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.