The 2025 Season
This is our twelfth season as an independent producing non-profit, and the forty-fourth year of Shakespeare in Santa Cruz. Join us for this season's theme: "No One Is Alone" featuring:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
One of Shakespeare’s most famous and beloved works, Midsummer is a perfect evening of theatre, filled with magic, love, wild laughter and…an ass. In the mystical forest of Arden, the world is pulled apart and woven back together... read more...
Into the Woods
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
This innovative musical intertwines classic fairy tales through the story of a baker and his wife on a quest to break a witch’s curse... read more...
Pericles
by William Shakespeare and George Wilkins
In this epic journey Prince Pericles of Tyre flees a deadly riddle, enduring shipwrecks, and loss... read more...
"Master Harold"... and the Boys
by Athol Fugard
Set in apartheid-era South Africa, this powerful one-act drama centers on the relationship between Hally, a white teenager, and Sam and Willie, two Black men who work in his mother’s tea shop... read more...
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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, wine & beer, and see the wonderful views from our picnic bluff dining area while you enjoy a relaxed pre-show dinner. You may also purchase food and drink from our concessions partners.
New Food Options at the Grove!
LINE 38 is Santa Cruz Shakespeare's new food and drink experience at the Grove. 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 is offering an elevated menu using fresh local ingredients for you and your guests. Join us at the bar for a snack and a drink or enjoy yourself in the beer garden for our full menu and opening night specials.
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SCS Members enjoy early access to tickets, exclusive discounts, and other great perks!
