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Founded As The Red Heel Theatre In 1989, Initially Focusing On Classic Works Of English Theatre. In 1993, Carmen Khan Became The Artistic Director Of Red Heel And In 1996 Focused The Company's Efforts On The Works Of Shakespeare, Renaming It The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival. Since That Time, The Festival Has Produced 30 Plays, Reached Nearly 30,000 High School Students And Nearly 70,000 Adult Audience Members.