The Kentucky Shakespeare Association

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Shakespeare in the Park

Annually, there's a celebration of arguably one of the greatest writers: William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was a revolutionary writer that drafted over 200+ marvelous works ranging from plays, poems, verses, and hymns!

 Although he died 406 years ago, his name is globally known, and his works are re-imagined and re-interpreted to this day! The Kentucky Shakespeare Association is a "not-for-profit charitable organization, professional theatre company" that offers performances, educational performances, workshop tours, camps and classes, and community programs throughout Kentucky.-KYShakespeare.

 The Kentucky Shakespeare Association "serves communities through Kentucky education programs for schools, public performances, and community outreach programs." -KYShakespeare.

 

 The about page on KYShakespeare.com offers more information about the Kentucky Shakespeare Association's history, sponsor, and foundational statements: the land acknowledgment, land acknowledgment, and cultural equity statement. Click either one of the links above to check out this page and read these critical remarks!

 Performances:

Twelfth Night, Richard III, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare in Dance, Late Night Shakes, Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in the Park tour), and Shakespeare in the Libraries tour-Shakespeare.

Twelfth Night

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Matt Wallace

May 25-July 22, 2022

"If music be the food of love, play on!" – Act I, scene 1.

The season kicks off with Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy of mistaken identity, music, and the madness of love, where nobody is quite what they seem, and anything is possible!-Shakespeare.

 Richard III

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Amy Attaway

June 16-July 23, 2022

"I am determined to prove a villain And hate the idle pleasures of these days." – Act I, scene 1.

Shakespeare's charismatic, power-hungry villain embarks on an unrelenting campaign for the crown, chronicling the cataclysmic end of England's greatest power struggle, the Wars of the Roses, in this thrilling finale to the history cycle.-Shakespeare.

 The Merry Wives of Windsor

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Matt Wallace

June 30-July 24, 2022

"Wives may be merry, and yet honest too." – Act IV, scene 2.

Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty laundry as lovable rogue Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing two wealthy married women. The tables are turned, feminine wisdom triumphs, and laughter reigns supreme in this hilarious Elizabethan farce. -Shakespeare.

 Kentucky Shakespeare's Globe Players

professional training program for high school students:

Much Ado About Nothing

Directed by Kyle Ware

July 27-31, 2022

Kentucky Shakespeare's Globe Players present the beloved comedy directed by Kentucky Shakespeare's Director of Education, Kyle Ware. The cast is comprised of students from multiple area high schools, and the production is the culmination of a 5-week training program.-KYShakespeare.

 Louisville Improvisors

Late Night Shakes

10:30 PM on June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 23

The Louisville Improvisors returns for a 7th year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays bringing late-night improvised Shakespeare plays created from audience suggestions. -Shakespeare.

Louisville Ballet

Shakespeare in Dance

August 3-7, 2022

Rounding out the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival season, Louisville Ballet returns to the Festival stage for a sixth season to present Shakespeare in Dance, a Shakespeare-inspired dance premiere.-KYShakespeare.

ASL interpretation will be provided for the following performances: Thursday, June 2 for Twelfth Night, Thursday, June 23 for Richard III, and Thursday, July 7 for The Merry Wives of Windsor. (For all ASL scheduled performances, the makeup rain date will be the following evening.)-Shakespeare.

"For dates, up-to-the-minute information, and updates, download the free Kentucky Shakespeare app on Google Play or iTunes."-KYShakespeare.

Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park is a collaborative, public event showing free performances in public parks throughout Kentucky. The Kentucky Shakespeare Association believes that Shakespeare's "truth and power belongs to everyone."-KYShakespeare.

Shakespeare in the Park is the actualization of this. By having FREE, PUBLIC showings, the Kentucky Shakespeare Association provides the opportunity for all to enjoy the magnificence of Shakespearean theatre. Check out the video below to get a "look inside Kentucky Shakespeare's annual neighborhood parks tour." -KYShakespeare via YouTube. Check out the Shakespeare in the Park schedule here!

Shakespeare in the Library

Unfortunately, the Shakespeare in the Library performances has completed for this year.

Education Performance & Workshop Tour

Two-Actor Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare Alive! Julius Caesar spring tour, Voice of Social Change: Ira Aldridge, Living History: We the People, Living History: Kentucky History, Bard Buddies, Fairy Tales from Around the World, Hip-Hop Shakespeare, Conflict Resolution and Anti-Bullying, Acting Fundamentals, Stage Combat, Staging Shakespeare, Renaissance Dance, Discovering Shakespeare, Mathematics of Shakespearean Design, and Voices of Young Women.-KYShakespeare.

Camps & Classes

Camp Shakespeare, Shakespeare Off the Page, Stage Combat, and Improv

Community Courses. -KYShakespeare.

"Camp Shakespeare creates opportunities for children and young adults ages 5-18 to explore the theatre arts through imaginative play, visual arts, movement, storytelling, language, and more!"-KYShakespeare. Camp Shakespeare is a brilliant place for young children interested in theatre and live performances! Click here for more information and registration!

Specialized Community Outreach Programs

Shakespeare with Veterans, Juvenile Justice Arts Program, Shakespeare with Immigrants and Refugees, Survivorship Shakespeare, Community Residencies.-KYShakespeare.

"Shakespeare with Veterans is a weekly conversation group with veterans of the US Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, representing conflicts from Vietnam to today, with former ranks from Specialist to Brigadier General."-KYShakespeare.

"The group performs snippets of Shakespeare text for groups of veterans and civilians all over the city during the year. And in the Summer, they perform an abridged Shakespeare play on Kentucky Shakespeare's stage in Central Park.-KYShakespeare.

"Shakespeare with Veterans brings service members together as a band of brothers and sisters and provides the opportunity for camaraderie and a higher sense of purpose that represents what veterans loved most during our military service."-KYShakespeare.

Shakespeare with Veterans is FREE for participants! Meetings are Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at theVet Center (1347 S. 3rd Street #101 Louisville, Kentucky 40208). Contact Amy Attaway, the Facilitator of Shakespeare with Veterans, by email here: [email protected].

Since 1995, the Kentucky Shakespeare Association has supported the incarcerated as a non-profit program, ' Shakespeare Behind Bars KY.' "Kentucky Shakespeare facilitates comprehensive Shakespeare arts programming at the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center in the Indiana Department of Correction in Jeffersonville, serving youth ages 10-17 throughout the school year."-KYShakespeare.

The Touring Arts for Immigrants and Refugees program, with the help of "2017-2019, veteran Kentucky Shakespeare artists Abigail Bailey Maupin and Gregory Maupin created and performed a welcoming, interactive performance using the universal language of physical comedy, commedia dell'arte, and clown to cross language barriers and use the unifying power of the arts to connect with audience members from dozens of counties, regardless of their native language."-KYShakespeare.

The Survivorship Shakespeare program at Gilda's Club (2440 Grinstead Dr, Louisville, KY 40204) is a public assembly and "a safe place for creative and emotional expression, resulting in an environment of learning, teamwork, and, most importantly, community and."-KYShakespeare.

The Kentucky Shakespeare Association also offers jobs and internships! To get involved with Kentucky Shakespeare, click here!

Kentucky Shakespeare wouldn't be possible without its supporters and diligent staff, and board of directors:

Supporters

Diligent Staff

Matt Wallace-Producing Artistic Director

Amy Attaway-Associate Artistic Director

Kyle Ware-Director of Education

Hannah Pruitt-Director of Creative Engagement

Kya A Rafferty-Office Manager

Ashley Cabrera-Artist-Educator

Katie Joachim-Artist-Educator

Tony Reimonenq III-Artist-Educator

Associate Teaching Artists

Board of Directors

Elizabeth Cherry Siebert, Board Chair – LG&E and KU Energy LLC

Kerry Wang, Treasurer – Humana

Shannon Harris, Secretary – UPS

Anya Bond-Beckley – DDW, The Color House

Brad Comer – Republic Bank

Mera Cossey Corlett – Okolona Baptist Church

Rosie Felfle – Liquid Design

Liam Felsen – Frost Brown Todd LLC

Jonese Franklin – WFPL News

Kevin Gibson – Community Liaison

Joan Gould – Baptist Health

LaShondra Hood – Community Liaison

Kay Madrick Howard – Norton Healthcare

Cathryn Miller – Humana

Brooke Zimmerman – White Clay

Phillip Allen, Emeritus – AJ Capital Partners

David James, Emeritus – Metro Council District 6

Dr. Peter Tanguay, Emeritus – University of Louisville

Jonathan Smith, Ex-Officio – Hanover College

 The arts are crucial and worth celebrating.

The Kentucky Shakespeare Association is a not-for-profit organization revered for its dedication to the community.

To show your support and help their mission click here to donate, buy merchandise, inquire about sponsoring, or volunteer.

 To contact The Kentucky Shakespeare Association, call 502-574-9900 or visit in person at 616 Myrtle Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

When I have the opportunity to raise awareness of an arts program, especially one that serves its community, I'm glad. The Kentucky Shakespeare Association is worth celebrating and discussing. Enjoy the free shows at the park and try to attend the other performances if you can.

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