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About Southwest Shakespeare Company

For over 30 years, we've been Arizona's standard-bearer for classical theatre. Our mission is to elevate, educate, entertain, and inspire communities in the Southwest. Through captivating performances of timeless works, we foster inclusivity and a love for Shakespeare's genius. Join us as we continue our transformative journey in the world of classical theatre.

Mission

Southwest Shakespeare Company opens doors by exploring the impact of language through the vibrant and passionate performance of works of classical theatre. We exist to elevate, entertain, educate, and inspire the general public and educational communities of Arizona and the Southwest.

Vision

SSC’s vision as the premier classical theatre company in Arizona is to help build an awareness of the classics that positively impacts our multiple communities. A culturally knowledgeable, engaged community has the best chance to become a caring and humane community. SSC has a major role to play in making that happen in the Southwest.

Staff & Board

The Southwest Shakespeare Team

Company & Staff

Grant Mudge

Executive Director/Director of Education and Community Engagement

gmudge@swshakespeare.org

Stacey Walston

Director of Production

swalston@swshakespeare.org

Susan Freestone

Education Liaison

discover@swshakespeare.org

Janine Donovan

Finance/Business Manager

accounting@swshakespeare.org

Audience Magnets

Marketing Agency

Ron May

Communications support

Board of Directors

Laurie Goldstein, President

Mary Coleman Way, Vice President

Debby Nesbitt Elliot, Secretary

Dan Campbell, Treasurer

Micha Espinosa

David Ira Goldstein

Dr. Tiffany Lopez

Michael Seiden

Raj Sivananthan

Armando Viteri

William Way

Christi Worsley

Jack Anderson (Emeritus)

Photo credits: Devon C. Adams, Aaron Rumley for North Coast Rep, and Andrew Pielage and Terry Rishel Photography for Taliesin West.

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