Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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ShakesEDU Education Program
ShakesEDU provides students aged 6-18, educators, and adults with a wide variety of opportunities to learn about theatre, playwriting, acting and improv. The program represents SCS’s commitment to community-building and investing in future fans of local theater productions. Enroll now in fall classes or book our traveling troupe!
Enjoy Member Perks
SCS is a major community success that continues to grow, and your membership is key. It enables us to create the theatre experience you want and provides the artists the resources they need to produce quality productions to reach and inspire new audiences. As a valued member of the SCS family, you’re offered a variety of benefits.
An Experience Like No Other
Santa Cruz Shakespeare performs at The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park. Come early and enjoy the full outdoor theatre experience! Bring your own picnic basket and libations, or indulge in our food and beverage offerings from the new Line 38, and check out the wonderful views from our picnic bluff dining area while you enjoy a relaxed pre-show dinner.
New Food Options at the Grove!
Line 38 is Santa Cruz Shakespeare's new food and drink experience at the Grove, offering an elevated menu using fresh local ingredients for you and your guests. Come enjoy a variety of tasty bites and classic favorites. Sip on your favorite glass of local wine or a refreshing specialty cocktail.
Line 38 opens 2 hours before evening performances and 1 hour before matinees. Online ordering is not currently available, but everything is made to order quickly, so just come to our kitchen window in the beer garden!
See the current menu here:
Join the Excitement at Santa Cruz Shakespeare!
SCS Members enjoy early access to tickets, exclusive discounts, and other great perks!
