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Our Mission

Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich our community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain people of all ages.
In Central Park As the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, we provide free Shakespeare in Louisville’s Central Park each summer. In the Schools 97 counties and 71,000 students served last season alone In the Community Productions during the year and outreach including programs with veterans and immigrants and refugees.

News & Stories

Leo Weekly Calls Night of the Living Dead a “Spooky Success”
October 9, 2019
“An Explosion of [zombie] Homicide” – Arts-Louisville reviews Night of the Living Dead
October 7, 2019
LEO Weekly: Plenty of Time to Get Thee to a Ky Shakes show!
July 19, 2019
LEO Weekly review: Ky Shakes’ ‘King Lear,’ A Dark, Human Tragedy
July 3, 2019

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Kentucky Shakespeare is a not-for-profit charitable organization that currently serves 107,000+ people annually through performances, outreach, and community programs. We rely on your support to provide free, accessible programming to all members of our community. Please consider donating, volunteering, or becoming a corporate sponsor.

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