Kentucky Shakespeare
Mission
Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich communities through accessible, inclusive, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.
Vision
To use Shakespeare’s truths and the power of the arts to transform lives. Shakespeare belongs to everyone.
About
Designated the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, Kentucky Shakespeare serves communities through the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, education programs, public performances, and community outreach programs. kyshakespeare.com
“I looked over my shoulder at the faces of a rather diverse community – men and women of all ages, all colors, all types – rapt with attention for the scene beginning to unfold before them. I spent several minutes marking the vast differences between these individuals and beaming inwardly at the same transported gaze that tied them together. This, I thought, is the power of theatre.”