California Shakespeare Theater:
What an amazing opening weekend for #HouseOfJoy. We're so proud of our amazing cast and crew! And we really want to know what photographer Jay Yamada said to make them all laugh. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ [One group photo of the entire cast, crew, and artistic director on th
California Shakespeare Theater:
Happy Opening to the outstanding cast and crew of #HouseOfJoy! ⠀ ⠀ (L-R) NANDITA SHENOY (GULAL), LIPICA SHAH (NOORAH), AND ROTIMI AGBABIAKA (SALIMA)⠀ ⠀ House of Joy⠀ by Madhuri Shekar⠀ directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian⠀ scenic design by Lawrence Moten⠀ co
California Shakespeare Theater:
Breaking all perceptions of what it means to be a bodyguard. #HouseOfJoy. Last preview tonight!⠀ Emma Van Lare and Sango Tajima as Hamida and Roshni. House of Joy⠀ by Madhuri Shekar⠀ directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian⠀ scenic design by Lawrence Moten⠀ cost
California Shakespeare Theater:
Congratulations to our very own artistic director, Eric Ting, who joins A-listers Zendaya (an alum of our Summer Conservatory!), Ali Wong, Abby Wambach, Viet Than Nyugen, Adrienne Maree Brown, LIZZO, and so many other deserving folks doing amazing work bo
California Shakespeare Theater:
This is the week! First preview on Wednesday for #HouseOfJoy. World Premiere! So excited!
California Shakespeare Theater:
HOSHNI (Hamida And Roshni), our dynamic duo! Played by @lifeas_emmashika and @sangotajima
California Shakespeare Theater:
Have no fear, the Imperial Bodyguard Regiment is here 💪 #HouseofJoy
California Shakespeare Theater:
What a gorgeous cast! Just wait until those rehearsal skirts are the real thing! There is so much bright and shimmery fabric around the costume shop right now, it’s glorious! Watch tomorrow for a #Takeover from assistant director Kimiya Shokri to get a sn
California Shakespeare Theater:
Two weeks until our first preview of #HouseofJoy!
California Shakespeare Theater:
Sneak peek into the costumes for #HouseofJoy. Our costume department is already hard at work but check out these drawings by designer Oana Botez. Photo by @janarabaisalova [photo of 7 sketches of the costumes for House of Joy hanging on a white wall]
California Shakespeare Theater:
We may not have a show this week but @calshakesconservatory is prepping for their final performance on Friday August 2 at @stmarysca. Performers age 10-17 will be performing 45-minute versions of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, King Lear, and As You L
California Shakespeare Theater:
Extension weekend starts tonight! Only three more chances to see the critically acclaimed Good Person of Szechwan! Tickets available in bio. ⠀ ⠀ The Good Person of Szechwan⠀ By Bertolt Brecht⠀ Translated by Wendy Arons⠀ Adapted by Tony Kushner ⠀ Directed
California Shakespeare Theater:
Saturday @sonnyandthesunsets will be #AtTheBruns for @rocksinyourhead Fest!
California Shakespeare Theater:
The newest addition to the #Calshakes office - Equity Diversity and Inclusion Resource Corner! [photo of a office corner that is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. It shows a bulletin board, hanging wall file, and bookshelf with resources. A s
California Shakespeare Theater:
In the Good Person of Szechwan, three gods give Shen Te money for being a good person. She uses it to open up a shop and acquaintances immediately try to take advantage of her luck and generosity. If only she had a Mcroskey Mattress to appease them. ⠀ ⠀ T
California Shakespeare Theater:
Less than a week until @rocksinyourhead fest produced by from @folkyeahevents and #EchoesAtTheBruns. It's a day long concert featuring @corndoglog of @shanandtheclams. Tickets are available in the link in bio.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ [Photo of Shannon Shaw. It's a headshot
California Shakespeare Theater:
Two show Saturday! Let's celebrate. #GoodPerson #AtTheBruns⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Directed by Eric Ting⠀ Set by Michael Locher⠀ Costumes by Ulises Alcala⠀ Lights by Jiyoun Chang ⠀ Sound by Brendan Aanes ⠀ Music by Min Kahng⠀ Photo by Jay Yamada⠀ ⠀ [Photo shows two actors
California Shakespeare Theater:
In The Good Person of Szechwan, Shen Te is constantly helping her neighbors while trying to run a business of her own. If only she had a McRoskey Mattress to recharge each night. 😎⠀ ⠀ ⠀ This post is part of partnership between #CalShakes and @m
California Shakespeare Theater:
We're thrilled to launch our podcast—Asides: The Cal Shakes Podcast—spearheaded by our amazing Creative Content Manager, Alicia Coombes. Hear our dramaturg, Philippa Kelly unpack each production and find interviews from cast, crew, and more. Today, the ta
California Shakespeare Theater:
We’re excited to announce, Sarah Williams will join #CalShakes as Managing Director in September! A @yaleschoolofdrama MFA grad, Sarah spent the last 4 years at @berkeleyrep as Associate Managing Director where she was the tour manager for @ainttooproudm
California Shakespeare Theater:
Even our box office team made it to the Bruns to see #GoodPerson. Keep an eye out for their Instagram takeover. [1 photo of a group of smiling people—the box office staff—sitting in the Bruns with a blanket over them.]
California Shakespeare Theater:
#GoodPerson officially extended through July 28!
California Shakespeare Theater:
#GoodPerson officially extended through July 27! [photo from The Good Person of Szechwan showing three women dancing in front of a glowing curtain. There is an image of a man jumping out of his seat and clapping from the SF chronicle and a yellow circle t
California Shakespeare Theater:
Tonight #AtTheBruns we are presenting a Civic Dialogue with our community partner @causa_justa —Is Capitalism Killing Us?—inspired by the themes of The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Wendy Arons, and adapted by Tony Kushner. Toni
California Shakespeare Theater:
Summer Conservatory, @calshakesconservatory, started today on the @stmarysca campus! These studious actors, part of the Queen's Own group, are learning about the show they will work on all month—Shakespeare's As You Like It. [A photo of a dozen teenage st
California Shakespeare Theater:
The reviews are in! Come join us next week #AtTheBruns.
California Shakespeare Theater:
We're only two previews in but audiences are calling The Good Person of Szechwan "timely" and "funny, sweet and very entertaining." The last preview is tonight and we officially open tomorrow. Join us!⠀ ⠀ The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht, ada
California Shakespeare Theater:
Tomorrow, tomorrow! Previews for #GoodPerson begin tomorrow!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ [Photo of show poster for The Good Person of Szechwan which is a red and orange image with a giant moon on the right side. The title of the play comes down the middle in white along the
California Shakespeare Theater:
We love our partners at @mcroskeymattress! Check out the amazing window display at their San Francisco location! [Photo of McRoskey Mattress store with a Cal Shakes window display featuring posters for the plays The Good Person of Szechwan and House of Jo
