Raphael Emmanuel

If you’ve ever felt confused, intimidated, frustrated by Shakespeare, or if you don’t even like it but need it for auditions, or if you’re really into it and just want to deepen your work, I can help.

Work hard. Play hard.

“Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” Favorite Tina Packer quote: “Raphael, you’re so f*cking particular!”

Opening Night! As You Like it by William Shakespeare @onutheatrearts Director: Me Lighting Design: Jordan Kardasz Sound Design: Kathleen E. Devault Costume Design: Mikayla Kirt Set Design: Brian C. Seckfort Choreographer: Matthew Cook Composer: Andrew Holdsworth Intimacy/Fight Director: Alexis Black 10/23-10/26 at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts

First day of AYLI tech.

Week one is in the books directing As You Like It at Ohio Northern University. If you happen to be passing through Ada, OH towards the end of October (you won’t), hit me up!

Happy Birthday Closing to The Winter’s Tale and me! It was a joy to direct this production and what a great way to celebrate another year! 👏🏽🐻 “Credit is due to Emmanuel and his artistic team for the staging, which, to my memory, has made the best use of the venue I’ve ever seen.” C-Ville @americanshakespearecenter 🐻 Happy Closing to The Winter’s Tale! 🎉 The jazziest Winter’s Tale you’ll ever see takes their leave today at 7:30 PM at the Blackfriars Playhouse. Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II - @geoffy76 Jordan Friend - @jordanwfriend Komi M. Gbeblewou - @Komigee Tristan Rose Gillia - @tristanrosegillia Corrie Green - @theglowwormgirl Sara J. Griffin - @saragriffin12 Angela Iannone L James - @picjames Raven Lorraine - @ravenlorraine Artistic Team: Director - Raphael Emmanuel @classicalmassie Assistant Director - Anna Bigham Assistant Directing Apprentice - Jess Snellings Production Manager - Thomas J. Coppola Stage Manager - Tenley Pitonzo @tenleypitonzo Assistant Stage Manager - Rachael E. Sheffer Assistant Stage Manager - Kaela A.C. Wilson Music Director/Composer - Jordan Friend @jordanwfriend Movement Director & Physical Dramaturgy - Doreen Bechtol Costume Designer - Elizabeth Wislar Costume Shop Manager - Marie Lupia Wardrobe Shop Manager - Amy Monsalve @amycmonsalve_ Wardrobe Supervisor/Stitcher - Trina Yager Prop Shop Manager - Conrad Gothard @ConradGothard Assistant Prop Shop Manager/Artisan - Braden Miller @bradensmiller Assistant Prop Shop Manager/Artisan - Danielle Pecchioli @danielleptech Wardrobe Assistant - D. Scarlet Frishman Intimacy Coordinator - Haley Roberts @LittleMissPinkerBell Acting Fellows: Maggie Lengerich - @Maggielengerichh Molly Minter - @mollyminter Kathleen Mitchell - @katiemitchel Pete Sheldon Katy Shinas Kyle Showalter - @kyle.j.show Julia Sommer - @juliarsommer Emmett Temple Nick Trusty - @trusty_rusty22 📸 Photos by Madison Patterson @cat_ico and Alaina Sheffelton #TheWintersTale #ASC2025 #BlackfriarsPlayhouse #ClosingNight #Shakespeare #StauntonVA #LiveTheatre #ShenandoahValley #AmericanShakespeareCenter

3 years still feels like yesterday. Happy Birthday. @alifeallah

5 actors. 90 min. Hamlet opens this weekend in Greenlake, WI. If you’re in the Midwest, go to @starlingshakespearecompany for tour dates and locations.

“This is a play that must be seen live to be enjoyed, and the ASC navigates its twists and turns with great skill indeed.” Appreciate you @dctheaterarts ! Link in my bio for the full review

@americanshakespearecenter Journey into a tale of jealousy, loss, and ultimate redemption with Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. King Leontes’ suspicions lead to tragedy, but a miraculous twist opens the path to forgiveness. This play explores the power of time, love, and the human capacity for forgiveness. With spellbinding storytelling and a breathtaking stage, The Winter’s Tale is a poignant exploration of redemption, resilience, and the magic of second chances. Read more about our season and get tickets at [link in bio]. Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II - @geoffy76 Jordan Friend - @jordanwfriend Komi M. Gbeblewou - @Komigee Tristan Rose Gillia - @tristanrosegillia Corrie Green - @theglowwormgirl Sara J. Griffin - @saragriffin12 Angela Iannone L James - @picjames Raven Lorraine - @ravenlorraine Artistic Team: Director - Raphael Emmanuel @classicalmassie Assistant Director - Anna Bigham Assistant Directing Apprentice - Jess Snellings Production Manager - Thomas J. Coppola Stage Manager - Tenley Pitonzo @tenleypitonzo Assistant Stage Manager - Rachael E. Sheffer Assistant Stage Manager - Kaela A.C. Wilson Music Director/Composer - Jordan Friend @jordanwfriend Movement Director & Physical Dramaturgy - Doreen Bechtol Costume Designer - Elizabeth Wislar Costume Shop Manager - Marie Lupia Wardrobe Shop Manager - Amy Monsalve @amycmonsalve_ Wardrobe Supervisor/Stitcher - Trina Yager Prop Shop Manager - Conrad Gothard @ConradGothard Assistant Prop Shop Manager/Artisan - Braden Miller @bradensmiller Assistant Prop Shop Manager/Artisan - Danielle Pecchioli @danielleptech Wardrobe Assistant - D. Scarlet Frishman Intimacy Coordinator - Haley Roberts @LittleMissPinkerBell Acting Fellows: Maggie Lengerich - @Maggielengerichh Molly Minter - @mollyminter Kathleen Mitchell - @katiemitchel Pete Sheldon Katy Shinas Kyle Showalter - @kyle.j.show Julia Sommer - @juliarsommer Emmett Temple Nick Trusty - @trusty_rusty22 Video by Madison Patterson @cat_ico