The San Diego Shakespeare Society
Celebrating the Bard's Works Since 2002
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The icy winds of winter set the stage for this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that celebrates Shakespeare’s language, poetry, imagery and themes. The Bard’s frostiest favorites are whipped and whirled into a powerful production that poignantly investigates themes of estrangement, discovery, identity, power and, of course, family reunions. Inspired by Shakespeare, created by Junior Theatre students, […]
Performance Dates: January 17, 18, 19 at 7:00 PM January 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 PM Suggested donation – $20 at the door or donate ahead at: https://www.westminstersd.org/donate/
We’ll read aloud of the loss of England's French territories and the political machinations leading up to the Wars of the Roses. Directed by the vivacious Bill Glaser.
The man with the funny haircut seems to take up most of the oxygen in the Elizabethan room, but what about other playwrights of the period? What about Thomas Kyd and his Spanish Tragedy? What about Kit Marlowe and his Tamburlaine? Or Ben Jonson, Will’s supposed pal? And the others? Kim Keeline will provide a […]
Join us at the San Diego Museum of Art to see Society actors perform romantic selections from Shakespeare’s works. Performances are at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES: • Museum Members | Free • Youth 17 & under* | Free • Current Students, with ID | Free • Military, active, retired with ID, […]
We continue with this uncompromising celebration of early English nationalism that contrasts the English with the French, portrayed here as effeminate and scheming. Directed by the equally uncompromising Bill Glaser.
Since 2017, Nathan Agin has produced and hosted The Working Actor's Journey, a podcast and workshop series that serves as a forum for professional actors to discuss their craft, dig into the text, and to impart insights for the benefit of others. The WAJ offers 30+ long-form interviews and 8 month-long workshops available for free […]
Join us in reading aloud of how King Lear divides his kingdom among the two daughters who flatter him and banishes the third one who loves him. Our director is Tom Haine. See here for FAQs: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/monthly-readings/
Join us in reading aloud of how Lear goes mad and wanders through a storm. His banished daughter returns with an army, but tragedy is in store. Our director is Tom Haine. See here for FAQs: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/monthly-readings/
Join us in celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday (a bit belatedly) and in appreciating the members of the Society who, for twenty-five years, have made possible an amazing array of performances, educational offerings, and other special events. We will gather at a fantastic outdoor theatre in the Bay Park neighborhood for entertainment, food, wine, and birthday cake. […]
Guest events: Unless specifically mentioned, The San Diego Shakespeare Society is not involved with any guest events published to our calendar. (Our events will have the notation of “SDSS event.) Inclusion here is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of other events.