Mansfield Shakespeare Company

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The Mansfield Shakespeare Company (MSC) was formed with the idea that Shakespeare and his works are timeless and continue to be relevant and entertaining. By producing annual Shakespeare in the Park events, the MSC is contributing to the vibrant arts landscape in Mansfield and the surrounding areas. An event that you would normally have to drive to Columbus, Cleveland, or Akron to experience is now something you can enjoy in your own hometown!

MSC is proud to announce that we have won a grant from the Ohio Arts Council for a matching grant that will support our Summer 2026 production! In order for us to take advantage of this wonderful grant, we need to raise matching funds. We hope to do that through your generous contributions during the Richland Gives campaign. Through the Ohio Arts Council grant and your generosity, we will be able to present our third, annual Shakespeare in the Park performance in Mansfield, Ohio.



Steven Russell in Midsummer's Night's Dream 2024 at South Park

Our Mission:
The Mansfield Shakespeare Company strives to entertain and enrich our community through vibrant performances in public spaces, breaking down barriers between classical theater and modern audiences while fostering cultural engagement and artistic excellence.

Our Vision:
We envision a community where Shakespeare's works are celebrated as living art, where public spaces transform into stages that unite our community, and where classical theater becomes a source of civic pride.

Our Core Values:
Accessibility: Removing the financial and cultural barriers to experiencing Shakespeare
Artistic Excellence: Delivering high-quality performances that honor the text while embracing innovation
Community Impact: Enhancing the community's cultural enrichment
Education: Making Shakespeare's works relevant and engaging for contemporary audience
Inclusion: Creating welcoming spaces where diverse perspectives enhance the theatrical experience

Past Events:

Sept. 2023 - Fall Showcase at the Mansfield Art Center
April 2024 - Performing Shakespeare Workshop at OSU-Mansfield
July 2024 - Shakespeare in the Park (A Midsummer Night's Dream) at South Park
Dec. 2024 - Spirited Shakespeare at the Phoenix Brewing Company

Community Outreach:

July 2025 - Children's workshop in partnership with the Friendly House in Mansfield Oh. 
Aug. 2025 - Teen workshop in partnership with Advocates for Families in Ashland, Oh. 

MSC is proud to have partnered with the following organizations:

The Richland County Foundation and the Robert and Esther Black Family Fund 
The OSU-Mansfield Theater Program
The Mansfield Parks Department
The RCDG Arts & Culture Sector
Richland Early American Center for History (REACH)
The Phoenix Brewing Co.


Shakespeare for all, and for all time!

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Organization name

Mansfield Shakespeare Company

other names

Mansfield Shakespeare Company

Tax id (EIN)

33-3110545

Categories

Arts & Culture Children & Family Community

Address

401 CLIFTON BLVD
MANSFIELD, OH 44907