St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

On MAY 15 – celebrate 25 years of epic drama and tragedy, romance and comedy at free Shakespeare in the Park! Join us at The Sheldon Concert Hall for "Thinking Shakespeare Live!" from renowned director and producer Barry Edelstein and actors from the upcoming production of HAMLET: Mark Nelson, Jennifer Ikeda and Vaughn Pole. Gala tickets are on sale now for both the full evening (Pre-dinner and retrospective in the Sheldon Ballroom) and performance-only experience. stlshakes.org/2025-gala

The Festival is looking for a House Manager to join our Shakespeare in the Park team plus there are multiple internships available this summer across our programs! Come spend the summer in Forest Park with us. More info at https://lnkd.in/enXue3T

In case you missed it, the 2025 Anniversary Season lineup is here! For our 25th we are celebrating the very best of Shakespeare including the return of HAMLET directed by Michael Sexton in Shakespeare Glen, the launch of a brand new family-friendly production inside the Saint Louis Zoo developed with puppets by Michael Curry Designs based on ROMEO & JUILET, a remount of Tre’von Griffith’s magical region-wide tour of MIDSUMMER, and a special weekend celebrating EAST ST. LOUIS.

We're #hiring for Senior Manager of Institutional Giving to join our dedicated fundraising team! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ebCX5pwZ.

The Festival is hiring for multiple seasonal positions, including: Front of House, Backstage, Costume Shop and Intern roles. Join us this summer in Forest Park for lots of fun and thrilling free outdoor theater. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/g5_54jzd

Calling all thespians and poets ages 9-19 ✨ 2025 Camp enrollment is now open! Students can take part in multiple Summer Shakespeare Studio sessions throughout June and engage with Shakespeare scripts, stage combat, voice, and movement with a final performance in Shakespeare Glen. 📅 Sessions begin June 2! Enroll by May 16 at stlshakes.org

We're #hiring! We are looking to add a new member in the role of Business Manager to our year-round team! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ebCX5pwZ. https://lnkd.in/ggRSxA7U

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 Tis almost the season! Whether you're arranging a holiday party for friends, family, or colleagues, Christmas Carol: The Remix is the perfect fit. Discount rates are now available for groups of 8 or more. For large groups (up to 200), book a private performance—day or evening. PLUS: *Festive dining and drink packages from our Grand Center partners *exclusive behind-the-scenes access and meet-and-greets with the cast *pre- or post-show activities tailored just for your group Contact Allie@stlshakes.org to learn more

We had a great day at EmmaFest over the weekend at Jones Park in East St. Louis. Thanks to the Emma L. Wilson King Foundation for having us and to all the residents that shared stories for the 2025 Shakespeare in the Streets: East St. Louis! Share your story and get involved at stlshakes.org/estl #cityofchampions #estl

Take one last look at the glorious summer of free Shakespeare. It is only through your generosity that we can bring these productions to communities across St. Louis! Make a gift today to join the Festival’s community of supporters. Shakespeare in the Park featured a record number of St. Louis artists and music by Beth Bombara. 🦌 Shakespeare Studio camps month of fun Shakespearean learning and return of the beloved pre-show “mini-play” in the Glen. 🎭 "The Tempest" stopped in 24 neighborhoods all across the region – turning parks, vacant lots, plazas, and lakesides into stages – setting attendance records all along the way. 🌊 Give at stlshakes.org/donate