Shakespeare by the Sea is a nonprofit organization that was launched in 1998 [1] by Producing Artistic Director Lisa Coffi. Shakespeare by the Sea offers a free repertory season that runs for ten weeks throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. All performances are admission free. Each summer, the company tours about 20 cities for as many as 40 performances.

Over the years, Shakespeare by the Sea has developed into a mid-sized arts organization with two core programs: the free summer repertory presented in San Pedro and then throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles and Orange County; and the Little Fish Theatre, a 60-seat black box theatre producing new, classic and contemporary works year-round in the downtown San Pedro Arts District.

Shakespeare by the Sea is supported by a combination of individual donations, government and arts program grants and corporate sponsorship.

Founding members of Shakespeare by the Sea are Lisa Coffi, Stephanie Courtney and Keith Gotowicki. The organization is currently run by Stephanie Coltrin and Suzanne Dean, Co-Artistic Directors.

Shakespeare by the Sea, Los Angeles is listed as a Major Festival in the book Shakespeare Festivals Around the World by Marcus D. Gregio (Editor), 2004.

Past performances

References

  1. ↑ "Shakespeare by the Sea".
  2. ↑ "Shakespeare by the Sea Announces Cast for HENRY V".
  3. ↑ "20th season of 'Shakespeare by the Sea' opens in South Bay beach cities". 9 July 2017.
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