Since 1993, the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s education touring program––Shakespeare in the Schools––has brought professional theatre performances to schools and communities across the state of Utah and the Intermountain West. Our mission is to meet students where they are, and provide everyone with the opportunity to access and create theatre.

The tour is offered FREE to all Utah public and public charter schools thanks to funding from the State of Utah. At-cost and discounted rates are available for private schools, public venues, and out-of-state locations. The tour offers either a 75-minute fully produced performance of one of Shakespeare’s plays for middle and high schools, or an interactive 45-minute assembly designed for elementary audiences that explores elements of theatre and Shakespeare. Included in the experience are post-performance talkbacks and educational workshops.

February 3 - April 18, 2025:

Henry IV

Our touring company of nine professional theatre artists and educators return to schools next winter to bring Shakespeare’s historical drama to K-12 students across the Intermountain West. Directed by Marcella Kearns, this story tells of power, honor, and rebellion, with a healthy dose of humor from the popular character Falstaff. It will tour locations primarily in Utah with stops in Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, January 29 - April 19, 2025.

For questions regarding the 2025 tour, please reach out to us at:

Email: USFEducation@bard.org

Phone: 435-865-8333

Study Guide & Teacher Toolkit

Stay tuned for our Study Guide that will include added context, resources, discussion questions, and interactive classroom lesson plans to extend learning beyond the tour’s one day in your school!

Artists

The 2025 touring company is currently accepting applications for a tour manager, a stage manager, and seven actors. Deadline to apply is September 15, 2024.