Interested in sponsoring a 2025 performance at your neighborhood park? Contact Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace.
Take a look at a past year of Shakespeare in the Parks touring program, from our friends at Kelly’s Filmworks: Shakespeare in the Parks tour video
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Saturday, April 5 at 1:00PM
Shawnee Park
4501 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211
Backup rain space: Shawnee Park picnic shelter
Sponsored by Fund for the Arts
Saturday, April 5 at 6:30PM
Story Avenue Park
1519 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by White Clay
Sunday, April 6 at 1:00PM
The Parklands • Beckley Creek Park
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
Backup rain space: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC Pavilion, same location
Sponsored by Councilman Kevin Kramer, District 11
Sunday, April 6 at 6:30PM
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY 40214
Backup rain space: Same
Sponsored by Councilman Dan Seum, Jr., District 13, Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell, District 15, and Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe, District 21
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00PM
Alberta O. Jones Park
744 S 23rd St, Louisville, KY 40211
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilman Ken Herndon, District 4, and the Parks Alliance of Louisville
Sunday, April 13 at 6:30PM
New Albany, IN • Bicentennial Park
118 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Backup rain space: Floyd County Library, 180 West Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150
Sponsored by the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
Thursday, April 17 at 6:30PM
Pewee Valley • Central Park
105 Central Ave, Pewee Valley, KY 40056
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by City of Crestwood, Jim Kramer Mayor
Friday, April 18 at 6:30PM
City of Douglass Hills • Warren Walker Park
501 Gatehouse Lane, Louisville, KY 40243
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by the City of Douglass Hills
Saturday, April 19 at 6:30PM
Taylorsville Town Square
Backup rain space: Spencer County – Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce, 19 E Main St, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Hosted by Spencer County – Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, April 24 at 6:30PM
City of Radcliff • Radcliff City Park
100 North City Park Drive, Radcliff, KY 40160
Backup rain space: Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff, KY 40160
Sponsored by the City of Radcliff
Friday, April 25 at 10:00AM
Russell Lee Park
3701 Southern Ave. Louisville, KY 40211
Backup rain space: Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
Sponsored by Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, District 1
Friday, April 25 at 6:30PM
Crestwood • The Maples Park
6826 West State Highway 22, Crestwood, KY 40014
Backup rain space: Dennis Deibel Barn, 6826 West State Hwy 22, Crestwood, KY 40014
Sponsored by City of Crestwood, Jim Kramer Mayor
Saturday, April 26 at 1:00PM
Long Run Park
Long Run Park Road, Louisville, KY 40245
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilman Anthony Piagentini, District 19
Saturday, April 26 at 6:30PM
William Harrison Park
3232 Oleanda Avenue, Louisville, KY 40215
Backup rain space: Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters, 616 Myrtle Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Sponsored by Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright, District 3
Sunday, April 27 at 1:00PM
Prospect • John Evans Pavilion in Little Hunting Creek Park
US-42, Prospect, KY 40059
Backup rain space: Prospect City Hall, same location
Sponsored by the City of Prospect and the Prospect Parks Committee
Sunday, April 27 at 6:30PM
Sun Valley Park
6616 Ashby Lane, Louisville, KY 40272
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilwoman Crystal Bast, District 14
Sunday, May 4 at 1:00PM
St. Matthews City Hall
3940 Grandview Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by City of St. Matthews, Richard J. Tonini, Mayor
Sunday, May 4 at 6:30PM
Hounz Lane Park
2300 Hounz Lane, Louisville, KY 40223
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilman Markus Winkler, District 17
Thursday, May 8 at 6:30PM
Shepherdsville City Park
1100 W. 1st Street, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Backup rain space: Shepherdsville Government Center, 634 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Sponsored by Mayor Jose Cubero and the City of Shepherdsville
Friday, May 9 at 6:30PM (5:30PM Central Time)
Bowling Green • The Fringe
East 7th Avenue and College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Fountain Square Players
Saturday, May 10 at 1:00PM
Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
2075 Clermont Road, Clermont, KY 40110
Backup rain space: Sassafras Room, Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
Sponsored by Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
Saturday, May 10 at 6:30PM
George Rogers Clark Park
1024 Thruston Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Backup rain space: The Lodge, same location
Sponsored by Councilwoman Josie Raymond, District 10
Sunday, May 11 at 1:00PM
The Parklands • Broad Run Park
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
Backup rain space: Under the pavilion
Sponsored by Councilman Stuart Benson, District 20 and Councilman Kevin Bratcher, District 22
Sunday, May 11 at 6:30PM
Lyndon • Robsion Park
1 Robsion Park, Lyndon, KY 40222
Backup rain space: Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
Sponsored by City of Lyndon, Brent Hagan, Mayor
Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30PM
Windy Hills Green
Highway 42 and Rudy Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilwoman Paula McCraney, District 7
Thursday, May 15 at 6:30PM
Jeffersontown • Veterans Memorial Park
10707 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Backup rain space: The Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Sponsored by Mayor Carol Pike and the Jeffersontown City Council
Friday, May 16 at 6:30PM
Jeffersonville, IN • Big Four Station Park
Big Four Pedestrian Bridge, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Backup rain space: Big Four Station Pavilion
Sponsored by Mayor Mike Moore and Jeffersonville Public Art
Saturday, May 17 at 1:00PM
Petersburg Park
5008 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40218
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin, District 2
Saturday, May 17 at 6:30PM
Tyler Park
1501 Castlewood Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
Backup rain space: Same (under bridge)
Sponsored by Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, District 8
Sunday, May 18 at 1:00PM
Taylor Berry Park (formerly South Central Park)
2400 Colorado Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
Backup rain space: TBD
Councilman JP Lyninger, District 6
Sunday, May 18 at 6:30PM
Shelby Park
600 East Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Backup rain space: Kentucky Shakespeare, 616 Myrtle Street, Louisville, KY 40213
Sponsored by Deckel & Moneypenny, Shelby Park Neighborhood Association, and Studio Kremer Architects
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30PM
Shively Park
1902 Park Road, Shively, KY 40216
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Shively Councilwoman Tiffany Burton-McBroom
Thursday, May 22 at 6:30PM
Richmond, IN • Jack Elstro Plaza
47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Richmond Shakespeare Festival
Friday, May 23 at 6:30PM
Farnsley Park
3100 Wedgewood Way, Louisville, KY 40220
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Louisville Metro Council President/Councilman Brent Ackerson, District 26
Saturday, May 24 at 1:00PM
Riverview Park
8202 Greenwood Road, Louisville, KY 40258
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilman Jonathan Joseph, District 12
Saturday, May 24 at 6:30PM
Highview Park
7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228
Backup rain space: Jefferson County Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228
Sponsored by Councilman Kevin Bratcher, District 22, Councilman Jeff Hudson, District 23, Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge, District 24
Sunday, May 25 at 1:00PM
Seneca Park
3151 PeeWee Reese Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by Councilman Andrew Owen, District 9
Sunday, May 25 at 6:30PM
Emerson Park
1100 Sylvia Street, Louisville, KY 40217
Backup rain space: Kentucky Shakespeare, 616 Myrtle Street, Louisville, KY 40213
Sponsored by Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell, District 15
Date TBD
Wilkerson Park
131 E. Utica Street, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana and Fund for the Arts
Date TBD
Clarksville, Indiana – Park TBD
Backup rain space: TBD
Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Enjoy a Shakespeare performance in your neighborhood park!
Louisville Metro Council: Tammy Hawkins (D1), Barbara Shanklin (D2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D3), Ken Herndon (D4), JP Lyninger (D6), Paula McCraney (D7), Ben Reno-Weber (D8), Andrew Owen (D9), Josie Raymond (D10), Kevin Kramer (D11), Jonathan Joseph (D12), Dan Seum, Jr. (D13), Crystal Bast (D14), Jennifer Chappell (D15), Markus Winkler (D17), Anthony Piagentini (D19), Stuart Benson (D20), Betsy Ruhe (D21), Kevin Bratcher (D22), Jeff Hudson (D23), Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (D24), and Brent Ackerson (D26).
Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest; The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County; City of Crestwood, Mayor Jim Kramer; City of Douglass Hills, Mayor Bonnie Jung; Jeffersontown City Council, Mayor Carol Pike; City of Jeffersonville, Mayor Mike Moore and Jeffersonville Public Art; City of Lyndon, Mayor Brent Hagan; City of Radcliff; City of Prospect, Mayor Doug Farnsley; City of Shepherdsville, Mayor Jose Cubero; City of St. Matthews, Mayor Richard J. Tonini; Community Foundation of Southern Indiana; Deckel & Moneypenny; Fountain Square Players; Fund for the Arts; German American Bank; Iroquois Amphitheater; Parks Alliance of Louisville; Richmond Shakespeare Festival; Shively Councilwoman Tiffany Burton-McBroom; Spencer County – Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce; Shelby Park Neighborhood Association; Studio Kremer Architects; White Clay.
Interested in sponsoring a performance at your neighborhood park? Contact Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace.
How long is the production?
The production runs approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.
Any other questions?
Please contact us at info@kyshakespeare.com or at 502.574.9900.