ABOUT MY TEACHING
I am thrilled to share that I will be the Lead Teaching Artist for the Shakespeare summer camp at The Guthrie this August!
I have been guest lecturing at the University of Minnesota since 2021. I work for the English department bringing scenes to life for students across all majors. There are many Shakespeare scenes but the material is wide ranging. I have also lectured in playwriting and screenwriting classes as well. The purpose of all of the lectures has been to embody the language in order to give the students an added perspective and experience, as well as to answer questions about the material, the acting process, and my life experiences as they relate to the subject. I have thoroughly enjoyed this opprtunity and look forward to my upcoming lectures.
In 2024 I taught a workshop called “How to hear Shakespeare” as part of the Shakespeare Symposium with the Guthrie Theatre!
“ The lively and interactive setting where Shakespeare’s audiences originally viewed his work differs starkly from how we often encounter his language today — in classrooms or quiet theaters. In this interactive workshop, local performance artist and theater educator Olivia Osol will explain how audiences would have experienced the Bard in his time, with helpful tips for navigating the words and sounds of Shakespeare’s plays in our modern context. Guthrie Resident Dramaturg Carla Steen and History Plays Associate Director Lavina Jadhwani will join Osol to discuss how to make the most of experiencing the Guthrie’s History Plays.”
In 2024 I taught a Shakespeare audition workshop for the University of Minnesota B.F.A. Actor Training Program!
When I teach acting I like to incorporate vocal exercises because of my own extensive studies in the field which have led me to appreciate the significance of the vocal instrument. The actor expression through voice is extremely important as it is revelatory of the whole range of thought and emotion. To explore the connection with voice is to explore the connection to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual life of the actor.
I have been studying the Linklater technique for over 15 years. I first studied with Craig Bacon, a designated Linklater teacher, at SUNY Purchase. After graduation he became my mentor. I examined his Linklater classes and his work as a director of Shakespeare productions with New Place Players. I studied with Guy Molnar and Gwendolyn Schwinke while attending an acting intensive with Shakespeare and Company in 2015. While getting my MFA I studied the Fitzmaurice approach to voice training with Patricia Delorey. I also trained in London with Patsy Rodenburg and Charmian Hoare. Voice work is now used in many fields to help people with a large variety of needs. Whether you are an actor who wants to expand your capacity for breath and your ability to be heard without pushing, or a public speaker who wants to improve your clarity of thought and expression, I can help.
If you would like to hire me to teach acting and or voice, please fill out the form below!