Support Open Source Shakespeare

Since the 16th century, audiences and readers have regarded Shakespeare’s works as a “treasury of everlasting joy” (Henry VI, Part II). Open Source Shakespeare has helped keep that treasury open and accessible since 2003: free to everyone, with no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no login required.

I started building OSS in a desert tent during the Iraq War, hoping to create a useful set of tools for Shakespeare enthusiasts. The site became my thesis project at George Mason University, and I’ve been maintaining and improving it ever since.

Today, the site is part of George Mason’s English Department and serves millions of readers worldwide. Your support directly funds these priorities and other activities that advance OSS’s mission:

• Open access: Ensuring OSS remains free for everyone.
• Server & maintenance costs: Maintaining and improving site performance.
• New tools: Developing AI-assisted reading and search features.

If OSS has helped you explore the riches of Shakespeare’s works during this century, please consider giving $5, $25, or another amount. Your tax-deductible donation will sustain and advance the site for the next generation of readers, scholars, and performers. Thanks in advance for your generosity.