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  • Midsummer Shakespeare at SDMA

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

    The San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Shakespeare Society team up again to celebrate the summer solstice with an enchanted afternoon of performance and poetry! Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer are co-directing/co-producing. The performers are Abigail Allwein, Alyssa Anne Austin, Sandy and Danny Campbell, Jon Alexander Hewitt, Kevin Manley, and Dori […]

    $15 – $20

  • Henry V Auditions

    Westminster Theatre 3598 Talbot St, San Diego, CA, United States

    Henry V by William Shakespeare Director: Lee Engelman Auditions: July 10th, 6-9 p.m. July 11th, 6-9 p.m. Audition sign-ups available here: https://form.jotform.com/251487079874069 ​Actors are requested to prepare a two minute classical monologue for auditions and self tapes. Self tapes accepted through 11:59 p.m. on July 11th to Engelman.Lee1@gmail.com ​If you are submitting a self tape, […]

  • Richard III (Part One)

    SDSS Event
    Coronado Public Library

    Join us for another great open reading. Jealous and disdained, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III. Lisa Neinchel will be our director.

    Free

  • 2025 Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival

    SWC Performing Arts Center 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA, United States

    A Midsummer Night's Rockin' Dream and Macbeth. For details: https://www.swcpac.com/.

    $10

  • The Winter’s Tale Review

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

    Join us at the Mission Valley Mall (near Target) for an extended discussion of this complex play as well as readings of selected scenes.

    Free

  • Richard III (Part Two)

    SDSS Event
    Coronado Public Library

    During this open reading session, we'll follow how Richard's Machiavellian rise to power will come undone. Lisa Neinchel will be our director.

    Free

  • 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

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