The San Diego Shakespeare Society
Celebrating the Bard's Works Since 2002
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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.
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.
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, […]
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.
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/
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.
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 […]
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.
We continue our reading, with Helen having followed Bertram to Italy, completed her tasks, and all other matters are finally resolved. Our director is Kim Keeline.
The newly formed theatre company Poway Shakespeare is offering a 2-day winter workshop. This is a free event; suggested donation of $25. Details here.
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