Sidonie Garrett, HASF’s Executive Artistic Director will direct The Tempest. Production dates are June 16 – July 5, 2020. Auditions will take place at 3732 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111 (KCYA building/ HASF offices).   Actors should bring a headshot and resume and prepare two Shakespeare monologues in contrasting styles, LIMIT of three minutes total. […]

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  The evening’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is dedicated to Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Founder, Marilyn Strauss. The production is directed by HASF’s Executive Artistic Director, Sidonie Garrett to honor Marilyn’s dream and legacy. A Kansas City native, Marilyn was truly a force of nature – not only in how she lived […]

Romantic Revels Black and White Ball is a fundraising event to support our programs and education initiatives. This year’s event will be held on February 15, 2020 at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Mark your calendars for an evening of dining, dancing, and helping us continue to bring Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works to the Kansas […]

The Festival offers one of the most effective professional theatre training programs for high school and college students in the region. Our Intern/Apprentice program nurtures the next generation of theatre artists by giving young people a real-world, hands-on experience in the professional theatre that includes production, education, and management. Annually, the Festival employs between 15-20 […]

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Our signature education program, Camp Shakespeare is open to youth ages 8 – 11, giving students a two-week interactive curriculum. This includes Shakespearean history, visual art, performance, and acting techniques. During the final class, students will have the opportunity to share their work VIRTUALLY with family and friends. June 1 – 12, 2020 | Monday […]

This camp is a one-week, half-day camp designed for our youngest Shakespeareans (and parents too!). It’s perfect for kids who are brand new to the Bard. Will’s Players will explore the life and times of Shakespeare and the basics of theatre, along with fun crafts, games, and activities. We encourage parents to participate in the […]

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