Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

05/13/2026

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”

Festival season is officially here and we can’t wait to swoop down on Southmoreland Park with witches, dark magic, and a thirst for power.

Reserved seating is on sale NOW at kcshakes.org/performances

04/24/2026

The reviews are in! Thank you to KC Studio for your coverage of The African Company Presents: Richard III. This incredible story takes the stage for its final four performances this weekend. Get your tickets at brtkc.org/tickets/p/richard-iii

The events depicted in “The African Company Presents Richard III” are significant, but this is more than a history lesson.

04/21/2026

HASF joins the Kansas City performing arts community in mourning the passing of an actor of great talent, Robert Gibby Brand. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime collaborator and friend. Bob appeared in fifteen of our Festival productions, bringing heart, humor, and extraordinary craft to every role. His presence shaped our stage and our community. He is, and will be profoundly missed.

04/17/2026

Looking for something fun (and FUNny) to do this weekend? There are only a few tickets left to ShakesBEER, this Sunday, at Unicorn Theatre.

Shakespeare. Improv. Beer!

This event always sells out...so grab the last few tickets while you can https://tinyurl.com/y39wejjv

04/13/2026

Thank you, In Kansas City Magazine!

Get your tickets at brtkc.org/tickets/p/richard-iii 🎟️

It’s a stroke of genius to blend the talents of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival with those of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City. April 17–19 and 23–26 brings "The African Company Presents Richard III" to the Unicorn Theatre.

In "The African Company Presents Richard III," Richard III is a historical figure who inspired a play that prompted a real-life event that became a performance of modern theater. Got that?

It's one of April's can't-miss art events.

04/02/2026

Rehearsals are underway for The African Company Presents Richard III and we are loving this time together.

Join us for this special production April 17-26. Get your tickets at brtkc.org

03/23/2026

HASF is proud to join with The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City for a limited run of The African Company Presents Richard III by Carlyle Brown at Unicorn Theatre.

Join us April 17-26. Learn more at https://www.brtkc.org/tickets/p/richard-iii

02/14/2026

Every year on Valentine's Day weekend HASF hosts our annual black tie gala, Romantic Revels! We're so lucky that this year's event falls ON Valentine's Day. We're passing along a little bit of that luck with our online silent auction and Golden Ticket giveaway!

You don't have to attend to bid or WIN. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/SHAKESKC

11/14/2025

Registrations for auditions are NOW OPEN! Auditions will be held by appointment on December 13 and 14.

Learn more and register at https://kcshakes.org/about/join/auditions/

10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone in our sold out audience for attending ! We hope you enjoyed celebrating the spooky season with us.

Special thanks to our partner Linda Hall Library and our presenting sponsors Gabe and Megan Egli, Carol Kane, Tiffany Patterson, and James and Sarah Weitzel for making the evening possible!

Photos by Dean Davison