On October 4th, 2025, by majority voice vote, 23 good and true "English" jurors found Richard Plantagenet guilty of six most heinous acts of murder:
Newly discovered portrait may depict ‘fair youth’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets
A portrait some believe to be the lover of the author of the sonnets and plays has been discovered in a private collection. See details from the BBC
Congratulations to Laura Ganz-Holtan
2025 Star Award Honoree: Laura Ganz-Holtan has been one of our most dedicated volunteers, serving in various capacities on the Board of Directors
REVIEW: Macbeth
If you’re anywhere near Chula Vista and have a soft spot for Shakespeare (but not too soft), Southwestern College is putting on Macbeth, and
Midsummer Shakespeare at SDMA
On June 21st , Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer directed an outstanding troupe of actors in merging live performance and art. Danny
Go, Prospero!
On June 12th, Prospero had his own category on Jeopardy! https://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=9231 Suck on that, Hamlet.
2025 Bard Birthday Party & Member Appreciation Event Photos and Videos
"Nobody, no, nobodyIs gonna rain on my parade!"King Lear, 3.2.15-16 And special thanks to all our performers and
Watch Now: The Winners of the 20th Student Shakespeare Festival
Five schools participated in the 20th anniversary competition, both middle and high school students, monologues and ensembles, tragedies and comedies.
Watch Now: Nathan Agin on Acting Shakespeare
On March 16, 2025, Nathan Agin, producer and host of The Working Actor's Journey, was interviewed by Gordon Gidlund as to what he has observed and
Romantic ArtStops at SDMA
On February 15th , Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer directed an outstanding troupe of actors in merging live performance and art.
Upcoming Bard Birthday Party & Member Appreciation Event
May 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Join us in celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday (a bit belatedly) and in appreciating the members of the Society
The 20th Annual Student Shakespeare Festival!
All schools in San Diego County (public, private, parochial) and other K-12 school-aged organizations may submit videos of their students performing
Another Spine-Tingling Spooky Shakespeare
On October 26, 2024, Co-Directors Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer and a highly talented cast of actors ensured that our collaboration with the
Congratulations to John Tessmer!
2024 Star Award Honoree:
Board, Officer, and Committee Advisor Applications
Be part of the SDSS Leadership Team for 2025! Applications are being accepted through December 21st, 2024. We will elect Officers and Directors in