Hi! I'm Hilary Dennis. I am an actor, independent producer, and theatre-maker - specializing in Shakespeare (a "Shakesnerd"). I also used to be a farmer.
How do these two passions come together? Welcome to my Junkyard - a place where I explore the raw nutrition for life: emotion, poetry and presence. Human connection. No spectacle.
Junkyard Shakespeare is raw, dirty and delicious - just like a carrot right out of the field.
Read more here.WHAT
In the Junkyard, small groups of actors come together to create raw, clear, text-driven 90-minute versions of Shakespeare’s plays in one week. Performances have accommodated 12-99 audience members in varying locations (from La MaMa ETC in NYC to a backyard in Western Massachusetts).
WHY
Junkyard Shakespeare’s mission is to -
1. Pay our actors a living wage to ensure the viability of their essential and nutritious work.
2. Produce bare-bones, nutrient-dense theatre that prioritizes immediate, human connection.
3. Build trust and nurture impulse to create collaborative productions without a director.
HOW
HELP US GROW
If you're interested in supporting Junkyard Shakespeare, I'd like to get to you know you! Please email me at hilarygdennis@gmail.com and let's begin a conversation.
If you're eager to contribute now, explore sponsorship levels and
make a tax deductible donation here.
Thank you for your support!
Learn More: https://www.hilarygdennis.com/junkyardshakespeare