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REBECCA SWISLOW

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Here you can find information about my current artistic projects, latest teaching artistry endeavors, and freelance coaching/consulting business. I appreciate your interest in my work, and I hope you will reach out to connect!

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THE WINTER'S TALE: SUMMER 2022

I'm currently performing the role Hermione in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale with Oak Park Festival Theatre, the Midwest's oldest professional outdoor theater. Come join us throughout July and August 2022 in Oak Park's Austin Gardens for a tale of tragedy and redemption. 

Click here to learn more and buy tickets!

Please visit my "Press" tab for the latest reviews on our production!

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UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: HENRY VIII

What an honor to join a handful of other classical theater artists to explore the frequently overlooked but abundant world of Shakespeare's play, Henry Viii! On Thursday, January 28th at 7pm CST, we gathered virtually with Oklahoma Shakespeare to present an Equity Zoom reading of selected scenes from the play followed by an open table style discussion on the characters and themes.  It was a joy to dissect the fascinating character of Katherine of Aragon and consider the play's relevance to modern audiences. The entire presentation is available to view on Oklahoma Shakespeare's website: click here.  

If you are looking to quickly jump to my meatiest scenes, please check out the following times during the performance:

  • 0:52:20 - 0:59:20

  • 1:08:30 - 1:10:45

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CHICAGO ACTING SCENE DEBUT!

***PENDING RESCHEDULING ONCE LIVE PERFORMANCES CAN SAFELY RESUME AFTER THE PANDEMIC

After just settling into my new home in Chicago, I'm trilled to announce my first Equity acting gig here is already in the works! I couldn't be more excited to appear as Mariana/Mistress Overdone in a series of staged readings of William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, produced by the Shakespeare Project of Chicago. In Fall 2020, we will perform this nuanced, timely exploration of the nature of authority and corruption across eight different intimate, Chicago-area library settings. And the best part about it—these performances are performed free of charge for the public. Click here to learn more about this wonderful organization. More details to follow!

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SWEET HOME, CHICAGO!

After spending six fulfilling years in Washington, D.C.—earning my MFA in Classical Acting and then beginning my professional performing and teaching artistry careers—I have relocated back to my hometown of Chicago!  Alongside the sting of having to leave behind my inspiring colleagues, network, and representation, I am equal parts eager and optimistic in building this next exciting stage of my career. Chicago talent agencies, casting directors, and theater companies: let's get to know one another!

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