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  • Shakespeare Character Workshop

    SDSS Event
    Mission Valley Branch Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, United States

    The San Diego Shakespeare Society is offering a unique opportunity for the dedicated student of the Bard to dig most deeply into the humanity of the plays. Rather than be satisfied with rote recitation of text, this guided workshop will enable its participants to explore the characters intimately and to determine to what extent they […]

    Free

  • Henry V

    Amphitheater in Westminster Park 3598 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA, United States

    Henry V follows England's conquest of France in the midst of the Hundred Years War. Featuring some of the most beloved speeches and characters in Shakespeare's canon. Directed by Lee Engelman. Learn more: https://www.vanguardsd.org/event-details/henry-v-by-william-shakespeare-2025-08-29-19-00

  • Twelfth Night (Part One)

    SDSS Event
    Coronado Public Library

    Viola thinks her brother is dead. He thinks that she is dead. Everyone thinks that she is her brother. Everyone thinks that her brother is her. Shenanigans ensue. Julia Van Riper will be our director.

    Free

  • Richard III Review

    SDSS Event
    Trinity Theatre Company 1640 Camino Del Rio N SUITE 129, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us at the Trinity Theatre Company in the Mission Valley Mall (near Target) for an extended discussion of this classic study of evil as well as readings of selected scenes.

    Free

  • Rex v. Plantagenet: A Shakespeare Mock Trial and Talkback

    SDSS Event
    Mission Valley Branch Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, United States

    Our assumption is that King Richard III survives the Battle of Bosworth Field and is to stand trial. Although the new administration of King Henry VII has a variety of offenses to choose from, Richard Plantagenet will be prosecuted only for the six most heinous acts of murder: those of the Lords Hastings, Rivers, Grey, […]

    Free

  • Twelfth Night (Part Two)

    SDSS Event
    Coronado Public Library

    The arrival of Sebastian further complicates matters, leading to mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, ultimately resolved with multiple marriages and revelations of true identities. Julia Van Riper will be our director.

    Free

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    SDSS Event
    Museum of Photographic Arts 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join San Diego Shakespeare Society actors as they share Halloween-inspired performances combining art and spooky selections from William Shakespeare’s works at the Museum of Photographic Arts. Co-directors: John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa. Performances at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission Prices: https://www.sdmart.org/visit-mopa-at-sdma/

  • Shakespeare Extravaganza

    Point Loma Assembly 3035 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA, United States

    Actors from current and previous "Shakespeare Unfolded" acting workshops will showcase scenes, monologues, soliloquies and sonnets from the Bard’s most renowned plays and poems. Afterwards, there will be a talk back discussing the difficulties, and more importantly, the joys of acting Shakespeare. Admission is free, and limited to advanced reservations only.

    Free

  • Now Thrive the Armorers

    SDSS Event
    Mission Valley Branch Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, United States

    Join Scott Farrell, program director of Chivalry Today and head instructor with the San Diego Longsword medieval fencing program, for a look into the language, function, and artistry of knightly armor in Shakespeare’s world. From the glory of Henry V, to the supernatural apparitions of Hamlet, to the treachery of Macbeth, arms and armor appear […]

    Free

  • All’s Well That Ends Well (Part One)

    SDSS Event
    Coronado Public Library

    Join us in this open reading as Helen heals the King of France, and the King grants her permission to marry Bertram, the man she loves. Bertram rejects her and leaves a list of tasks that she must do to have him acknowledge their marriage. Our director is Kim Keeline.

    Free

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