Shakespeare Improvised: A New Book by Alan Hawkins

A project in Seattle, WA by Alan Hawkins
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Make bold choices, build rich relationships, and improvise Shakespeare. Three workshops brought together in one book.
Backers: 51
Average Daily Pledges: $1,166
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funding: $5,830 of $5,000
Dates: Nov 1st -> Dec 1st (30 days)
Project By: Alan Hawkins
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Latest News

Kickstarter has selected Shakespeare Improvised as a Project We Love!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! Kickstarter has selected Shakespeare Improvised as a Project We Love! Having Kickstarter recognize the project is a big deal, and I’m excited to share it with you. Thank you to everyone who has backed, shared, and helped get us here. If... (Read More)

Fully Funded! In the first 12 hours—Thank You!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Shakespeare Improvised is fully funded, and it happened faster than I ever imagined. I’m grateful to everyone who followed, shared, backed, or believed in this book from the start. Every pledge and every conversation helped bring this... (Read More)

The Kickstarter goes LIVE tomorrow!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The Brothers Falstaff - Tristan Morris, Alan Hawkins, and Chazz Kaskes. Thank you for your early interest in Shakespeare Improvised. It means a great deal to me to know you’re curious about this project and willing to follow along. Your interest... (Read More)

Seven Days Until Launch!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The countdown is on. My editor and I have finished the first edit, and now we’re fine-tuning the book. I’ve also been trading ideas with my cover artist, Jacq Hancock, and we’ve landed on a new concept we’re both excited about. I can’t wait... (Read More)

A First Look at the Rewards

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! First off, thank you for following; we broke 100 followers last week! Shakespeare Improvised launches on Kickstarter on November 1, and I wanted to give you a preview of some of the rewards I have planned. When I put these together, I... (Read More)

The school bus driver who writes books about Shakespeare

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Up until about two years ago, I was a graphic designer for a large print company in Seattle. I loved my job. It gave me a creative space and a paycheck. That is a pretty wonderful combination. But the print industry has had a rough time. The pandemic... (Read More)

An Original Watercolor Cover for Shakespeare Improvised

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I am thrilled to announce that watercolor artist Jacq Hancock is creating the cover art for Shakespeare Improvised. I have worked as a graphic artist since the mid-1990s. I designed the cover of my first book, and I could have created this one... (Read More)

83 Followers! Here’s a Peek Inside the Book.

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached 83 followers! That means 83 people have clicked Notify me on launch because they want to see where this goes. I cannot tell you how much that means to me. So, I thought this would be a good time to share a small piece of Shakespeare... (Read More)

67 followers in the first few days!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Heck yeah! We’ve reached 67 followers! My teens are especially excited because apparently “6-7” is still a thing. Truly, I don’t think this bit will ever die. But for once, my Kickstarter is making me seem almost culturally relevant. Spoiler... (Read More)

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