Celebrating the
life and work of
Sam Shepard
Celebrating the life and
work of Sam Shepard
Full-Scale Productions
Staged Readings
Film Screenings
Discussion Panels
Our Mission
ShepardFest celebrates the life and work of Sam Shepard by bringing artists, scholars, students, and audiences together through performances, readings, films, music, and conversation. We explore Shepard’s enduring influence on American theatre and culture while creating space for discovery, dialogue, and connection.
Our Vision
We imagine ShepardFest as a living, evolving gathering — where bold storytelling, thoughtful discussion, and community come together. By engaging deeply with Shepard’s work in intimate settings, we aim to spark curiosity, inspire artists, and invite audiences into the questions at the heart of the American experience.
Our Values
These things we hold certain:
Bold Artistry
We honor Shepard’s fearless voice by presenting work that is imaginative, challenging, and rooted in artistic integrity.
01Curiosity & Conversation
We believe great theatre invites questions. ShepardFest encourages dialogue between artists and audiences, scholars and students, past and present.
02Community
Theatre is a shared experience. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives, creating an open and inclusive space for connection and exchange.
03Many Ways In
From plays and readings to films, music, and panels, we embrace multiple forms of storytelling as pathways into Shepard’s world.
04Legacy in Motion
We celebrate Shepard’s legacy not as a fixed monument, but as a living body of work: one that continues to resonate, provoke, and inspire.
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Partners
& Recommendations
Partners & Recommendations
Other Nearby Stays
Villa 1565
Comfort Inn & Suites
Doubletree Hotel - Email us for discount details.
Best Western - Email us for discount details.
Cortesse's Bistro & Piano Bar
172 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Thai Street Cafe
140 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Sakada Japanese Steakhouse
120 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Boat Drinks
123 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Other Nearby Stays
Villa 1565 - Email us for discount details.
Comfort Inn & Suites - Email us for discount details.
Doubletree Hotel - Email us for discount details.
Best Western - Email us for discount details.
Recommended Walkable Restaurants
Cortesse's Bistro & Piano Bar
172 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Thai Street Cafe
140 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Sakada Japanese Steakhouse
120 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Boat Drinks
123 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
We are so grateful
for our partners.
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