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.
The 2024 tour of our one-hour version of As You Like It has now concluded. The show performed at schools and public venues across California. Curriculum materials for educators were included. Optional playshops were also available for students.
Booking requests are now being accepted for our Feb-May 2025 tour of Romeo and Juliet.
Experience welcome but not required for our Bay Area Shakespeare Camp programs for ages 7-13. Sign Up Now for the 2024 session at Santa Clara University! (The San Francisco sessions for ages 7-13 are filled to capacity.)
The Advanced Shakespeare Workshop (in San Francisco, ages 12-18, audition required) is currently accepting applications.
Our annual gala fundraiser returns April 20, 2024 with All The World’s A Stage at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Celebrating our 42 years of Shakespeare, there will be dining, a live performance of As You Like It, and everyone can participate in the auction to make donations and bid on wine, travel, experiences, and more.
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) may be found on The Tempest page. Check out our photo gallery for images from summer 2023!
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 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.
Check out Rotimi Agbabiaka (Director of this summer’s Free Shakes production of ‘The Tempest’) as The Emcee in Center REP's production of ‘Cabaret’!
May 26 - June 23 at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek
www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15639/3146
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The Wardrobe Supervisor works closely with the Costume Designer and Director team to make the vision of the Costume Designer into reality. The Wardrobe Supervisor is directly responsible to the Production Manager.
The Prop Designer works closely with the director team to make the director’s vision come to life. The Prop Designer is encouraged to pull most of the props from SF Shakes’ large prop inventory.
Dates and details at sfshakes.org/join/seasonal-staff/
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Dive into the world of Shakespeare and acting with us! Join the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival as we team up with the Woodside Library to bring you a hands-on workshop designed to spark creativity and unleash your inner performer!
Through dynamic exercises and playful exploration you'll discover the power of your own body's expression and deepen your understanding of movement, Shakespeare's language, and the art of communication.
Best of all, there's no cost to participate – simply secure your spot by registering today! (Space is limited.)
This Saturday, May 18, 2-3pm
smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/66219bf013b83aeedf095856
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