Shakespeare Festival in Central Park Announcing our 59th season
Camp Shakespeare Summer Camp registration now open
In the Schools Now booking interactive in-school performances and workshops

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. Since 1949
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 83 counties and 70,000 students served last season alone In the Community Productions during the year and outreach including programs with veterans and immigrants and refugees.

News & Stories

Press Release: 2019 summer season is announced!
February 23, 2019
Insider Louisville reviews our two-actor libraries tour of The Taming of the Shrew
December 27, 2018
War of the Worlds airs TUESDAY OCT 30 on Louisville Public Media!
October 30, 2018
North America’s Best Festivals features Kentucky Shakespeare!
August 17, 2018

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Kentucky Shakespeare is a not-for-profit charitable organization that currently serves 108,000+ 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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