Do you have a passion for live theatre and William Shakespeare’s works? Would you like to help increase The Shakespeare Festival’s recognition as a destination for live theatre and cultural engagement?If so, the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival may be the place for you!
We are a professional theatre company dedicated to producing fully staged productions. Our offerings include the beloved free Shakespeare in the Park series, along with fall and spring shows. In addition to these main productions, we provide readings, special events, and educational outreach programs. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic working environment.
We are looking for collaborators who share our mission to produce outstanding performances of William Shakespeare’s plays and related works for the people of New Mexico. Our goal is to implement extensive educational outreach programs and to utilize Shakespeare’s legacy to enhance and unite our community through the transformative power of theatre.
Discover the opportunities listed below to become a part of our festival team!
The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival is seeking passionate, creative, and collaborative directors to help bring our 2027 season to life.
Each year, we invite thousands of New Mexicans to experience Shakespeare and other great works of theatre in our community. We’re looking for directors with a strong artistic voice, a passion for the work, and a desire to create exciting theatre alongside a talented and collaborative company.
Tell us what excites you about the play, what you see in it, and what you would like to explore with our artists and audiences. You do not need to have every production detail figured out—we’re interested in your ideas, your perspective, and the possibilities you see.
If you’re excited about creating bold, imaginative, and engaging theatre with the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete the form below to submit your proposal for consideration. Let’s make something remarkable together.
