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Night of the Living Dead: a radio play Tickets now on sale for fall show
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

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
When Madmen Lead the Blind: Arts Louisville reviews King Lear
July 2, 2019
WFPL: Kentucky Shakespeare’s King Lear Doesn’t Disappoint
July 2, 2019

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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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