We all know Shakespeare wrote poetry into his plays, but have you ever wondered why he chose to write poetry? Did he want to save on precious paper costs? Join Shakespeare CSE co-founder Karsten Otto for a one-day iteration of Shakespeare Clearly, a text workshop that serves as the foundation for the Shakespeare CSE project. Inspired by John Barton’s verse ideology, Otto’s workshop highlights how the verse structure of Shakespeare supports a near-limitless potential for actor interpretation. Over the course of 3 hours, participants will uncover and unlock the powerful techniques and information written into Shakespeare's verse.
This workshop is offered in collaboration with Shakespeare CSE and is available for a limited number of participants. Book your spot today!
Questions, concerns? Reach out to Alice Renier at alice@apocalypticartists.org.
Karsten Otto (he/him) is a ghost of the downtown theater scene. After a fulfilling decade of originating roles in new plays in NYC, he shifted his focus to writing and directing films in 2020. His love of theater was too strong, however, so this year he co-founded Shakespeare CSE, a new Shakespeare project with the goal of exploring Shakespeare's canon completely uncut. Directing: Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare CSE) DEAD BIRD (Upcoming, Winter 2026), Select Producing: Karaoke Rex, metalero, DEAD BIRD. Select Acting: The Mysteries, June is the First Fall. @kotto_ www.thekarstenotto.com kotto Productions
We all know Shakespeare wrote poetry into his plays, but have you ever wondered why he chose to write poetry? Didn’t he want to save on precious paper costs? Join Shakespeare CSE co-founder Karsten Otto for a one-day iteration of Shakespeare Clearly, a text workshop that serves as the foundation for the Shakespeare CSE project. Inspired by John Barton’s verse ideology, Otto’s workshop highlights how the verse structure of Shakespeare supports a near-limitless potential for actor interpretation. Over the course of 3 hours, participants will uncover and unlock the powerful techniques and information written into Shakespeare's verse.