A handful of the MANY faces joining us this summer 🫶
CSF ‘26 week 1 is complete. It’s awesome having everyone here, hitting the ground running!! ✅ 💪
Can you believe the season opens in just about 3 weeks?? We are counting down the days 👀
Day one and two in the bag!!! 🤩 🤝
Welcoming some new and returning faces to CSF for the next 3 months at the annual meet and greet.
Season prep is underway! Cast, crew, and production team hit the ground running to kick off an incredible summer to come!!! ⛰️☀️
Join us for the Classics 101 Webinar Series! These free presentations, led by CSF dramaturgs, are full of insights into the plays in the 2026 summer season. Register in advance to join us for the real-time sessions, or watch the recordings after the event. Mondays at 6pm, June 1-22. https://loom.ly/ZKsYuQQ
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting students from five local schools at the Will Power Festival, where they collaborated on a performance of Twelfth Night at the Roe Green Theatre, with each school tackling one act. They visited the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, enjoyed lunch in the Shakespeare Gardens, learned about the upcoming production's design, and showcased their own imaginative takes on Twelfth Night. Huge thanks to the teachers for their support, the brave students for taking the stage, and all the staff and volunteers who made it possible, plus a shout-out to the snowstorm for waiting until the Will Power Festival was over!
@bvsdcolorado@cuboulder@friendsschoolboulder@mdoyle19
You're never too young to learn about The Bard.
During Shakespeare's Sprites, our campers ages 6-9 get exposed to the fun of Shakespeare through silly pool noodle swordfighting, storybook snack hour, arts and crafts, songs, and lively scene work that allows them to explore the actor within.
Registration is still live — register now and gift your child with the love of Shakespeare! /orgs/ColoradoShakespeareFestival?
Our Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program wrapped up last week with one final performance of Hamlet. Special thanks to our incredible team of actors, @boulderlibrary for hosting the event, our panelists from @cspv_cuboulder and @cutheatredance , and @boulderbookstore for being onsite with Dr. Amanda Giguere's new book about Shakespeare & Violence Prevention. Over the last 7 months, this series reached more than 7,000 Colorado students, introducing them to the power of live theatre, and translating violence prevention research into practical strategies. We are continually inspired by the overlaps between Shakespeare's plays and contemporary violence prevention research. Here's to building healthier, more connected communities through the arts and humanities! #AppliedShakespeare #violenceprevention
Photos: Casey Cass
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Get excited!! CSF returns June 7th, just over ONE MONTH AWAY!! 🤩
Have you started planning your Colorado Shakespearience?? 👀
If not, we can help you get started. Visit the link in our bio for more info! 🎭 ⛰️
Just over a week ago, Beverly and Amanda traveled to London to connect with partners advancing innovative approaches to violence prevention through arts, education, and community collaboration.
We were honored to learn from @the_globe and @londonvru where a shared commitment to early intervention, youth voice, and community-driven solutions emerged.
We were especially inspired to see how young people’s voices have shaped this work and how the arts can create space for reflection, healing, and new possibilities.
#ViolencePrevention #CommunitySafety #PublicHealth #YouthVoice #ArtsInPrevention
🥳 🥳 To recognize the Bard’s Birthday, we feature... Which Shakespeare are you?
To kick off the festivities we’re honoring several of the bards from years past at CSF, from Gambit Shakespeare to Super Shakespeare and a couple more in between! 😎
#HappyBirthday #HappyBirthdayWilliamShakespeare #BillyShakes
Need some Shakespeare this weekend? Catch a free showcase of the Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program at the @boulderlibrary Canyon Theatre.
Saturday, April 25
✅1:30pm Book Sales with @boulderbookstore
✅2:00pm Performance of abridged Hamlet featuring CSF actors
✅3:00pm Panel discussion featuring local experts
✅3:30pm Book signing of the new Shakespeare & Violence Prevention Handbook with author Amanda Giguere
Panelists include Dr. Beverly Kingston (director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence), Dr. Amanda Giguere (author and CSF staff member) and Kevin Rich (Professor of Theatre at @cutheatredance )
RSVP to snag your spot in the Boulder Public Library's Canyon Theater here: https://forms.gle/Hiy6PSBmJs632wB26
Introducing our Puppy Cast for the season!! 🐾 🎭
Meet Bernie & Pippin 🤩 ♥️
Bernie (Owner Tony Milazzo) 🦴
A confident Wire Fox Terrier with a full bag of tricks, Bernie wowed the CSF team with spins, leaps and an easygoing charm around people. You might also recognize him from the Sundown Saloon on Pearl Street, where he’s a familiar face among Tony’s many friends and regulars.
Pippin (Owner Kim Howell) 🐾
Pippin, named after the musical, is a mini poodle mix with a big personality and zero stage fright. Comfortable off-leash and eager to engage, Pippin impressed with a wide range of tricks and a fast-learning energy.
