Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Shakespeare By The Sea
Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
Welcome
Welcome to Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS), a nonprofit theatre company founded in 1998 with the mission of making Shakespeare accessible to all. What began as a small season of nine free performances in a South Bay park has grown into a beloved summer tradition, now offering a 7-week repertory season that tours venues throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties. Our Free Summer Festival brings together a diverse audience—of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels—and remains the only annual, admission-free theatrical event serving the entire South Bay, LA, and parts of Orange and Ventura Counties. As the only West Coast Shakespeare company to tour so extensively, SBTS is proud to share the magic of live theatre with communities across the region.
Our 28th season has concluded
Stay tuned for our 2026 Season Announcement
A joyful 28th season was made possible by the shared experience of the Shakespeare by the Sea artists and audience members like you.
From the laughter, music, and romance of As You Like It, to the drama and pathos of Julius Caesar, our summer by the sea celebrated the glory of community. The costumes, sets and fantastic actors infused the plays with fantasy, adventure and relevance. Who can soon forget those golden shields and bouncy sheep or the power of love discovered and friendships betrayed?
SBTS 28th Season By the Numbers
The 28th season numbers are in! What a beautiful season it was!
- 27 Admission-FREE Performances
- 19 City/Community Venues
- 3 Counties served
- 2 Shakespeare Plays
- 17 Actors
- 11 Technical and Creative Artists
- 1 Paid College Intern
- 83 Volunteers
- 2 Sets / 32 Costumes created
- 53 Raffle Prizes Awarded
- 6100 Raffle Tickets Purchased
and over 10,000 Audience Members attended!!
We still have a funding gap of $48,248 to raise before the end of 2025 to pay for the season we already produced. Please consider donating to our Big Fish general fund or the Actor Fund to help us make our budget for this year.
HELP KEEP SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA ADMISSION-FREE
Every summer, thousands of people gather to experience live professional theatre, without the barrier of tickets or admission costs. It’s only possible through corporate, individual and government support.
Whether you’re an individual who loves great storytelling and community gathering, or a business owner who values visibility and community impact, it’s only through your support that we can continue bringing free Shakespeare to audiences of all ages. Donate today and be a hero in our story.
Thank You to the Following Sponsors
Festival Sponsors
Performance Sponsors
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