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The Verse
Fable & Sow’s The Verse
A 6-Week Classical Acting & Ethical Leadership Intensive
Step into the lineage of performance. The Verse is a six-week, immersive acting intensive designed to take artists deep into the worlds of Shakespeare, Sophocles, Euripides, and other giants of the classical canon—and to make that world not only accessible, but transformative. Taught by Hamp Fluker, this course reframes the classics as a powerful vehicle for self-discovery, rooted performance, and the expansion of the actor’s toolbox.
For many actors, classical text can feel intimidating—distant language, heightened stakes, mythic characters. But The Verse dissolves that fear. By starting with verse, we return to the foundation of dramatic storytelling, gaining tools that translate directly into the work demanded of actors today. If you can tackle this material—text built for boldness, clarity, rhythm, and emotional truth—you can tackle just about anything this industry throws your way.
Hamp Fluker brings a wholly unique approach to classical training. Infusing The Fable Method with hip-hop theory, slam-poetry performance, vocal-weapon work, and Reiki, Hamp bridges ancient worlds with contemporary expression. Participants learn to break down verse with the same clarity and swagger they bring to modern text, discovering new pathways into characters, story, and self. The result: a classical acting practice that is precise, alive, and unmistakably your own.
This intensive is dedicated to the legendary African American actor and activist Paul Robeson, whose words serve as the heartbeat of the program:
“I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom... My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.”
Following this spirit, The Verse is not only actor training—it is leadership training. It is artistry in service of purpose. Throughout the six weeks, an intimate cohort of participants will explore monologues and scenes from Shakespeare and the ancient world—stories of power, isolation, sacrifice, resistance, and self-love. Through this work, actors sharpen not only their craft but their conviction, learning to ground themselves like the great performers and great leaders before them.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or are a seasoned actor hungry to deepen your skills, studying the classics remains one of the most impactful investments you can make. Verse sharpens technique, strengthens vocal and emotional agility, builds creative courage, and opens a lineage that informs every form of performance we see today—from film and theatre to music, comedy, and contemporary storytelling.
Fable & Sow’s The Verse invites you to step into that lineage—
to learn it, to transform through it, and to carry it forward.
About The Instructor:
Hamp Fluker serves as Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Fable & Sow. He is a storyteller, Shakespeare educator, ethical leadership practitioner and consultant, Certified Reiki Healer, and Activist Farmer. He received his BFA in Acting from Boston University and studied the classics extensively at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As an actor, he has landed leading roles on major networks, including ABC, NBC, and TNT. He received the Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in Theatre for his performance in the 2019 Broadway revival of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, and currently recurs as Michael Goodwin on NBC’s Chicago Med. His upcoming work includes starring in AMC’s new series The Terror: Devil in Silver, set to premiere later this year.
As a Theatre Educator, he draws on his classical performance training to inspire BIPOC and Queer students to reclaim their voices and power within predominantly white institutions. He is thrilled to join forces with his wife, Ber, as Fable & Sow blossoms into a vibrant hub, nourishing the surrounding communities with food, medicine, and a welcoming place to call home.
If you have any questions about the classes, schedule, or if you believe this class is a good fit for you, please contact Hamp Fluker at hampfluker@fableandsow.com.
Dates:
Sunday, March 15 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, March 22 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, March 29 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 5 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 12 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 19 — 5pm–8pm
Place:
The Grit Gallery
115 Broadway c/o, Newburgh, NY 12550
Price: $375pp
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Hamp Fluker at hampfluker@fableandsow.com
Ethical Pricing Clause
At Fable & Sow, we prioritize Ethical Leadership and Ethical Pricing in everything we do. For all of our offerings, including the Summer workshops, we are open to adjusting the price based on each artist's circumstances. If the listed price of any offering is beyond your budget, please reach out to hampfluker@fableandsow.com so we can discuss a suitable price point for you, as well as potential payment plans.
Must be 18+ to register.
Fable & Sow’s The Verse
A 6-Week Classical Acting & Ethical Leadership Intensive
Step into the lineage of performance. The Verse is a six-week, immersive acting intensive designed to take artists deep into the worlds of Shakespeare, Sophocles, Euripides, and other giants of the classical canon—and to make that world not only accessible, but transformative. Taught by Hamp Fluker, this course reframes the classics as a powerful vehicle for self-discovery, rooted performance, and the expansion of the actor’s toolbox.
For many actors, classical text can feel intimidating—distant language, heightened stakes, mythic characters. But The Verse dissolves that fear. By starting with verse, we return to the foundation of dramatic storytelling, gaining tools that translate directly into the work demanded of actors today. If you can tackle this material—text built for boldness, clarity, rhythm, and emotional truth—you can tackle just about anything this industry throws your way.
Hamp Fluker brings a wholly unique approach to classical training. Infusing The Fable Method with hip-hop theory, slam-poetry performance, vocal-weapon work, and Reiki, Hamp bridges ancient worlds with contemporary expression. Participants learn to break down verse with the same clarity and swagger they bring to modern text, discovering new pathways into characters, story, and self. The result: a classical acting practice that is precise, alive, and unmistakably your own.
This intensive is dedicated to the legendary African American actor and activist Paul Robeson, whose words serve as the heartbeat of the program:
“I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom... My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.”
Following this spirit, The Verse is not only actor training—it is leadership training. It is artistry in service of purpose. Throughout the six weeks, an intimate cohort of participants will explore monologues and scenes from Shakespeare and the ancient world—stories of power, isolation, sacrifice, resistance, and self-love. Through this work, actors sharpen not only their craft but their conviction, learning to ground themselves like the great performers and great leaders before them.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or are a seasoned actor hungry to deepen your skills, studying the classics remains one of the most impactful investments you can make. Verse sharpens technique, strengthens vocal and emotional agility, builds creative courage, and opens a lineage that informs every form of performance we see today—from film and theatre to music, comedy, and contemporary storytelling.
Fable & Sow’s The Verse invites you to step into that lineage—
to learn it, to transform through it, and to carry it forward.
About The Instructor:
Hamp Fluker serves as Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Fable & Sow. He is a storyteller, Shakespeare educator, ethical leadership practitioner and consultant, Certified Reiki Healer, and Activist Farmer. He received his BFA in Acting from Boston University and studied the classics extensively at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As an actor, he has landed leading roles on major networks, including ABC, NBC, and TNT. He received the Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in Theatre for his performance in the 2019 Broadway revival of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, and currently recurs as Michael Goodwin on NBC’s Chicago Med. His upcoming work includes starring in AMC’s new series The Terror: Devil in Silver, set to premiere later this year.
As a Theatre Educator, he draws on his classical performance training to inspire BIPOC and Queer students to reclaim their voices and power within predominantly white institutions. He is thrilled to join forces with his wife, Ber, as Fable & Sow blossoms into a vibrant hub, nourishing the surrounding communities with food, medicine, and a welcoming place to call home.
If you have any questions about the classes, schedule, or if you believe this class is a good fit for you, please contact Hamp Fluker at hampfluker@fableandsow.com.
Dates:
Sunday, March 15 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, March 22 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, March 29 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 5 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 12 — 5pm–8pm
Sunday, April 19 — 5pm–8pm
Place:
The Grit Gallery
115 Broadway c/o, Newburgh, NY 12550
Price: $375pp
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Hamp Fluker at hampfluker@fableandsow.com
Ethical Pricing Clause
At Fable & Sow, we prioritize Ethical Leadership and Ethical Pricing in everything we do. For all of our offerings, including the Summer workshops, we are open to adjusting the price based on each artist's circumstances. If the listed price of any offering is beyond your budget, please reach out to hampfluker@fableandsow.com so we can discuss a suitable price point for you, as well as potential payment plans.
Must be 18+ to register.