Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Sheldon honoring the last quarter-century of free Shakespeare in Forest Park and celebrating the next chapter of our unbounded mission – art of all.

Directly following the Gala dinner, acclaimed Shakespeare director, author and producer Barry Edelstein (Artistic Director of The Old Globe) will take the stage for THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE! A 90-minute exploration of Shakespeare’s text with some of the best Shakespearean actors in St. Louis. The one-of-kind lecture and performance experience is based on Edelstein’s bestselling book “Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard.”

The previously announced performance by Patrick Page has unfortunately been canceled due to an injury Patrick sustained performing on the West End. 

Sponsor & Ticket Levels

Gala Co-Chairs

Jessica Holzer and Vanessa Okwuraiwe 

Anniversary Committee

Ted Atwood, Meredith Boggess, Alison Ferring, Jean Daniel-Gentry, Tracie Gregory Goffe, Brian Hayden, Cheri Hoffman, Joel Iskiwitch, JoAnne Levy, Carla Miller, Mary Morgan, Stephanie Riven, Bevis Schock, Julie Sward, Hank Webber and Michael Weisbrod.

For questions or to secure your sponsorship, please contact: 

• Kate Tichelkamp, Director of Development
• 314.410.8639
• kate@stlshakes.org