The mission of Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company is to share fresh and vibrant productions of the works of William Shakespeare with our friends, family, and neighbors in Silicon Valley.

Our Mission Statement in full:

• Shakespeare: To be a proponent of the works of William Shakespeare and to make these works accessible to people from all walks of life. To be the voice of Shakespeare in a modern society, and bring the universal messages of his work to the people of the Silicon Valley.
• Artistry: To provide an environment that nurtures, fulfills, educates, and excites theatrical artists while allowing them to further their artistic and personal goals.
• Excellence: To create experiences that push the envelope of theatrical performance, inspire audiences, incite personal reflection, and challenge paradigms.
• Strength: To maintain an artistic organization that enhances the quality of life in the Bay Area, is an asset to the community it serves, and is valued by that community. To be the kind of organization that compels people to become involved in and contribute to its workings.
• Diversity: To encourage and demonstrate cultural diversity by providing opportunities to all artists and volunteers without regard to race, creed, or gender. To support economic diversity by making art available to persons of all economic and sociological backgrounds.
• Responsibility: To be a responsible member of the artistic, environmental, and economic community.