Free Shakespeare for Piedmont Audiences

Together in the dark, a voice from the past will remind us of our shared humanity. It will remind us of our collective heritage of intelligence, compassion, capacity for change and desire for acceptance. We believe there is no more powerful testament to the power and potential of the American theater than the proud tradition of outdoor Summer Shakespeare. 

Support Piedmont Shakes

Support Piedmont Shakes

Piedmont Shakespeare Company will close its inaugural season at the historic May Dell Amphitheater at Salem College. Photo courtesy of Salem College.

Join us in providing free Shakespeare and community experiences throughout the Piedmont Triad.

Pictured Left to Right. PSC Founding Members: Executive Director David McGraw, and Co-Artistic Directors Kim Shively and Carl Forsman. Photo Credit: Tony Spielberg

The Piedmont Shakespeare Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission to produce free, original productions of Shakespeare’s plays, starting in the summer of 2025.  We are led by a trio of North Carolina theatre makers and teachers, with a history of making work across the country.

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Thank you Winston-Salem Foundation for putting your trust in us and strengthening Forsyth County. Look for free Shakespeare in Winston-Salem this summer!
Hello, World! Piedmont Shakes is a new professional outdoor theatre performing in the Piedmont region of North Carolina starting Summer 2025. Learn more at www.piedmontshakes.org.