Shakespeare Performances + Tips
/ Ronnie SharpeTo see, or not to see, that is the question: Whether 'tis comedy or tragedy; your budding Bard will be delighted to experience these Shakespeare performances. Break out the picnic blanket or hit the theater for all these great opportunities to catch quality, engaging and accessible Shakespeare performances for the entire family to enjoy.
Join Rosalind, Orlando, Celia and Touchstone as they escape to the forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s antic comedy focusing on love, loss and redemption.
The Taming of the Shrew: Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
Director and adaptor Domenique Lozano explores who owns the truth in this comedy with a bite.
Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s quintessential comedy, complete with mistaken identities, identical twins, love triangles, and those who are lost, finding themselves in love.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream pushes theatricality to the limits, inviting the audience to abandon themselves with their eyes wide open to the “dreams” of this magical story.
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Twins are common characters in Shakespeare’s plays, and The Comedy of Errors does twins one better—its protagonists, Antipholus and Dromio, set out in search of their family only to discover they each have a twin!
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families.
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Join us this summer as we tell the story of misplaced jealousy and happy endings. Entering our 15th year, we will be mounting The Winter's Tale. The show will be rehearsed Ren-Style.
Director and adaptor Domenique Lozano explores who owns the truth in this comedy with a bite.
Created by Lesley Currier and men from Solano State Prison in 2022, this production highlights the history of Julius Caesar, while depicting a parallel story with contemporary relevance.
Today, California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) announced As You Like It as the finale of their 50th Anniversary season in 2024, under the direction of long time Cal Shakes collaborator Elizabeth Carter. Opening Night is September 14, 2024. As You Like It will run from September 12, 2024 to September 29, 2024. Tickets for the full 2024 At the Bruns summer season series will go on sale in early 2024.
Tips When Taking Kids To See Shakespeare
1. Age recommendations depends on your child. I started taking my daughter when she was 4. She's now 18 and looks forward to seeing these performances every year. She did not always follow the language but was able to follow the plot. Consider how long they can sit and stay engaged. Some performances have age restrictions. Most encourage parents to use their best judgement as to their child’s readiness for the experience.
2. Discuss the story in advance. Even though kids won't understand all the language, they can still follow the action. Preparing them will help them understand who the main characters are and the story line.
3. Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Bring a picnic or purchase it at the performance. However crunchy foods like chips and crackers can be very distracting to your neighbors. Try to refrain from eating this during the performance.
4. Mother Nature is watching. If you are attending an outdoor performance, keep your food covered whenever possible, be sure to dispose of your trash and recyclables.
5. Dress appropriately. Don't forget water and sunscreen if the performance is outdoors.
6. Be courteous. We are so lucky to experience these plays along with our neighbors. Infants and toddlers are always welcome but at least one parent or guardian should be prepared to take a break with them outside the theatre space if needed.
Helena is in love with Bertram who is well beyond her social standing. Though he does not love her in return, she is determined to win his affection.