Shakespeare and Company Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer dies

Shakespeare & Company co-founder Tina Packer dies at 87

Acclaimed as actor, artistic director, author, stage director, teacher and mentor, she led the company for more than 30 years.

Shakespeare and Company Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer dies

Update: Shakespeare and Company issued the following statement on social media on Saturday, January, 10: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Packer, Shakespeare & Company’s Founding Artistic Director and acclaimed director, actor, writer, and teacher. Tina co-founded Shakespeare & Company in 1978 along with a cadre of theater artists, served as its Artistic Director until 2009, and continued to direct, teach, and adv…