Founded in 2004, the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN offers clearly-spoken, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays along with education workshops, concerts, conversations, and special events. Season 9 runs June 20th to August 5th, 2011 and includes "King Lear," "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," and "The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)." GRSF employs about 100 theater professionals in May, June and July in all areas of technical theater, design, administration and performance as well as interns and apprentices. Visit our website for employment opportunities. Tickets are available at GRSF.org. Group rates are offered. Special travel packages are available for overnight attendees.