Actors holding flowers from Bed & Sofa performance at HB Playwrights Theatre

Pearce, Daniel

Daniel Pearce is currently appearing in Othello on Broadway playing Brabantio opposite Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. He has appeared in 12 productions with the Public Theater – most recently playing Polonius in the HAMLET in the park in 2023. Other Shakespeare roles include playing Jacques for the Denver Center and Mercutio for the Acting Company. With a resume that includes many appearances on tv, film, and on and off broadway, Pearce continually returns to Shakespeare.

As a teacher, he has taught workshops at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theatre and Brooklyn College. He was Co-Director of Education with the Acting Company for their ’97-’98 tour teaching Shakespeare workshops at colleges and universities across the country. He also works as a monologue/audition coach helping actors with both classical and contemporary scenes.