Free Shakespeare Festival in Central Park Season 63 May 24-August 6
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Our Mission

Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich communities through accessible, inclusive, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.
In Central Park Providing the free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park as the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth In the Schools Interactive, education outreach tour to schools In the Community Productions during the year and outreach with groups including veterans, incarcerated youth, immigrants and refugees, and those impacted by cancer

News & Stories

63rd Season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
March 29, 2023
2023 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour
March 22, 2023
Kentucky Shakespeare Receives Gift from Kansas City-based Theater League 
March 9, 2023
Louisville Premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Kate Hamill
November 17, 2022

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