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Updated 1/6/2025

Montague Shakespeare Festival

  • M

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Fair / Festival

Montague Shakespeare Festival is a transformative celebration of William Shakespeare. Located in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, our mission is to:

Inspire: Showcase Shakespeare’s universal themes through engaging performances.

Educate: Provide immersive learning opportunities for actors, directors, educators, and enthusiasts.

Entertain: Create vibrant, performances and events that bring the Bard’s words to life for everyone.

Seasonal Highlights

Winter Zoom Workshops 
From January to February, join interactive ZOOM online workshops led by renowned artists from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s Globe. Explore verse, character development, soliloquies, and more from the comfort of your home.

Spring Mainstage Performances
A two-week-long celebration of Shakespeare’s timeless works from March 26 through April 6, 2025. Experience Shakespeare live on stage at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA. Our productions blend professional talent with community participation, offering innovative interpretations of Shakespeare’s classics.

Community Engagement
Throughout the year, dive into Shakespeare through local art installations, themed events, and educational outreach programs designed to spark curiosity and bring people together.

Our Vision

We believe Shakespeare’s works are for everyone. By making his stories come to life, accessible, relevant, and welcoming, we aim to connect broad audiences to the transformative power of theatre.

Join the Montague Shakespeare Festival and celebrate the genius of Shakespeare. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, an aspiring actor, or a curious fan, there’s a place for you here. Let’s engage, explore, and experience the Bard like never before!

Find Me

Kenny Butler
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: 413-207-4672
Address:
71 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Fair / Festival

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Embedded in cultural private organization

Parent Organization:

Shea Theater Arts Center

Year Founded:

2024

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Fair / Festival

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Embedded in cultural private organization

Parent Organization:

Shea Theater Arts Center

Year Founded:

2024

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - General

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Professional Development / Training
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Virtual Events
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, winter
Events Per Year: 16

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Artists
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Rural Populations
  • School Groups

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility