Shakespeare Dallas

Seasonal Productions - The Shakespeare Festival of Dallas celebrated its 50th season with three of Shakespeare's greatest works. The Shakespeare in the Park season included a vibrantly funny production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and an arresting production of The Tempest, and the season closed with an all-female production of Hamlet. Over 20,000 patrons were thrilled at the diversity in styles and excellence in artistry throughout the season.

Education - Shakespeare on the Go! relaunched on-campus performances ofShakespeare Unlocked for grades 6-12. Students and educators were excited to have some program enrichment after 2 years of restrictions due to COVID. Two daytime matine performances of Hamlet were attended by a record breaking 1,200 students. Tickets were provided with a discount or were free based on campus need. Summer camps served over 75 students with creative and inventive versions of Shakespeare's plays adapted and performed by 3rd-12th grade students to the delight of parents and guardians.

Outreach - Programming spanned every month with events such as the 50th Season kickoff event at a popular coffee shop, Ides of March with selected scenes performed from Julius Caesar at a local bookstore, and other activities in partnership with many local organizations. The celebration of the milestone anniversary was throughout Dallas.