Kentucky Shakespeare is a non-profit, professional theatre company designated as the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. They are the largest in-school arts education and outreach provider in the commonwealth. Since 1990, they have served over one million students in all 120 Kentucky counties and beyond.

Their mission is to enrich the community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain people of all ages. Their vision is to use Shakespeare’s truths and the power of the arts to transform lives as Shakespeare belongs to everyone.

For this workshop and performance, the great poets of our time pair up with the greatest writer of all time. Students explore Shakespeare’s sonnets and verse alongside contemporary music to discover rhythm, poetry, and language.

Kentucky Shakespeare’s educational performances, programs, and study guides include National Core Arts Anchor Standards and Academic Standards in Visual and Performing Arts, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, and Mathematics.

Runtime: 55 minutes

9 Free School Day Workshops at the high schools.  No cost for students and teachers.

FREE Public Performance: Mon, September 30th at 5:30pm on the stage at the Alhambra Theatre

A special thanks to our smARTS sponsors Christian County Public Schools, Flynn Enterprises, First United Methodist Church, Tennessee Valley Authority, Rotary International, Kiwanis International, Vanderbilt Pediatric Associates, United Southern Bank, and Kentucky Arts Council for their support.