With the plays of William Shakespeare as its foundation, Take Wing And Soar Productions (a professional theatre arts corporation specializing in giving centerstage opportunies to classically trained actors of color), Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and East Harlem Presents... presents the 2013 HARLEM SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a theatre festival across Harlem spanning late summer through early fall. The festival will bring Shakespeare scripts alive featuring: 3 plays; master classes; panel discussions, workshops, an international symposium, artist talk-backs, Shakespeare4Kids, ShakespeareInMusic, ShakespeareOnFilm, Festival Launch Picnic with Ribbon-cutting Ceremony, and family fun for all.