How I Got To Where I Am

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Where I Plan To Go From Here

Theatre is not just what I do—it’s who I am.

Some people find theatre. Theatre found me. Since graduating, I’ve thrown myself headfirst into the art form, refusing to settle for anything less than extraordinary. When I am not performing, I writing, directing, teaching, dramaturging, and building theatre from the ground up. My standards are high because they have to be. Theatre deserves nothing less.

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At the core of my work is Will Kempe’s Players, where I am leading, shaping, and expanding what’s possible. As the driving force behind the company, I take on the roles of director, dramaturg, and grant writer, ensuring that our productions are not only artistically daring but also sustainable and impactful. Every show I direct, every script I refine, every piece of funding I secure is part of my mission: to create theatre that challenges, excites, and transforms.

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My passion doesn’t stop at the stage. I believe theatre is meant to be shared, taught, and passed on. That’s why I dedicate my time to developing and leading immersive theatre workshops, from playwriting intensives to clowning and physical comedy labs. In playwriting, I help students find their voice, structure their ideas, and bring their stories to life. In clowning, I guide performers through the art of pure, uninhibited expression, proving that comedy is far more than just laughter: it is a full-body language. Watching my students break through creative barriers, step into their own artistry, and discover what they’re truly capable of? That’s magic.

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Theatre is my home, my language, my obsession. I don’t just create theatre; I live it, breathe it, and push it forward. If you share that same fire, that same hunger for bold, unapologetic artistry, let’s talk. Let’s build. Let’s make something unforgettable.

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For more information send me an email and let's chat!

ShaneOfCourse@gmail.com