By Philippa Kelly, Resident Dramaturg Today we celebrate Shakespeare’s 460th birthday – as well as his 408th death day, since both his birth and death are registered on April 23rd. In 1564, William was the third-born child but the first to live, born to local heiress Mary Arden and John Shakespeare, leather merchant turned prominent […]
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Cal Shakes Workforce Development Posting (Downloadable PDF) Scenic Intensive Training Course June 17 – June 28, 2024 Approximately 40-60 hours of hands on training Participants are paid $16/hour Participants may apply and will receive first consideration for our Shop Assistant position(s), which provide professional work experience and training for 3 to 12 months. Located in
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By Philippa Kelly, Cal Shakes Resident Dramaturg These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to us. Though the wisdom of nature can reason it thus and thus, yet nature finds itself scourged by the sequent effects. -Gloucester in King Lear Very early in King Lear, the Earl of Gloucester shares his
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First East Bay Terrapin Crossroads event to feature: Grahame Lesh, Dan “Lebo” Leibowitz, Stu Allen, Steve Adams, Alex Koford, Jason Crosby, and many more Special Guests! The Terrapin Roadshow, at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda on June 1 st and 2 nd , will feature guitar trio Grahame Lesh, Dan “Lebo” Leibowitz, and Stu Allen,
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(Update) In our excitement to celebrate Cal Shakes alum and Oscar nominee Annette Bening, we misspoke regarding one of her Cal Shakes credits – the role of Julia in our 1992 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona was played by Bay Area luminary and longtime Cal Shakes performer Stacy Ross. Annette Bening performed the
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“I think as artists, as actors, we are always watching. We’re watching heroes. We’re watching ordinary people do extraordinary things every single day. We’re watching horrible people do terrible things and be committed to it…. For me, I didn’t build outside of myself, modeling on somebody who did some vicious things or abusers. I have
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Join us for an exciting and immersive theater experience! This camp is a must-attend for theater enthusiasts and aspiring actors alike. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and hone your acting skills. Cal Shakes has been running summer camp programs since the 1980s, and officially launched the Summer Shakespeare Conservatories in 2002.
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Special thanks to Cal Shakes alum, Zendaya, for her $100,000 donation to the North Star Fund! Her support moves us forward in a big way toward upgrading sound and lighting systems, enhancing the café, and of course funding our 50th Anniversary production of As You Like It, directed by Elizabeth Carter. Thank you Zendaya and the
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We’re thrilled to announce the addition of five new board members to our volunteer board. Excited about the vision for Cal Shakes’ future. Vivian Keys, Bradley Glover, Rahul Gupta, Mark Logan, and Sam Suttle have joined the board to lend their time and talents to the Cal Shakes leadership team. These new members, and the board as a whole, is helping Cal Shakes expand and diversify our reach
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: John Olchak | Director of Marketing and Communications | jolchak@calshakes.org FOR THE FINALE OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN 2024 CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER ANNOUNCES AS YOU LIKE IT Directed by Elizabeth Carter Opening Night September 14, 2024 runs September 12 to 29, 2024 at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater Tickets for
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