"Of these events at full. let us go in;"

Merchant of Venice: V, i

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April 11, 2010

2:00 pm (Fund raising event)

Bard's Birthday Celebration

In the beautiful surroundings of the Munk's backyard overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you will be entertained by several members of the local theater community. This event is in celebration of the Society's 10th Anniversary and proceeds benefit the Student Shakespeare Festival.

April 24, 2010

Noon - 4 pm

Student Shakespeare Festival

Balboa Park Prado

(PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION)

The Student Shakespeare Festival is held on various open-air stages in beautiful Balboa Park, in the Casa Del Prado area. Hundreds of students from K-12 representing San Diego City and County schools, perform 10-minute scenes, sonnets, music,and/or dance from Shakespeare's plays. Truly a sight to behold and enjoyed by thousands of spectators and proud family members!

June 14, 2010

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Celebrity Sonnets

303 Main Street
Vista CA 92084

(PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION)

Once again, the Society will bring the Celebrity Sonnets to North County with a collaborative event cosponsored with Moonlight's Cultural Foundation, WordsWork Series. Check back for guest artists.

September 25, 2010

10 am - 8 pm

10 Plays in 10 Hours!

Horton Plaza Shopping Mall 1st Floor

(PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION)

Various artists will perform 10 of Shakespeare's plays in only 10 hours! Come for one hour, stay for all ten. Will they make it? More information to come.

10/10/10

Speak like Shakepeare and Shakespeare Comedy

Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Society, we are going to bring you Speak like Shakespeare and an fun Comedy night. Check back for more information.

October 18, 2010

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Celebrity Sonnets

Old Globe Theater

Balboa Park
San Diego, CA

(PUBLIC EVENT - Fundraiser)

Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Society, the celebrity sonnets promises to be packed with great guest artists. Check back later for their names.

November 15, 2010

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Young Performers and Shakespeare. A Night of Music and Dance.

10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

(PUBLIC EVENT - Fundraiser)

Youth from various schools and performing arts companies will offer singing and dancing.

First Tuesday of each month!

6:45 - 8:30pm

'Shakespeare Open Reading at Seaport Village'

Seaport Village, 835 West Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego, CA 92101

(PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION)

March 2nd, King Lear (second half) - Rupert Essinger directing

April 6th, The Taming of the Shrew - Brittany Bailey directing

May 4th, The Winter’s Tale - Patricia and Raymond Lynch directing

June 1st, Romeo and Juliet - Charlie Riendeau directing

July 6th, King Lear (last third) - Rupert Essinger directing

August 3rd, Shakespeare as Director: A Selection of First Folio Scenes - Tiffany Tang directing

September 7th (play not chosen yet)
October 5th (play not chosen yet)

This reading series is organized by Rupert Essinger. Rupert is from Leicester, England (the mythical burial place of King Lear) and loves to help make Shakespeare accessible. Parts are assigned at the beginning of each scene so everyone who wants to can read. If you'd like to reserve a particular part in a scene ahead of time, or if you are interested in directing a reading, contact Rupert (click here)). See you there!.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

"Shakespeare's Wit & Wisdom -- still keys for success (or less) four centuries later."

Speaker: Tom Leech

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

12:45 - 2 pm

Speaking of Shakespeare
Bi-monthly Lecture Series

Mission Valley Library, Community Room
2123 Fenton Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92108

(PUBLIC EVENT - FREE ADMISSION)

Check back for next guest speaker

A Shakespeare Sampler - January 23, 2010
This lecture is featuring the Annual Student Shakespeare Festival; Celebrity Sonnets; and Shakespeare Musicale. Come meet and greet the Board of Directors and be entertained.

December 5, 2010

Time TBD

Festive Feast

Town and Country Hotel

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As You Like It - Movie premier

The first official screening of the new movie version of Shakespeare's classic comedy, shot in and around San Diego and Coronado: Director Peter Shaner.

Shakespeare's Comedy Night

Skits and sketches by the great comic writers inspired by Shakespeare's plays (Beyond the Fringe, Monty Python, Fry and Laurie etc.)

Staged Readings

Various throughout the year at various venues, check back often!

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