On the latest episode of the ArtiGras Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Desile, Managing Producer, and Trent Stephens, Artistic Director of the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival. From unforgettable live theater moments and behind-the-scenes stories to the importance of accessibility in the arts, this conversation explores how the festival has become a beloved cultural tradition in Palm Beach County for more than three decades.

Elizabeth and Trent share their personal journeys into theater, the evolution of the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, and the magic that comes with performing Shakespeare outdoors under the stars. They also discuss the festival’s commitment to keeping performances free and accessible for all audiences, the impact of arts education through their Sharing Shakespeare program, and why live performance still matte ...