Conference 2027

PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL HOSTS STA CONFERENCE 2027! “The Marriage of True Minds” 

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Main Conference - January 6 – 9 
Education Practicon - January 4-6 
Management Practicon - January 6 

PSF is thrilled to host the STA Conference again! Our Conference takes place on the DeSales University campus and at the historic Hotel Bethlehem in nearby Bethlehem, PA. 

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS! 

Our Education Practicon features tips, tricks and best practices from leaders in Shakespeare Education from all over the world! These sessions also go on throughout the Conference! Practicon sessions include: 

• Kim Carson, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival - “Return to Purpose” 

• Laura Cole - Atlanta Shakespeare Festival - “Shakespeare and Curriculum 

• Mary Hartman - Bard on the Beach - “Teaching Classes for Adults” 

Our Management Practicon, led by PSF Artistic Director Jason King Jones, will spend the morning focusing on effective communication skills, both internally and externally. The afternoon sessions will focus effective management skills that all managers and leaders can use to strengthen their teams and be a better leader.   

Management Sessions throughout the week will dive into top-level management issues, including a Friday Focus on leadership and governance (perfect for Board Members and Executive Leaders).  

Sessions for Artistic leaders are also peppered throughout the Conference with many opportunities to hobnob with your favorite Shakespearean luminaries! 

For complete conference information, click on the Conference Schedule button—Updates and Details to be included throughout November. 

Join us for the Conference Kickoff Party on Wednesday Night at the hottest new venue in town, ArtsQuest Creative Factory for food, beverages, dancing and more! 

One of our Conference Keynote Speakers will be your guide to The Art of Gathering and The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker! Click HERE to learn more about Priya! 

Additionally, Milwaukee Rep’s Cad Bauman will deliver “The Next Act – Why Theaters Greatest Days May Still Be Ahead.” Explore Chad’s Leading Creatively Substack then meet him at the conference!