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| Last updated on November 18, 2008 |
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit organization that began in 1983, with Free Shakespeare in the Park's debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. Today we are a regional theater company and major arts-education provider that includes our sister organizations, the Oakland-East Bay Shakespeare Festival and the Silicon Valley Shakespeare Festival.
Description:
An Overview of Shakespeare Festival Programs:
Free Shakespeare in the Park -
Produced every year in San Francisco, Pleasanton, San Mateo and Cupertino from June to September, Free Shakespeare in the Park provides an opportunity for over 30,000 people to see high quality, professional theater free of charge.
Shakespeare On Tour -
Shakespeare on Tour brings a live hour-long Shakespeare performance to students statewide. In response to the decline of in-school arts programs, we created an affordable high-quality school touring program in 1988. We now present approximately 200 performances yearly to over 100,000 children.
The Bay Area Shakespeare Camps -
Our camps provide an opportunity for young students ages 4 to 18 to study Shakespeare in a fun, supportive atmosphere and teach them the necessary skills to perform his work. We also offer an Advanced Acting Workshop for those with prior experience in performance. Currently, over 35 camp sessions are scheduled to be held in multiple Bay Area communities.
Midnight Shakespeare -
Midnight Shakespeare offers at-risk youth the opportunity to learn communication skills, performance skills, discipline, and team work through Shakespeare. Responding to the problems of violence and gang-related issues, this ten-week program partners the Shakespeare Festival with social service organizations like the East Bay Conservation Corps, San Jose Department of Parks and Recreation, the East Palo Alto Boys and Girls Club, and the San Francisco Park and Recreation Department to reach underserved communities throughout the Bay Area.
History:
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit organization that began in 1983, with Free Shakespeare in the Park's debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.
Contact person: Toby Leavitt, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 558-0888
Office fax number: (415) 865-4433
Address:
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1560 Davidson Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.sfshakes.org
Directions:
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Our administrative offices are located at 1560 Davidson Avenue in San Francisco. However, our events are held at locations throughout the Bay Area. Directions to specific events are listed on our website at: http://www.sfshakes.org
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: T-Third @ Evans,
Walk distance (in minutes): 10
Nearest Bus Stop: 19 - Navy Yard, Evans @ Selby, 10 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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No
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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