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.

Announcing our 28th Season!

Introducing our 28th Season of Admission-Free Shakespeare.

This summer, SBTS will transport audiences from the lush Forest of Arden to the intrigue of Ancient Rome with two of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

As You Like It

Directed by Suzanne Dean
 
Banished from home, Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden with friends, discovering freedom, love and her truest self in Shakespeare’s uplifting comedy of transformation and new beginnings.

Julius Caesar

Directed by Stephanie Coltrin
 
Loyalties are tested in Shakespeare’s exploration of the definition of honor, the agony of decision and the cost of crossing to the point of no return. 

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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