Student Art: Daniela Michel "Ceremon"

Student Wisdom: Jessie Abad

My name is Jessica Abad, but most people call me Jessie, and I play Philemon in Pericles. It is such an honor to be here doing this program. Being around a group of people my age with a passion for theater is very refreshing, and working with all the professionals has been so much fun. Everyone has taught me something in these last two weeks, and they’re all so supportive. This is the first time I’ve ever done a Shakespeare play, and though I was scared and nervous before rehearsals started, I’m now much more confident in myself and I’ve overcome a lot of challenges with a lot of help from those around me. I love working with everyone, and I hope I get to work with them again some day, whenever our paths cross.


I graduated from Monte Vista High School this last June, and after this program, I plan to go on to college to major in theater. My career goal is to become a stage manager, but I do plan on performing on stage again in the future. I’ll be applying all these lessons I have learned, and I’ll never forget this experience.

Design Presentation!

Stage Combat with Brian Huynh: KAPOW!!!!

Student Wisdom: Jennifer Garcia

Well my name is Jennifer Garcia =] and I play the role of Thaisa in Pericles. I just recently started getting into it this past year in my drama class at school, when my teacher saw a potential in me that i hadn't seen in myself, she told my class about the auditions for the program and i was like "What the heck...why not?" This is my first year being in a theater related activity and so far i am really starting to like it. What I have really enjoyed the most have been the workshops, because they provide us with more ways to use and better our breathing, voice, and projection. The Shakespeare Intensive has given me the opportunity to experience new possibilities. I have gotten to meet really cool people while being in the classes, and i honestly believe that everyone of them is GREAT. But yea, I have gotten really attached to this group of people, and i am not joking around when i say that i get a little bummed out when there is no class; and NOo, I do not consider myself a DRama GeEK after just saying that! HAha..my favorite part of the day is lunchtime, and thats only because i love food and having the time to just chill with everyone. After interacting with people, I couldnt help but notice the lack of experience I have compared to everyone else, but that only helps me work harder each day.

Student Wisdom: Frances Lopez

Hello, this is FrancEs Lopez and I play the role of "Bawd" in Pericles. This is my second year at the Old Globe Shakespeare Summer Intensive and I must say that it is a fantastic experience. during the program all of us get to know each other alarmingly well. we forge a family together, work together, play together, and in some rare cases even cry together. If you follow the blog then I am sure you know about some of the goings on. I think what I enjoy the most is just watching everyone progress, or listening to what one of our workshops talked about and really taking it to heart. we honestly work so hard during the day that our precious "extra long five minute breaks" are precious. I hope to see you all during the monologues and more importantly the performance!

Sincerely and dearly, FrancEs Lopez