FESTIVAL HISTORY
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival was founded as The Red Heel Theatre in 1989, initially focusing on classic works of English theatre. In 1993, Carmen Khan became the Artistic Director of Red Heel and in 1996 focused the company’s efforts on the works of Shakespeare, renaming it The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival.
Artistic Excellence. Now in its eleventh season, The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival has grown to become one of the region's cultural cornerstones. The Festival's mainstage production season runs March through May with over 60 high-quality performances, and attracting some of the most talented actors and designers in the area. Known for its clarity, emotional depth and relevance, the company's productions have attained both audience and critical acclaim.
Unsurpassed Educational Programming. In 2000, The Festival launched The Open Door Project, a comprehensive arts-in-education program. Endorsed by the Philadelphia Board of Education, the Moorestown (NJ) Board of Education and the Philadelphia Arts in Education Program, The Open Door Project reaches nearly 5,000 students each season through its student-only matinees, in-school residencies and other community-oriented partnerships.
CONTACT
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival can be reached by calling the Administrative Office at 215-496-9722. The fax number for The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival is 215-496-0663.
Send mail to:
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival
2111 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
phone: 215.496.9722
fax: 215.496.0663
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Staff
To reach a Festival staff member by e-mail, please address your message to the staff member's first name@phillyshakespeare.org. If you have a general question, please send an email to questions@phillyshakespeare.org.
Carmen Khan
Artistic/Executive Director
Adam Travia
Director of Marketing & Communications
Lucy Tobin
Director of Education
Angela Zuck
Production Manager
Dina Steiner
Company Manager/Stage Manager
Doug Thomas
Technical Director
