I was on the Turning Trekkie Podcast!

— Listen to episode #47 here — I had such an awesome time chatting with Richard, Christel, my good pal Denny, to talk about something that has been part of my life for as long as I can remember: Star Trek. We focused on Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1, Episode 8, but as you might imagine, it didn’t stay neatly contained there. We wandered through memories, deep cuts, hot takes, and all the strange little […]

Alan Hawkins to Teach Improvised Shakespeare Workshops at the 2026 Washington State Thespian Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA — Improviser, actor, and educator Alan Hawkins has been confirmed as a workshop instructor for the 2026 Washington State Thespian Festival, taking place March 12–13, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center. Hawkins will lead his Improvising in the Style of Shakespeare workshops for theatre participants who are high school students, with sessions also open to attending educators. The Washington State Thespian Festival brings together theatre students and teachers from across […]

Improvised Shakespeare with Alan Hawkins Comes to Issaquah

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Improvised Shakespeare with Alan Hawkins Comes to IssaquahNew Eastside Workshop Opens January 6 ISSAQUAH, WA — A new four-week workshop, Improvised Shakespeare with Alan Hawkins, is coming to the Eastside beginning January 6 at the Unexpected Productions Improv School in Issaquah. This high-energy class invites participants to explore the bold, playful world of Shakespeare through improvisation, blending character creation, poetic language, and theatrical movement into a dynamic weekly experience. The workshop is […]

I will be a guest faculty member for the 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Summer Institute

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alan Hawkins Selected as Guest Faculty for the 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Summer Institute Seattle based educator, improviser, and author Alan Hawkins has been selected to serve as guest faculty at the Tennessee Arts Academy Summer Institute, held July 11 to 17, 2026, on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Arts Academy (TAA) is a nationally recognized professional development program dedicated to inspiring and […]

Hogan Cup 2025 Woodinville High School

For the last four years, I’ve had the honor of coaching the Woodinville High School improv team for the Hogan Cup, a competition that Unexpected Productions hosts each year. Thirteen high schools from across the region compete for a spot in the finals. Last night was our home match, and it was a great one. This year, we only had three returning players, and all of them were brand new to the program last season. […]