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Since 1977 Idaho Shakespeare Festival has been bringing world class theater to life in a stunning outdoor amphitheater as well as a robust School of Theater.
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Great Theater in the Great Outdoors! Since 1977 Idaho Shakespeare Festival has been bringing world class theater to life under the stars. The mission of Idaho Shakespeare Festival is to produce great theater, entertain, and educate. ISF’s mainstage season consisting of 5 plays takes place in a world class state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater located in a stunning and unique habitat reserve. Picni

cking is encouraged and food is available onsite from the gourmet Café Shakespeare. A beloved community tradition not to be missed! ISF also operates a vibrant selection of educational programming and outreach including School of Theater, Camp Shakespeare, Apprentice Company, and two school touring performances, Idaho Theater for Youth and Shakespearience.

06/24/2026

MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON-APT. 2B is in full swing! Secure those seats to catch this wild, modern-day adventure before it is too late.

06/22/2026

🎭 Behind the Scenes: Nicki, our Resident Production Stage Manager and Social Media Ambassador reports from last week's technical rehearsals of MS.HOLMES & MS. WATSON- APT 2B.
"One of the best seats in the theater during tech belongs to the stage manager.

During technical rehearsals, you’ll find me sitting in the house rather than the booth. Watching from the audience’s perspective allows me to coordinate cues while tracking how lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, and performers are all coming together to tell the story.

It’s my favorite part of the process—weeks of preparation come together one cue at a time."

06/21/2026

💜 Happy Opening Weekend to the company of MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON- APT. 2B!
The game is officially afoot! 🕵️‍♀️ This witty, clever, and delightfully unexpected mystery has become one of the hottest tickets of the season, with many performances already filling up. If you've been meaning to see this charming whodunit, don't wait any longer, grab your seats now before the case is closed!

06/19/2026

Rare Camp Capacity! Storycraft – Ages 12-18
June 29th – July 3rd, Monday – Friday ~ 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Our summer camps have been filling quickly, but there's still room in one of our newest creative offerings! If you have a young storyteller who loves writing, imagination, and bringing characters to life, Storycraft begins June 29 and is the perfect place to spend a week creating something extraordinary.
To Enroll: https://idahoshakespeare.org/summer-camps/

📕 Storycraft Camp Description
Do you have a student who loves to think creatively and write their own stories? This new one week camp focuses on the creative process that goes into making a story live on the page! In just 5 days, students will learn the basics of storytelling, convincing dialogue, creative writing games, and even get to author their own 10 minute plays that will be performed by our apprentice company at the very end of the session! Spots are limited, so register now and come play with us!

🔦 Storycraft Instructor Spotlight: Jason Haskins
Jason is a playwright, screenwriter, and author who is in his second year of teaching with ISF. Jason also serves as a staff member and resident playwright and dramaturg with Alley Repertory Theater. He co-wrote three plays (Voices From the Boise Hole 1 & 2; Levi Middlebrooks: Back 2 Boyzee) and received readings of four other full-length plays with multiple theaters in the greater Treasure Valley. His most recent play, The General Laws of (Mostly) Everything Human, received a quarterly grant from Arts Idaho in 2024. Jason has served as a dramaturg on over 20 productions since 2013. When not busy with theater, Jason can be found promoting his self-published fantasy novels and middle grade fiction books. Jason is also a screenwriter of numerous shorts, feature-length screenplays, and a television pilot named a semi-finalist/finalist in multiple festivals and competitions.

06/18/2026

Mark your calendar and get ready to experience ISF’s annual gala celebrating Midsummer Magic: 50 Seasons of Shakespeare. Join us on Monday evening on July 27, 2026 at the Festival’s Amphitheater & Reserve (5657 E. Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83716) and take part in a night full of Midsummer Magic.

Tickets to the event are $200/person (which includes participation in our live auction, the Bard’s Bazaar, beer and wine by the glass, and catered buffet style dining by the incredible Lisa Peterson). Deadline to purchase tickets is July 13th.

Visit https://isfgala2026.afrogs.org/ #/index to purchase tickets or further information regarding the event. We hope you’ll join for a magical evening under the stars.

06/17/2026

The game is afoot—and we've recruited a new accomplice. As we count down to the opening of MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B, we're thrilled to introduce our new social media ambassador, Nicki Cathro, ISF's Resident Production Stage Manager. Nicki will be taking you behind the scenes, sharing insider peeks, backstage moments, and a few clues about what it takes to bring this clever mystery to life.

Take it away Nicki!
"Hello! I'm Nicki Cathro, the Resident Production Stage Manager of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theater, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. For my 10th season in Boise, I am stage managing MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B and THE WINTER'S TALE. Join me for a look behind the curtain at how the show goes on."

Meanwhile, tickets are moving quickly. Packed with wit, twists, and a fresh take on the world's most famous detective duo, it's shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets of the season.

Follow along with Nicki and grab your seats before they disappear!

06/16/2026

The game is afoot! 🔎
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B opens soon, and tickets are disappearing fast. This witty, fast-paced mystery puts a fresh spin on the world’s most famous detective duo, serving up plenty of laughs, clever twists, and surprises around every corner.

🎟️ If this show is on your must-see list, now is the time to secure your seats before they're gone. Don't miss one of the hottest tickets of the season!

06/09/2026

🔥 Final Week of Macbeth! 🔥
Audiences are raving, MACBETH is thrilling, powerful, and not to be missed. From the first prophecy to the final battle, this gripping production has captivated patrons night after night.

With just one week left to experience the magic under the Idaho sky, now is the time to secure your seats. Great seats are still available, including a rare number of premium box seats for an unforgettable evening at the theater. Call 208-226-9221 to reserve boxes!

Join us for one last journey into ambition, fate, and power before MACBETH takes its final bow. Do not miss your chance to see the production everyone is talking about! ⚔️✨

Address

5657 E Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID
83716

Telephone

+12083369221

Website

https://idahoshakespeare.org/

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