Director
Dialect Coach
Educator
M. K. Wessel
- Shakespeare
- Accents & Dialects
- Improvisation
- Theatre
- English
Theatre of Convenience
To see more of my directing, writing, and producing skills, check out my virtual theatre company, Theatre of Convenience, which I co-founded with co-conspirator Rachael Uyeno in 2020. As the Producing Artistic Director, I have produced and directed 2 one-act play readings and 3 short play festivals.
DIRECTING
I hold an MA in Theatre Directing: Text & Production from the University of East Anglia, and have directed for Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival, Hawai'i Young Actors' Ensemble, Youth Theatre Northwest, and the Late Night series at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. I've worked with kids as young as 5, teenagers, college students, and adults of all ages.
Short Cuts:
Hamlet — of Errors!
Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival (2021)
Text by William Shakespeare; Arrangement by M. K. Wessel
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
What happens when you mix Shakespeare's longest tragedy (Hamlet) with his shortest farce (Comedy of Errors), with only 4 actors and 30 minutes to spare?
Shortly after Hamlet of Denmark discovers his uncle's treachery, his long lost twin, Hamlet of Syracuse, shows up at Elsinore. Mistaken identities, chaos, and many a lazzi ensue, resulting in all of Denmark thinking Hamlet has gone mad. His marriage to Adriana is on the rocks, and his uncle is out for blood. Will Hamlet of Denmark succeed in his revenge? Will Hamlet of Syracuse ever find his family? And how can they possibly resolve all this in 30 minutes?!
Murder at the Victorian Estate!
This Murder Mystery improv show was created by myself and Emily Steward. As well as assistant directing and co-devising the form, I played Butler Butter Butlersmith XVI, to help guide the cast from within the show.
The Moors
UEA Thesis Production
Zoom Webinar platform
DIALECT COACH
Freelance Coach since 2019
Trained in IPA, Paul Meier, David Alan Stern, Jerry Blunt, & maskwork
- Freelance Coach — accents & dialects upon request
- Workshop: Intro to Accents & Dialects – Texas A&M University (2026)
- Guest Lecturer: Advanced Voice — University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (2022)
- Accent Coach — Cabaret, Mānoa Valley Theatre (2022)
- Teaching Assistant: Intermediate Voice — UHM (2019)
EDUCATOR
4 Years of Teaching Experience
Ages 8+, High School, & College Level
- Paraprofessional Substitute – Seattle Public Schools (2026)
- Teaching Assistant — Much Ado About Nothing: Youth Theatre Camp, Greenstage Summer Camps (2025)
- Teaching Assistant — Pee Wee Shakespeareans, Greenstage Summer Camps (2025)
- Director — The Princess & The Frog, Youth Theatre Northwest (2025)
- Guest Lecturer: Advanced Voice — University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (2022)
- Teaching Assistant: Great Roles — UHM (2021)
- Teaching Assistant: Intermediate Voice — UHM (2019)
- English Tutor — UH Mānoa Writing Center (2019)
- Teaching Assistant/Assistant Director — Hawai'i Young Actors' Ensemble (2014-2016)