JUNE 11TH - 13TH 2026

Heritage Park – Shelter 9

Directed by Ariel Glorsky and Trevor Seyl

Featuring Cameron Hargrove, Cooper Riddle, Casey Clark, Sola Owens, Aliyah Lawrence, Kyra Tatge, Riley Kristine Martin, Jaden Tatge, Patrick Pribyl, Creighton Markovich, Gabriela Madera, Brett Bolton, Addi Dearth, Nick Salem, Jillian Rowe, Logan Shaddox, Lucy Hayes, Haley Solowy, Dylan Sander, Max Albert, Alaina Hamons, Max Newlin, Annabelle Wolfer, Maximus Canale, Naomi Hernandez.

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Our passion for education is at the heart of our mission to inspire the next generation of theater makers...

The image shows a stage play with multiple actors dancing and engaging in lively activities. The stage has a Mediterranean-style backdrop with arches and wall lamps, and there are lounge chairs on either side. The scene is lit with colorful lighting, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Performers dancing on stage at night, with audience watching, outdoors with string lights and trees in the background.
Teen actors performing a scene with a table and black bag on stage, in a theater with dark backdrop and graffiti-style art
People dressed in safety vests and colorful costumes performing on an outdoor stage at night, with an audience watching.
Three women are on a wooden swing set, with one swinging and two standing nearby on artificial grass.
Performers in costumes standing and sitting on a stage during an outdoor nighttime performance, with audience members seated in the background and string lights overhead.

...through partnership with professional artists in Shakespeare with creativity, collaboration and clarity.

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Theater stage with cast dancing during a performance, set to resemble a Mediterranean village with arches, wall sconces, and string lights.
People dancing on an outdoor stage at night during a lively celebration, with string lights overhead and an audience seated in front.
Four men are on stage, with one lying on an outdoor lounge chair and the other three seated or standing around him. They are wearing casual summer clothes and sunglasses. The background features a stone wall and an arched doorway, indicating an indoo
A man and a woman in a small outdoor setting with swings and benches, surrounded by greenery and a large screen displaying a nature scene.
Two women stand on stage, holding drinks. One woman, in a yellow strapless dress, speaks or gestures, while the other, in a black and white patterned dress, listens.
A woman sitting on the edge of a wooden platform or stage, dressed in a white nightgown, with a solemn or emotional expression, illuminated by blue stage lighting, with a starry sky projected on the background
The image shows an indoor theater scene with multiple actors on a stage enclosed by a low wall. Some actors are standing along the wall while others are inside the stage area. The background has a brick wall projection and purple lighting with fog ef
A woman with long curly hair holding a piece of paper, standing on a stage with colorful lighting and abstract background.
Three people standing around a fourth person who is sitting or lying down, in a dark environment with focused lighting on them.
A group of young performers on stage under colorful neon lighting, with graffiti-style artwork in the background, possibly rehearsing or performing.
People dressed in colorful, makeshift hazard and caution costumes performing on an outdoor stage at night, with trees and string lights in the background.
Actors on stage during a theatrical performance, with a backdrop of arches and string lights, some seated and others standing in various poses and costumes.

Who We Are

Courtyard Shakespeare emerged from a passion for mentoring young artists and celebrating Shakespeare's timeless works. In summer 2018, Dan C. Schmidt, a Kansas high school drama teacher, envisioned a space for local theatre students to collaborate with seasoned professionals, especially alumni from Kansas City. His mission was to inspire creativity and clarity in Shakespearean productions while nurturing the next generation of theater artists.

After Dan’s passing and the 2020 industry shutdown, his former students and colleagues revived his vision by producing A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the courtyard where it all began, honoring his legacy.

Today, Courtyard Shakespeare is preparing for its sixth production since Dan's death, upholding his values of beautiful storytelling, joyful collaboration, and respect for Shakespeare's enduring work.

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