Now in our thirteenth season, Barefoot Shakespeare Company creates bold, accessible, and joyful productions that bring Shakespeare to life—the way the Bard would have wanted it: outdoors, up close, and for everyone. Rooted in Central Park’s Summit Rock, we specialize in free performances that invite audiences to laugh, shout, play, and be part of the action. From our mainstage summer shows to Shakespeare for Sports Fans, our programming breaks down barriers between text, artist, and audience