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San Francisco
Shakespeare
Festival

Celebrating 41 years of Access, Engagement, and Education

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access

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s mission is to make the words and themes of Shakespeare accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, financial status or level of education. By lowering practical and perceptual barriers, we encourage broad participation in the arts and make these activities a part of community life.

engagement

The Festival serves as a catalyst for audience development by reaching thousands of people who otherwise do not attend live theater or may have never experienced it at all. Our programming represents the plays in their finest light, demonstrates their relevance to today’s society, and inspires our students and audiences to seek out additional theatrical experiences.

education

We are dedicated to arts education, using our programs to foster a life-long appreciation of learning and the arts. We offer day camps and classes for children age 7 to 17, as well as in-school residencies and playshops.

what's shakin'

shakespeare on tour
February - May 2024

2024’s Shakespeare on Tour brings a one-hour version of As You Like It to schools and public venues across California.  Included are curriculum materials for educators. Optional playshops also available for students. Date offers will begin soon.

free shakespeare in the park
july - september 2024

Our 42nd season of Free Shakes returns to the parks in 2024 with our production of The Tempest, directed by Rotimi Agbabiaka.  Dates, times, and locations for live performances (July-September 2024) wiil be announced soon. Meanwhile, check out our photo gallery for images from summer 2023!

shakespeare camps
july - august

Experience welcome but not required for our summer day camp programs for ages 7-18.  Get first notice for 2024 session in San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Berkeley.  

shakespeare's heartbeat
Engaging Students on the autism spectrum

Shakespeare’s Heartbeat uses the Hunter Heartbeat Method developed by Kelly Hunter of Flute Theatre, utilizing the iambic pentameter (heartbeat rhythm) of Shakespeare’s words and the physicality of his characters to engage with students on the autism spectrum. Geared towards grades 4-12. 

saturday classes for teens
Oct 21 - Dec 9

Saturday Upstart Crows classes are physically and mentally engaging weekend sessions where students age 11-18 deepen their skills and knowledge through a comprehensive rehearsal process that explores language, history, voice, movement, text analysis, and play.

gala and auction
may 20

Our annual gala fundraiser returns in-person with An Enchanted Evening at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club on May 20. Celebrating our 41 years of Shakespeare, there will be live entertainment, a fabulous multi-course Italian dinner, and everyone can participate in the auction to make donations and bid on wine, travel, experiences, and more.

Next artistic director
carla pantoja

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is proud to announce Carla Pantoja as its next Artistic Director. Pantoja will provide artistic vision, strategic direction, and passion to build on SF Shakes’ 40-year commitment to changing lives through accessible Shakespeare-based performances, education, and engagement.

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Your gift keeps Shakespeare accessible to all.
Donate today to make a difference.

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Its Giving Tuesday! Please donate today to SF Shakes https://sfshakes.org/donate/
Help us keep doing what we do best: overcoming obstacles to make great Shakespeare accessible to everyone!

It's Giving Tuesday! Please donate today to SF Shakes sfshakes.org/donate/
Help us keep doing what we do best: overcoming obstacles to make great Shakespeare accessible to everyone!
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Tomorrow’s the day – Giving Tuesday! Please support SF Shakes https://sfshakes.org/donate/

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As we approach Giving Tuesday this Tuesday, please consider supporting The Healing Well, with whom we partner to offer storytelling workshops for  our neighbors experiencing homelessness  https://ow.ly/ENqR50Q9HpIImage attachment

As we approach Giving Tuesday this Tuesday, please consider supporting The Healing Well, with whom we partner to offer storytelling workshops for our neighbors experiencing homelessness ow.ly/ENqR50Q9HpI ... See MoreSee Less

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