Stolen Shakespeare Guild

A nonprofit organization

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$50,000 Goal

Stolen Shakespeare Guild is a 501c3 nonprofit theater founded in 2006 dedicated to performing the plays of
William Shakespeare and other plays and musicals that are considered classics in their genre. Our organization
is open to people of any race, size, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Classical theater forms the
foundation of great theatrical experience, and we are dedicated to uniting and enriching the community
through the celebration and preservation of this art form..

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Mission

Stolen Shakespeare Guild (SSG) was launched 17 years ago as Jason Morgan’s Master’s Thesis Project at Texas Woman’s University and over the years has grown to be an essential voice in Fort Worth theater. Our core values are rooted in creating a truly enriching, educational, and entertaining shared theatrical experience at a price point that makes it accessible to all. Classic theater endures because it taps into shared human experience, emphasizing the fundamental aspects of our nature, and at SSG, we strive for everyone to see themselves reflected in these stories regardless of their age, race, or background.

Stolen Shakespeare Guild is the only theater company in Fort Worth that is dedicated to producing the classics. Most major cities that tout themselves as leaders in the arts have classical companies. The classics are the foundation upon which all great theater finds its inspiration, and it is vital for the cultural landscape of the city to keep this art form alive.

Needs

Stolen Shakespeare Guild will expand upon our mission and vision for the future by acquiring our own year-round performance facility. Unfortunately, the City of Fort Worth has announced plans for the redevelopment of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Our time at the Sanders Theater, our cherished home, is coming to a close. Our staff has been actively looking for new locations in Fort Worth where we can enter into a long-term lease or something more permanent. We need your help to raise renovation costs for our new home.

To achieve the dream of our own space, we need your support!

Equity Statement

Stolen Shakespeare Guild is committed to creating a culture of inclusion that embraces each of our different and unique experiences and characteristics. We are committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and succeed while growing professionally and personally.