NDSF Companies

The work of Shakespeare at Notre Dame is channeled through two primary companies: Actors From the London Stage and the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare’s work serves as the source material and inspiration for multiple productions throughout the year, which feature a beautiful blend of professional and community actors.

The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival would not be possible without the work of our NDSF Community and Professional Companies. Comprised of equity actors, local artists, and Notre Dame students, these two companies stage the three NDSF shows every summer.

  • A woman in a flowing red suit and cape with a gold chain necklace walks on stage with a man in a purple suit and others.

    Professional Company

    Comprised of Equity Principal professional actors and technicians, student talent from across the United States, and local talent, the NDSF Professional Company produces a full mainstage production every summer.

  • Two actresses in period costumes lean on a wooden ladder outdoors. One in black sings, the other in green and a headscarf looks away.

    Community Companies

    Designed specifically to serve the South Bend community region, the NDSF Community Company features two events every summer.