Island Shakespeare Festival

We ignite the power of accessible classical theatre to build empathy and connection.

Please, join hands with us, “…and with your hands your hearts” -Henry 6 pt 3

Your crucial support today enables us to democratize access to empathy-building live theatre, driving our mission forward and ensuring impactful growth. You are a pivotal part of our story.

We envision community where our differences bring us together in celebration and curiosity. We envision the ripple effect this has toward cultural education and change. We believe theatre is a crucial catalyst toward an empathetic community, where everyone has access and everyone is welcome. Your gift helps make this possible.

At Island Shakespeare Festival, our values guide our work:

Accessibility: We believe in three pillars of accessibility.
* Art should be available to all, regardless of financial constraints.
* Classic theatre should be engaging and resonant to a modern audience.
* We strive to meet the needs of ability impaired audience members so everyone can enjoy the multi-sensory experience of live theatre.

Anti-Racism: We work to dismantle systems of oppression in ourselves, our work, our organization, and our community while we build a care-centered culture of belonging.

Intersectional Inclusion: We believe that classic theatre belongs to everyone, and we strive for inclusivity and representation of the scope of humanity in our audiences and in our company of artists.

Excellence: We believe excellence is iterative. Never resting on our past accomplishments, we relentlessly strive to improve even in the smallest of ways.

Sustainability: To us, sustainability is foundational. We seek to build a base so that we may persist with financial, environmental, and creative endurance.

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Our deepest gratitude to our volunteers, supporters, staff, board, and collaborators who make this possible. We are proud to be among the performing arts organizations emerging with a commitment to build back better, and to provide a space to bring people together.

"I can no other answer make, but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks!"