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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:The Old Globe. \nLove\, laughter\, and mischief take center stage in one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. Everyone can see that headstrong Beatrice and confirmed bachelor Benedick are perfect for each other—except Beatrice and Benedick! Their friends set out to bring them together\, and soon elaborate schemes\, false accusations\, mistaken identities\, and even a bumbling police force tangle in one of The Bard’s most beguiling theatrical delights. To buy tickets\, click here.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/much-ado-about-nothing-2/
LOCATION:Old Globe Theatre\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, SAN DIEGO\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:The classic comedy with a Western twist! \nAs You Like It follows best friends Rosalind and Celia trying to build new lives for themselves after being banished to the pastoral Forest of Arden… But instead of rural pastures and shepherds\, Rosalind and Celia escape to the Wild West and become cowboys! \nPerformances are at:\nAugust 14 at 5:30 p.m.\nAugust 15 at 1:30 p.m. \nTickets are free (suggested donation of $15)\nMore information @quinapalustheaterco on instagram or on the Quinapalus Theater Company website.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/as-you-like-it-2/
LOCATION:Birdwing Amphitheater\, 3201 Via de la Valle\, Del Mar\, CA\, 92014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Shakespearean Dramaturgy in Action
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gideon Rappaport\, retired teacher and active dramaturge\, who has spent over 45 years teaching Shakespeare\, will explain how a dramaturge helps to improve the quality of the productions of Shakespeare’s plays for the benefit of the audience. \nDr. Rappaport has taught Shakespeare\, British Literature\, and Humanities at Hamilton College\, SUNY Cortland\, Concordia University\, the University of New Hampshire\, The Bishop’s School\, and La Jolla Country Day School. He has also served as theatrical dramaturge for numerous professional theatres including the Old Globe Theatre\, the San Diego Repertory Theatre\, the North Coast Repertory Theatre\, and the Intrepid Theatre\, to name just a few.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/shakespearean-dramaturgy-in-action/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T203000
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SUMMARY:The Merchant of Venice (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:Classified as a comedy in the First Folio\, Merchant is most renowned for its dramatic conflict between the Christian merchant Antonio and the Jewish moneylender Shylock\, which explores themes of justice\, mercy\, and prejudice. Our Director is Sam Kolodezh.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/the-merchant-of-venice-part-two/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T210000
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SUMMARY:The Merry Wives of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:Vanguard presents Shakespeare in the Park. The Merry Wives of Windsor is Shakespeare’s comedy farce revolving around the amorous pursuits of Sir John Falstaff\, everyone’s favorite rogue. Directed by Mark C. Petrich.  \nPlaying Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday on: \nAugust 28-30\nSeptember 4-6 \nSuggested donation of $20 at the door or online at VanguardSD.org. \nFor more details\, visit the Vanguard website. \nBring a chair or a cushion and a warm jacket.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/
LOCATION:Amphitheater in Westminster Park\, 3598 Talbot Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170920Z
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SUMMARY:Richard II (Part One)
DESCRIPTION:This history play concerns the downfall of England’s King Richard II\, who is deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke due to his tyrannical and wasteful rule\, leading to a power struggle and the eventual murder of Richard. Our Director is Rebecca Reisman.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/richard-ii-part-one/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T163000
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SUMMARY:The Kingdom of Naples versus Prospero: A Shakespeare Mock Trial and Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Our premise is that after returning to Naples from Prospero’s Island\, King Alonso dies suddenly. His son Ferdinand succeeds to the throne but soon falls under the malicious influence of Prospero’s brother\, the unrepentant Antonio. He convinces Ferdinand they were deliberately stranded on the island by Prospero. Charges are brought against Prospero for piracy and false imprisonment. And the wedding of Miranda and Ferdinand is off.   \nCharacters from the play will be called as witnesses. At the end\, the audience will serve as jury and decides the defendant’s fate.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/the-kingdom-of-naples-versus-prospero-a-shakespeare-mock-trial-and-talkback/
LOCATION:Mission Valley Branch Library\, 2123 Fenton Parkway\, San Diego\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mock Trial,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Group Reading and Study of Hamlet with Dramaturge Doctor Rap
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud more effectively\, understand more deeply\, appreciate more fully with the help of Shakespeare teacher\, scholar\, and dramaturge Dr. Gideon Rappaport in this five-week course in which participants will read parts aloud\, pausing for guided explication and discussion. The sessions will last up to two hours\, starting at 2:00 p.m. on successive Sundays from October 11 through November 8 in the Spreckels Reading Room at the Coronado Public Library.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/group-reading-and-study-of-hamlet-with-dramaturge-doctor-rap/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T171114Z
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SUMMARY:Richard II (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:This history play concerns the downfall of England’s King Richard II\, who is deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke due to his tyrannical and wasteful rule\, leading to a power struggle and the eventual murder of Richard. Our Director is Rebecca Reisman.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/richard-ii-part-two/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T183000
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SUMMARY:Antony and Cleopatra (Part One)
DESCRIPTION:This is the tragedy of the passionate and destructive love affair between Roman general Mark Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra\, set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s civil wars after Julius Caesar’s death. Our Director is Kim Keeline.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/antony-and-cleopatra-part-one/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T203000
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SUMMARY:Antony and Cleopatra (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:This is the tragedy of the passionate and destructive love affair between Roman general Mark Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra\, set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s civil wars after Julius Caesar’s death. Our Director is Kim Keeline.
URL:https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/antony-and-cleopatra-part-two/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library
CATEGORIES:Reading
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