Announcing our Officers for 2024 and our newest Directors of the Board
From the recent call for nominations, the Board of Directors selected two new Directors and elected Officers for the coming year. New
Watch Now: “The Role of English-Russian Relations in Love’s Labour’s Lost”
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Dr. Rima Greenhill discussed her book “Shakespeare, Elizabeth and Ivan: The Role of English-Russian Relations in
Completion of Hamlet Deep Dive!
On November 8, the five-week group reading and close study of Hamlet concluded. A thousand thanks to Dr. Gideon Rappaport for all his time,
The Return of Spooky Shakespeare.
On October 31, 2026, Co-Directors Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer and a highly talented cast of actors ensured that our collaboration with the
2026 Star Awards!
It was an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Star Awards held on October 26th at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. And the celebration was made truly special by
Godspeed, Patrick Stewart.
Sir Patrick Stewart, who found acclaim as a Shakespearean actor before making an unlikely career pivot in middle age that would bring him his greatest
Applications for Director and Officer positions are being accepted through December 15th, 2026. We hold elections in January.
Are you interested in shaping the future of the Society? Do you have a passion for Shakespeare and community? We hope you’ll consider applying for the
Prospero Walks!
On October 3rd, 2026, a jury of 17 “Neapolitans” found Prospero not guilty of piracy and false imprisonment. Many thanks to our
Congratulations to Kevin Manley!
Kevin Manley has been an indispensable volunteer in promoting the mission of the San Diego Shakespeare Society to make Shakespeare accessible and
Milena (Sellers) Phillips Profiled in Fall Arts Preview
The San Diego Union-Tribune in its 2026 Fall Arts Preview highlighted the amazing life and career of SDSS Board Member Milena (Sellers) Phillips.
Congratulations, Genevieve!
The Society is overjoyed to announce that our diligent and faithful Social Media Coordinator, Genevieve Foster, who just graduated from UC Berkeley,
Watch Now: Interview with Southwestern College Directors and Actors: 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival
To promote the upcoming Summer Shakespeare Festival at Southwestern College, Directors Tori Rice and Shana Wride, Playwright Mabelle Reynoso, and
Watch Now: Shakespeare and the Revolution
Shakespeare Fellow Jack Krepps presents “Shakespeare and the Revolution.” Jack is part of the American Revolution & Constitution History Project
Another Great Midsummer Shakespeare at SDMA
On June 20th , Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer directed an outstanding troupe of actors in merging live performance and
Watch Now: Shakespeare and the Daughter of the Russian Emperor
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Dr. Rima Greenhill discussed how a close reading of The Winter’s Tale will reveal Shakespeare’s detailed knowledge of
2026 Bard Birthday Party Photos and Videos
The Board of Directors of the San Diego Shakespeare Society. Front row left to right: Milena Phillips, Brenda Beckett, Laura Ganz-Holtan. Back row
Watch Now: The Winners of the 21st Student Shakespeare Festival
Three schools participated in this year's competition: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/student-shakespeare-festival/