Texas Shakespeare Festival

Our mission is to give everyone who crosses our threshold a high-caliber theatrical experience; one that is rare for rural East Texas. We are motivated by the community we serve; theirs are the shoulders on which we stand. We are kept current by a desire to remain relevant in a world that is ever-changing by working to build future audience members; introducing them to the power of Shakespeare's plays, so that the Texas Shakespeare Festival can go on for many generations to come.

"Our only goal is to provide you with high-quality professional productions--a caliber of theatre that is seldom found outside major cities. All of us hope your experience with us, whether it is your first or the latest of many, is not only satisfying but also uplifting, inspiring, and memorable."

-Raymond Caldwell, TSF Founder

"…we all pay very little for that which is presented at such a high level of quality. Now is the time for all of us to invest in the future of the arts and of theatre at a much higher level."

-Dr. Bill Holda, Former Kilgore College President

"The Texas Shakespeare Festival has joined the ranks with the Rangerettes and the oil derricks as being what Kilgore the 'City of Stars' is known for."

-Ronnie Spradlin, City of Kilgore Mayor