Shakespeare Theatre Association


The Shakespeare Theatre Association, Formally known as The Shakespeare Theatre Association of America, was established to provide a forum for the artistic and managerial leadership of theatres whose central activity is the production of Shakespeare's plays; to discuss issues and share methods of work, resources, and information; and to act as an advocate for Shakespearean productions throughout the world, The name was changed in January 2011 to reflect the increasingly international reach of Shakespeare and the Shakespeare Theatre Association,

History

The Shakespeare Theatre Association of America was organized at a meeting held January 12 and 13, 1991 at the Folger Library and the Kennedy Center, Washington DC. Sidney Berger, Producing Director of the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and Douglas Cook, Producing Artistic Director of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, invited the producers, artistic directors and managing directors of over thirty-seven Shakespeare festivals and companies from the United States and Canada to this meeting. Berger was elected the first President, and Cook the first Vice President.

Past Conferences

The annual conference is the most important activity of the STA.
Host OrganizationCityYear
Prague Shakespeare CompanyPrague, Czech Republic2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH2018
Chesapeake Shakespeare CompanyBaltimore, MD2017
Shakespeare at Notre DameSouth Bend, IN2016
San Francisco Shakespeare FestivalSan Francisco, CA2015
Stratford FestivalStratford, ON2014
Pennsylvania Shakespeare FestivalBethlehem, PA2013
Orlando Shakespeare TheatreOrlando, Fl2012
Colorado Shakespeare FestivalBoulder, Co2011
Shakespeare’s GlobeLondon, England2010
Shakespeare & CompanyLenox, MA2009
Utah Shakespearean FestivalCedar City, UT2008
Nashville Shakespeare FestivalNashville, TN2007
Marin Shakespeare Company and Baja Shakespeare FestivalSan Rafael, CA & Los Barriles, Mexico2006
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare FestivalVancouver, BC2005
American Shakespeare CenterStaunton, VA2004
Oregon Shakespeare FestivalAshland, OR2003
Shakespeare Theater CompanyWashington, DC2002
Idaho Shakespeare FestivalBoise, ID2001
Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s GlobeStratford-upon-Avon & London, England2000
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare FestivalOrlando, FL1999
Georgia Shakespeare FestivalAtlanta, GA1998
San Francisco Shakespeare FestivalSan Francisco, CA1997
Stratford FestivalStratford, ON, Canada1996
Tygres Heart Shakespeare CompanyPortland, OR1995
Alabama Shakespeare FestivalMontgomery, AL1994
Utah Shakespearean FestivalCedar City, UT1993
Houston Shakespeare FestivalHouston, TX1992
Folger Shakespeare TheatreWashington, DC1991

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