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/
Shakespeare Fellowship at SDSU
The Society is proud to announce its collaboration with San Diego State University’s American Revolution and Constitutional History Project. We have
Manuscript now attributed to Shakespeare’s sister
A manuscript long believed to confirm William Shakespeare’s father’s secret Catholicism has been dramatically reassigned to his sister Joan
Call for Open Reading Directors
2026 Open Readings Submissions due by Friday, November 21st! Our mission at San Diego Shakespeare Society (SDSS) is to demonstrate the
Be part of the SDSS Leadership Team for 2026!
Applications are being accepted through December 20th, 2025. We will elect Officers and Directors in January. Are you interested in shaping the
2025 Star Awards
It was an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Star Awards! And the celebration was made truly special by honoring the extraordinary volunteers who bring
Richard III guilty on all counts!
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
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.
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.
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
Congratulations to John Tessmer!
2024 Star Award Honoree:














