Acclaimed actor to present workshop and one-man show

Acclaimed actor and writer Tim Mooney will bring his one-man show “Lot o’ Shakespeare” to the Ocala Civic Theatre on Oct. 19. [Photo courtesy Ocala Civic Theatre]

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Posted October 7, 2024 | By Susan Smiley-Height, [email protected]

Acclaimed actor and writer Tim Mooney will bring his one-man show “Lot o’ Shakespeare” to the Ocala Civic Theatre on Oct. 19.

Mooney, author of the award-winning “Breakneck Shakespeare” play series, has memorized a monologue from every one of Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies and histories. In “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” he will perform the best of the bard’s stirring speeches, soliloquies and sonnets.

“Lot o’ Shakespeare” might best be described as “Shakespeare, but make it bingo,” notes the press release. “Tim’s material includes 38 monologues and six sonnets, drawn at random through audience participation, with as many as two dozen monologues in a single hour-long performance. The lines and laughs come lightning-fast in this highly interactive show as the audience plays along in a bingo game. Prizes include T-shirts, coffee mugs, books and stickers for the lucky winners.”

An ideal excursion for students exploring Shakespeare’s works, this show is both educational and entertaining, OCT officials noted. Students ages 16 and older can register for Mooney’s “All the World’s a Stage” workshop from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 19. He will lead students through an exploration of voice, movement and acting techniques to help them develop rehearsal practice and strengthen their actor’s toolkit. The workshop will provide a collaborative environment, offering insights into the cornerstones of classical actor training.

For the on-stage performance later that day, the news release notes: “Brought to life by this lithe and athletic chameleon of an actor, the words of Shakespeare jump and play with fresh relevance. Tim is energetic, engaging, and electrifying as he makes the often-challenging classics of centuries ago accessible for modern audiences. It’s a joy to watch the work come alive through his enunciation and expressions, making Shakespeare far funnier than you ever thought it could be.”

“Lot o’ Shakespeare” is live on stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at OCT. Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Tuition is $15 for the workshop only. Tuition bundled with a discounted show ticket is $30 for students ages 16-18 or $40 for adults. Register for the workshop at ocalacivictheatre.com. Buy tickets at ocalacivictheatre.com or through the OCT box office by calling (352) 236-2274 or by visiting in person Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.