Kevin Asselin

Lauren Korn speaks with Kevin Asselin, the Executive Artistic Director of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. The two chat about the company’s 54th season, which begins June 10, 2026, in Bozeman, and includes sixty-four stops across five states: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, and North Dakota.

Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 50 seasons. Lauren Korn speaks with Executive Artistic Director Kevin Asselin about what audiences can expect this year.

Summer events across Montana were canceled last year thanks to the pandemic. This summer the restrictions are lifted and event organizers are eager to welcome back their legion of faithful followers.