“Popup Shakespeare” at Hudson Winter Walk December 5th, 2026

WHO:

The Open Air Shakespeare nonprofit organization that’s based in the Hudson Valley and in Lisbon, Portugal is presenting “Popup Shakespeare” at Winter Walk 2026 on December 5th between 5pm and 8pm. Directed and produced by Aleta Chappelle in collaboration the Hudson Development Corporation. 

WHAT:

Various short scenes from the works of William Shakespeare works will spontaneously UP-UP (not on stage) at various locations on Warren Street spots. With the characters from MACBETH, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE TEMPEST, TAMING OF SHREW and more, portraying the same character as they stroll about Warren Street interacting with people on the streets. It’s Street Theatre meets Improvisation meets comic and dramatic scenes from Shakespeare. 

SEEKING:

All ages, backgrounds, ethnic groups, nationality, sexual orientation, and people of every color are encouraged to apply. The Open Air Shakespeare organization is dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

WHEN: 

December 5th actor call time is from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. We will also rehearse a few times on Zoom and in-person in the evenings with the dates to be discussed. The assigned scene and scene partner/partners are still to be determined.

ACTOR COMPENSATION:

A $100 stipend is given to participants to help with travel and expenses. 

TO APPLY:

Visit our website:

Contact Us | Openairshakespeare

And submit the form. 

Or email a link ONLY (no video attachments will be opened) with your acting reel or do a one to two minute SELF-TAPE monologue from any of Shakespeare’s plays, upload it to YouTube or Vimeo and share the link: 

[email protected]

Thank you,

Aleta