
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.
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.
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.
Returning after a pandemic hiatus, 2023’s Shakespeare on Tour brings a one-hour version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to schools and public venues across California. Limited dates remain available for booking, with curriculum materials and playshops also available for students.
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. Now enrolling spring sessions in San Francisco.
Searching for Designers, Stage Managers, Technicians and Crew for our 2023 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline!
For All Information, including pay per position: sfshakes.org/join/seasonal-staff/
Free Shakes employs around 40 full and part-time seasonal actors, directors, designers, managers, technicians, and interns. We want you to join us!
The current positions are posted on our website. Pre-production begins in May, rehearsals begin in June, and performances run from July through September.
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SF Shaker Gabriella Howell is Stage Managing Drag for Democracy, a drag show fundraiser and award ceremony to celebrate people working at the forefront of LGBTQ+ equity.
Currently running a special early bird rate until April 5!
www.dragfordemocracy.org/
This event is co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of California & the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. LWV is a non-partisan organization that works to close the participation gap in our elections and create an electorate that more accurately reflects the diverse population of California.
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SF Shaker Evan Held is performing in Pride & Prejudice -The Musical with Ross Valley Players.
Check it out.THE REVIEWS ARE IN! "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical is absolutely delightful... a must-see”
“Off-the-chart genius applies to Phoebe Moyer's direction and the show's large cast.” "Rita Abrams brings 'P&P' into the present with solidly engaging music and incredibly clever lyrics.” - Barry Willis (Marin IJ)
"The entire cast moves as a well-oiled machine...they sing, they dance, and many standouts shine with comedic talent." - Cari Lynn Pace (Aisle Seat Reviews)
“Fantastic!" "The large cast's fine acting and singing satisfies the audience for the entire show." - Flora Lynn Isaacson (For All Events)
📸 Robin Jackson
www.tickettailor.com/events/rossvalleyplayers/843125
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