Queen City Shakespeare Company

Queen City Shakespeare Company

2026 Season Announcement

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Mission & Vision

 Our mission is to create an inclusive, collaborative theatrical experience where Shakespeare meets experimentation fostering creativity and accessibility for all.

 Our vision is to be the best damn theatre group in the Springfield, Missouri area, shining a fresh light on classical theatre and ensuring it’s enjoyed and appreciated for years to come.

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What People Are Saying

“I love Shakespeare and I have seen quite a few stagings of most of the plays. I've seen The Tempest 6 times now, this being the 6th. I've never seen actors give so much to their roles in this play. I was touched and inspired.”

— Richard F.

“Working on this production has been pure JOY. When life's typical stresses were weighing on me this summer, rehearsal was my place to center myself and recharge.”

— Harvey D.

In The News

  • Springfield Daily Citizen

    ‘The Tempest’ gets a queer, magical makeover in Queen City Shakespeare’s debut

    Springfield’s newest theater company makes a splash with puppetry, projections and a pop-up location (Aug 15, 2025)

    An interview with director Moe Callahan, actor Ben Isaacs, and co-founder/executive director Amy Newsom

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  • Unscripted

    Don’t Miss Queen City Shakespeare Co’s First Production, “The Tempest” (Aug 14, 2025)

    An interview with director Moe Callahan

    Watch

  • Unscripted

    Audition for Queen City Shakespeare Co’s Production of “The Tempest” (May 7, 2025)

    An interview with director Moe Callahan, and co-founder/board member Hailey Magnus

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  • News-Leader

    Queen City Shakespeare Company brings the Bard to Springfield with 'The Tempest' (August 18, 2025)

    An interview with director Moe Callahan, actor Kaleb Norman, and co-founder/executive director Amy Newsom

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  • KSMU Arts News

    Shakespeare’s The Tempest arrives in The Ozarks (August 22, 2025)

    An interview with director Moe Callahan and actor Ben Isaacs

    Listen Here

  • Unscripted

    Queen City Shakespeare Co presents Romeo & Julie-Ale

    An interview with Executive Director/Director, Amy Newsom and MC/Technical Director, Andrew Magnus

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