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 As the pandemic continues to roll over our perception of when we would like it to end, I have waited to see how we as a society have dealt with it and in particular our part of the country here in Vermont. I as many of you thought that this would go away with in a few weeks to perhaps a few months. I am deeply saddened by the terrible loss that so many have endured through the coronavirus. I am very aware of how Vermont State has dealt with it and I am grateful that we are doing well as long as we keep up our vigilance.

 The Arts as with every other aspect of our community has been shuttered and being creative to stay open has been the operative mantra. To get to the point, I have watched how theater groups have attempted to stay present and perform through the use of Zoom and other websites. I find most of it wanting and as far as I can see, we are going to be in some semblance of mask wearing and keeping our distance well into 2021.  

  The use of the mask will be limited to getting situated in my studio which is extremely large, over 2,500 sq. ft. in the Howe Center, Rutland. I will create a safe environment for the student to be able to take off his/her mask with keeping a distance of not less than 15 to 18 feet. A fan will used to direct the air away from the student and myself. For those individuals in good health with no outstanding health issues between the ages of 16 to 60 are invited to contact me to discuss this thoroughly to each of our satisfaction and with agreement from both parties, we will begin, I believe and adventure of truly learning the craft of acting and in particular acting Shakespeare.

  My vision is that in the second year somewhere in the Fall of 2021 those students engaged with me will start to act in groups of 3 to 5 and then in the Fall of 2022 be able to take this in depth knowledge of the craft and apply it to a full length play of Shakespeare.

    Gary Meitrott, is a former Broadway actor. He has been passionately immersed in Shakespeare’s work for many decades.  “My passion sets in motion joy, excitement and satisfaction to all that            are drawn to acting.  I create a safe environment for individuals to experiment with self-imposed boundaries.”

Gary is artistic director and founder of Shakespeare On Main Street

Shakespeare Under Lock & Key, and                 SOS-School of Outrageous Shakespeare! (There is a reason it is called Outrageous!)

  I know this is hard to fathom and comprehend what I am offering, if you are interested then contact me personally via my cell, 282-2581 so I can fully explain what this invitation can offer you. Otherwise, we wait and hope for the vaccine to arrive soon. I am ready to go to work.