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.
The Southwest Shakespeare Team
Company & Staff
Grant Mudge
Executive Director/Director of Education and Community Engagement
Stacey Walston
Director of Production
Susan Freestone
Education Liaison
Janine Donovan
Finance/Business Manager
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.