The Beginning
The founders envisioned transforming the century-old Walla Walla Gas Plant near 6th and Rose into a state-of-the-art Shakespearean theater for live performances. In 2009, they incorporated as “Shakespeare Uncork’d of Walla Walla,” a non-profit organization. By 2014, it became apparent that the building and the non-profit organization needed to separate in order for Shakespeare Uncor
k’d of Walla Walla to protect its non-profit status. The founders continue to operate the building as the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre. The Rebuilding
After separating the two entities, a small core of board members and staff started rebuilding the non-profit organization, now known as “Shakespeare Walla Walla.” In 2016, with additional board members and staff, Shakespeare Walla Walla focused on its strategic plan with the goal of inspiring our community, exploring our diversity, and igniting our imaginations through live performances and education. Shakespeare Walla Walla harnesses the imagination of play writes to open the world to audiences through the experience of live theater. But that’s not all we do. Shakespeare Walla Walla takes that imagination to classrooms in school districts throughout our region.
