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May 18, 2026

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

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April 23, 2026

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

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April 23, 2026

Watch Now: The Winners of the 21st Student Shakespeare Festival

Three schools participated in this year's competition: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/student-shakespeare-festival/

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March 19, 2026

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

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November 13, 2025

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

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November 9, 2025

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

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October 31, 2025

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

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October 24, 2025

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

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October 6, 2025

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:

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October 5, 2025

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

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September 20, 2025

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

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May 1, 2025

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.

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February 17, 2025

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.

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December 30, 2024

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

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October 24, 2024

Congratulations to John Tessmer!

2024 Star Award Honoree:

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