Shakespeare by the Sea Performances
This annual series of performances of Shakespeare is set in an outdoor theater overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Feel free to bring a picnic, a blanket, chairs, and dress warmly to enjoy an evening of lively theater under the night sky. The shows to be performed will be announced closer to the opening date. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.When: June 11 - Aug 9, 2009 Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8:00 p.m. show
Where: Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro and other locations throughout LA County
Cost: FREE
Info: www.shakespearebythesea.org
Free Shakespeare in Barnsdall Art Park
The internationally recognized Independent Shakespeare Co. brings several of Shakespeare's works to Barnsdall Art Park for a summer season of free outdoor performances. Bring a picnic, a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy a perfect evening at the theater.When: June 25 - Aug 30, 2009, Thurs - Sun 7:30 p.m.
Where: Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Cost: FREE, Reservations recommended
Info: 818-716-9306, www.independentshakespeare.com
Shakespeare Festival/LA
Shakespeare Festival/LA is a longstanding tradition of free summer Shakespeare performances in Downtown Los Angeles.When: July 11-19 (dark Monday) & July 23-26, 2009 8 pm
Where: July 11-19 at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; July 23-26 at South Coast Botanic Gardens, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes, CA 90274
Cost: General Admission FREE, reserved seats $30, with VIP reception $75-$100, donations of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Southern California are encouraged
Info & Reservations: (323) 960-5691, www.shakespearefestivalla.org
West Hollywood Summer Performing Arts Series
The Classic Theatre Lab's free Shakespeare performances at Plummer Park. Reservations are recommended.When: July 18 - August 23, 2009 Sat-Sun 5 pm
Where: Plummer Park, Fiesta Hall Courtyard, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Cost: FREE
Info & Reservations: (323) 960-5691, www.classicaltheatrelab.org
Culver City Summer in the Park
Actor's Gang family friendly Shakespeare Saturday and Sunday mornings in Culver City's Media Park.When: July 25 - Aug 30, 2009, Sat-Sun 11 am
Where: Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (corner of Culver next to the Ivy Substation)
Cost: FREE
Info: 310-838-GANG (310-838-4264), www.theactorsgang.com
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Summer Repertory Season
Annual summer season of Shakespeare and the Classics set in a rustic, outdoor amphitheatre located in a natural canyon ravine. Picnickers are welcome.When: June - September, various times
Where: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga
Cost: Adults $20-28, Students, Seniors, Equity $15-20, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free
Info: 310-455-3723, www.theatricum.com
This information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with venues for the most current information.
