher), Summer Company Members, MSC Artistic Associates

See a Sample Schedule of a typical SAIL rehearsal week

Details:

Cost: $600 (scholarships available). Housing is not provided.
Locations:

• Primary Rehearsal Space: 514 Fourth St., San Rafael
• Performance Venue: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Rafael

Why Join This Lab?

Marin Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare Lab is not just about training—it’s about play. It’s about taking risks, asking bold questions, and engaging in meaningful artistic exploration. In this creative laboratory, you’ll collaborate with visionary artists, grapple with timeless texts, and shape them for the world we live in today.

Come to play. Come to discover. Come to create.

How to Apply & Audition:

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2026
Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.

Fill out the application linked below. You will be asked to submit a headshot and resume as well as a link to your audition video which should include:

• A brief introduction. A little about you and why you want to be a part of of SAIL
• One Shakespeare/Classical monologue no longer than two minutes, or two contrasting Shakespeare/Classical monologues no longer than one minute each
• (Optional) A brief demonstration of any special skills including acapella singing, playing a musical instrument, circus skills, etc.

Questions? email Education Director, Elana Kepner: education@marinshakespeare.org